Flood, landslide damage 14 schools in Parbat

Published On: August 4, 2016 07:47 AM NPT By: Republica

PHALEWAS, Parbat, Aug 4: The flood and landslide have caused damages to as many as 14 schools in Parbat district.

Political interest dominates local body restructuring debate

Published On: August 4, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The constitution has provisions that require determination of the number and borders of village and municipal councils within six months of the promulgation of the statute.

Demand for Nepali tea improves in foreign markets

Published On: August 4, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Aug 4: International demand for tea produced in Ilam district was hit hard when a test in Germany few months ago revealed that it contained a harmful chemical called 'anthraquinone', or simply 'acque'. After a period of drop in its demand, of late demand for Ilam tea has shown significant improvement in recent days, especially in Europe and the USA.

Govt to look into Turk teachers in Nepal

Published On: August 4, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The Ministry of Education (MoE) is all set to investigate the matter of several Turkish teachers working in Nepal.

Food supplied in Gosainkunda

Published On: August 3, 2016 07:33 PM NPT By: Republica

Dhunche, Aug 3: Necessary foods have been supplied targeting the Gosainkunda fair in Rasuwa.

Litterateur and journalist Nirvik dies at 78 today

Published On: August 3, 2016 06:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: Litterateur and journalist Dilli Ram Nirvik, who contributed a lot to society through journalism, died today. He was 78. Having suffered for long from diabetes, Nirvik died at his residence in Bijulibazaar, said litterateur Radhe Shyam Lekali.

Teenager arrested for ‘raping’ minor girl

Published On: August 3, 2016 12:47 PM NPT By: Daman Rai

KHOTANG, July 19: Police have arrested 18-year-old Babin Rai of Khidima VDC-1 on the charge of raping a minor girl in the district on Wednesday.

'Gunla' festival begins

Published On: August 3, 2016 10:46 AM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, Aug 3: A month-long "Gunla" festival, one of the important festivals of the Newar Buddhist community has began from today.

Enrollment drive brings dropouts back to schools

Published On: August 3, 2016 10:22 AM NPT By: Republica

PALPA, Aug 3: The school enrollment campaign launched in Palpa has been successful in bringing dropouts back to schools.

Maternity Hospital to award 'healthy children'

Published On: August 3, 2016 10:18 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: Maternity Hospital, Thapathali has received 130 applications for the 'Healthy Child Competition' it announced last month.