3 satellite towns planned in Kathmandu Valley

Published On: July 26, 2016 07:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: The Kathmandu Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is planning to study feasibility of three satellite towns within the Valley this year.

Floodwaters threaten settlement in Dharan

Published On: July 26, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Rohit Rai

DHARAN, July 26: Six houses in Sundar Basti of Dharan have been washed away by flood while around 150 others are under high risk of being swept away. Water levels in Surdu and Pukuwa rivers, which flooded the six houses in the last two days, have risen significantly due to incessant rain since last three days.

Floodwaters inundate Birgunj

Published On: July 26, 2016 01:50 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, July 26: Various localities of the Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City in Parsa district have been inundated by floodwaters since the last few days. According to locals, damage caused by floods this year has exceeded that of the previous years.

Dadeldhura exported seeds worth Rs 10 million last year

Published On: July 26, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Barun Paneru

DADELDHURA, July 26: Export of seeds for autumn and winter crops from Dahaldehura rose in value to Rs 10 million in the last fiscal year.

Floods paralyze life in eastern parts

Published On: July 26, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, July 26: Although there have been a respite from heavy rainfalls since Saturday, water levels in various rivers in the eastern parts of the country haven't receded yet. To make matters worse, floods in many areas continue to wrought destruction.

Police arrests murder accused absconding since 15 years

Published On: July 26, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police arrested a man who was absconding since the last 15 years after being accused of murder charge.

KATHMANDU, July 26: Uncertainty looms over the timing of the next School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examination as the government has failed to appoint the chairperson at the National Examination Board (NEB), which will oversee the SLC exam from now onward.

Dr KC ends hunger strike

Published On: July 26, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Dr Govinda KC, who had been on a fast-unto-death demanding reforms in the medical education sector for the last 16 days, ended his hunger strike Monday afternoon.

KATHMANDU, July 25: Press Chautari Nepal has provided ailing journalist Jeevan Sejuwal with cash assistance of Rs 81,000.

Hike for Nepal in Hong Kong to promote Nepal's tourism

Published On: July 25, 2016 07:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: A dream of those good-hearted from home and abroad who wished to organize a unique event at the international-level to promote Nepal's tourism in the aftermath of the earthquake has finally come true.