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Birthing center running at risk waits desperately for upgrading

Published On: January 30, 2024 11:30 AM NPT By: RSS

SIRAHA, Jan 30: To the sheer negligence and irresponsibility of local governments and other stakeholders toward newborn and mothers' health, a birthing center at Golbazar Municipality-6 of Siraha district is running in a sorry state - a dilapidated structure with a leaky roof where a muddy surface in the rainy season and dusty in winter is commonplace.

Amendments needed in dozen of laws before organizing Investment Summit

Published On: January 30, 2024 11:00 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: A task force formed by the government to recommend legal reforms to create an environment conducive for investment has recommended amendments to a dozen Acts and Regulations.

Ambassador Designate Oli presents credentials to Executive Secretary of ESCAP

Published On: January 30, 2024 10:11 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Ambassador Designate of Nepal to the Kingdom of Thailand, Dhan Bahadur Oli, presented his letter of credence to Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.

Federal government not to implement projects worth less than 30 million budget

Published On: January 30, 2024 09:05 AM NPT By: RSS

PARSA, Jan 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has announced that the federal government will not implement the projects having less than Rs 30 million in budget.

Martyrs source of inspiration: PM Dahal

Published On: January 30, 2024 08:53 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the martyrs who fought for nationality, people's rights and livelihood are torchbearers and sources of inspiration.

Martyr Day being celebrated today

Published On: January 30, 2024 08:51 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The Martyr Day is being celebrated by organizing various programs across the country today. The Day is observed in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country and people.

Test production of Nilgiri II hydropower project begins

Published On: January 29, 2024 10:30 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The construction of Nilgiri Khola II Cascade hydropower project with a capacity of 71 MW has been completed in Narchang, Annapurna rural municipality-4 of Myagdi.

SC gives mandamus order to stop carrying out physical works in Mistri Khola hydel project

Published On: January 29, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a mandamus order to immediately halt the physical infrastructure of the under-construction Mistri Khola-2 hydel project in Myagdi district.

Nepal International Tourism Fair to be held in May

Published On: January 29, 2024 08:35 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The Nepal International Tourism Fair is going to be held with the aim of publicizing the tourist destinations of Nepal at the international level.

Welfare Fund targeting construction and allied workers introduced

Published On: January 28, 2024 11:00 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 28: In its bid to extend support to the workers in the construction sector, the Construction Workers Welfare Fund has been brought into operation. The Fund was announced on Saturday on the occasion of the 26th establishment day of Nepal Construction and Allied Workers Union of Nepal.

Snowfall in Sankhuwasabha cripples lives

Published On: January 28, 2024 08:45 AM NPT By: RSS

KIMATHANKA (Sankhuwasabha), Jan 28: Snowfall in the highland of Sankhuwasabha district has adversely affected normal life of people.

Sudden rise in water level following malfunctioning of hydropower machine washes away body being cremated in Likhu River

Published On: January 28, 2024 08:40 AM NPT By: RSS

SALLERI (Solukhumbu), Jan 28: A machine of the Likhu II hydropower project suddenly shut down leading to a sudden rise in waterflow in the river today. A body being cremated on the river bank was washed away.

Chinese Vice Minister pays courtesy call on CPN (Unified Socialist) Chair Nepal

Published On: January 28, 2024 08:35 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Visiting Vice Minister of the International Liaison Department of Communist Party of China Sun Haiyan paid a courtesy call on CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairperson Madhav Kumar Nepal.

Martyrs week: Martyr Dharma Bhakta remembered

Published On: January 27, 2024 01:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: A memorial gathering was organized at Siphal, Kalopul in commemoration of martyr Dharmabhakta Mathema this morning.

Treasurer of Image Cooperative Sunar arrested

Published On: January 27, 2024 09:25 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Nepal Police has arrested the Treasurer of Baglung-based Image Saving and Credit Cooperative, Laxmi Sen Sunar.

Two persons held for their involvement in Hundi transactions

Published On: January 27, 2024 09:15 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The Nepal Police on Friday arrested 50-year-old Yubraj Prasain of Anamnagar in Kathmandu and Bishwas Rai, 30, of Sunsari, currently living at Bauddha in Kathmandu, for their alleged involvement in the Hundi transactions.

Snow blankets Pathivara

Published On: January 27, 2024 09:15 AM NPT By: RSS

PHUNGLING, Jan 27: The mountainous region of Taplejung district has been blanketed with snow.

Fire destroys property worth Rs 2 million in Sankhuwasabha

Published On: January 27, 2024 09:05 AM NPT By: RSS

KIMATHANKA, Jan 27: Property worth Rs 2 million was reduced to ashes in a fire that occurred at Limdusana of Makalu rural municipality-2 in Sankhuwasabha district on Friday.

Different road sections along Rapti highway being upgraded

Published On: January 27, 2024 08:56 AM NPT By: RSS

TRIBENI (Rukum West), Jan 27: Different road sections of Rukum West along Rapti highway are being upgraded.

Lahan Expo to begin from April 11

Published On: January 27, 2024 08:55 AM NPT By: RSS

SIRAHA, Jan 27: ‘Lahan Expo: Madhes Province International Festival’ is going to be held in April in Lahan of Siraha district.