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The National News Agency (RSS), having nationwide network, is the largest and longest serving news agency in Nepal. It was established in 2018 BS under the Rastriya Samachar Samiti Act, 2019 BS, merging two privately owned news agencies with a view to facilitating newspapers and broadcast media.
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Bishwakarma Society's national gathering concludes

Published On: January 12, 2020 04:05 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, Jan 12: The national gathering of Bishwakarma Society concluded in Gaindakot of Nawalpur district, issuing the 17-point Gaindakot declaration.

HoR session adjourned today as well

Published On: January 12, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) re-scheduled for today has been put off by pasting a notice.

Daughter security becoming effective

Published On: January 12, 2020 10:18 AM NPT By: RSS

JUMLA, Jan 12: The daughter security program is proving to become effective and fruitful. The initiative has been launched by the Kanka Sundari rural municipality.

Solar fencing to stop elephants

Published On: January 12, 2020 10:10 AM NPT By: RSS

JHAPA, Jan 12: A 37-kilometer long Solar-induced electric fencing has been completed to stop wild elephants from entering human settlements from the nearby Charkose jungle in south Jhapa. This is expected to benefit the locals in Kachankewal, Haldibari, Bahradashi and Bhadrapur.

Expect a 'game changer' in the economic and social sector: Finance Minister Dr Khatiwada

Published On: January 11, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KAYHMANDU, Jan 11: Finance Minister Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada has said the overall economic indicators of the country were healthy and the economy was moving ahead on the right trajectory.

Free media for strengthened democracy: former President Yadav

Published On: January 11, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, Jan 11: Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav has said democracy would be strengthened in the presence of free media.

Woman vegetable entrepreneur Rai bags cooperative's award

Published On: January 11, 2020 03:05 PM NPT By: RSS

BANIYANI, Jan 11: Tikadevi Rai, a resident of Jhapa, whose livelihood is depended on the vegetable farming, has been awarded the 'Prof Mohammad Yunus Sahara Prize'.

Lumbini municipality establishes sisterly relations with Catheres town of Spain

Published On: January 11, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: RSS

RUPANDEHI, Jan 11: Lumbini municipality of Rupandehi district has set up sisterly relations with Caceres town of Spain, which is also listed in World Heritage.

Amend IT bill: leaders, analyst

Published On: January 10, 2020 07:05 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Leaders of the ruling and opposition political parties have urged the government and parliament to amend the information technology bill.

Minister Pun urges foreign investment in Nepal's energy sector

Published On: January 10, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Barsha Man Pun, who is on a United Arab Emirates visit, today held a meeting with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in the UAE.

Buddhist monks pray for 'moksha' of people and animals killed in Australia's bush fires

Published On: January 10, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Buddhist monks today prayed at Bouddhanath temple for the 'moksha' or emancipation and liberation of people and millions of living beings which met painful death in the huge bush fire in Australia.

Two killed in Tanahu bus plunge

Published On: January 10, 2020 03:16 PM NPT By: RSS

DAMAULI, TANAHUN, Jan 10: Two persons were killed and at least 18 others injured when a passenger bus skidded off the road and fell at Thanimai of Ghiring rural municipality-3 in Tanahu district today.

Gold, silver prices fall

Published On: January 10, 2020 02:37 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The price of gold which was continuous on the rise lately has started falling. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association, today, the price of yellow metal witnessed the Rs 900-fall per tola (11.66 grams).

KMC mayor Shakya assigned NCP metropolitan PP leader

Published On: January 10, 2020 02:07 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The Kathmandu Metropolitan Committee of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has assigned mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Bidya Sundar Shakya the NCP metropolitan parliamentary party leader. The post assignment was in line with the NCP statute.

Man dies due to own gun fire

Published On: January 10, 2020 01:51 PM NPT By: RSS

BALEWA, Jan 10: A man died after he was hit by shrapnel released from a gun he was carrying with him in Baglung. The victim has been identified as Om Bahadur Gharti, 47, Bongadobhan of Tamankhola rural municipality.

'No discrimination between community and private schools'

Published On: January 10, 2020 11:51 AM NPT By: RSS

KANKAI, Jan 10: State-1 governor Somnath Adhikari 'Pyasi' has said the government has not made any discrimination in the education sector in the name of the community and private schools.

Government serious in addressing problems seen in SEZ: Minister Bhatta

Published On: January 9, 2020 08:35 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The government is to take program-based initiatives for resolving all types of problems seen in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

NA passes two bills

Published On: January 9, 2020 08:25 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Today's National Assembly meeting has passed two bills unanimously. The meeting passed 'Policy Research Foundation Bill' and 'Revenue Leakage (Investigation and Control) First Amendment Bill', presented by Finance Minister Dr Yubraj Khatiwada on the behalf of the Prime Minister.

Nepal not to join any military alliance: DPM Pokharel

Published On: January 9, 2020 06:45 PM NPT By: RSS

POKHARA, Jan 9: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Ishwar Pokharel has clarified that Nepal won't participate in any kind of military alliance.

Three killed in separate incidents in Kavre

Published On: January 9, 2020 03:37 PM NPT By: RSS

BANEPA. Jan 9: Three persons died in separate road accidents in Kavrepalanchowk district today. Two persons died on the spot when an excavator fell some 300 meters off the road in course of constructing a road at Panauti municipality-11.