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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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Trade unions could not be banned: NC

Published On: August 8, 2019 08:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has stated that the agenda of banning the trade unions could not be tolerated by the party.

Archeologically important Kakrebihar vandalized

Published On: August 8, 2019 08:15 PM NPT By: RSS

SURKHET, Aug 8: An unidentified group has vandalized the popular tourist spot Kakrebihar at Latikoili of Birendranagar-9 in Surkhet district in series of attacks.

Development of Ramgram by all levels of governments: Minister Bhattarai

Published On: August 8, 2019 07:45 PM NPT By: RSS

PARASI, August 8: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai, has said all three levels of government would make joint efforts to develop the historic Ramgram of West Nawalparasi.

Lawmakers draw govt attention on contemporary issues

Published On: August 8, 2019 07:05 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Lawmakers in the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today have raised questions on dilly dallying over the formation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Jumla to connect with national grid in next two years: Minister Pun

Published On: August 8, 2019 05:20 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The government is set to connect remote mountainous Jumla district with the central power transmission line in the next two years.

Lawmakers demand relief and rehabilitation for disaster survivors

Published On: August 8, 2019 05:01 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, August 8: Lawmakers have drawn the attention of the government towards providing decent relief and rehabilitation for survivors of flooding and landslides while criticizing the government's relief and rehabilitation efforts as unsatisfactory.

Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport at government's top priority: Minister Bhattarai

Published On: August 8, 2019 04:45 PM NPT By: RSS

BHAIRAHAWA, Aug 8: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yogesh Bhattarai, has said that the government has kept the construction of Gautam Buddha International Airport at top priority.

Medical equipment worth Rs 3.850 million provided to Eye Hospital

Published On: August 8, 2019 04:09 PM NPT By: RSS

BANEPA, August 8: Australian Embassy has provided medical equipment worth Rs 3.850 million to Reiyukai Eiko Masunga Eye Hospital at Banepal municipality-6.

Over 6,000 people get VAT, PAN registered in two months

Published On: August 8, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: A total of 6,283 people have got PAN (permanent account number) and VAT (value-added tax) registration from the Inland Revenue Office (IRO), Dhulikhel in two months.

Nepal to face India in opening match of 2019 SAFF U-15 Championship

Published On: August 8, 2019 01:07 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, August 8: Nepal will take on India in the opening match of the upcoming 2019 SAFF U-15 Championship to be held in India from August 21 to 31.

State Assembly to have a media center

Published On: August 8, 2019 11:34 AM NPT By: RSS

HETAUNDA, August 8: The State Assembly secretariat of State-3 is establishing a media center for journalists. It is shared that the well-equipped media center will be set up to enable media coverage on the State Assembly meeting.

'Save Girl Child' campaign kicks off in Surkhet

Published On: August 8, 2019 11:02 AM NPT By: RSS

SURKHET, Aug 8: The 'child protection campaign' that kicked off from Dailekh last year has also initiated in Surkhet. The drive has been put in place to make the girl children legally informed of sexual violence and rape and to boost up their confidence.

Fire engulfs shops causing loss of Rs 15 million

Published On: August 8, 2019 09:28 AM NPT By: RSS

NEPALGUNJ, August 8: Loss amounting to Rs 15 million was incurred in a fire that broke out in two fancy shops at Nepalgunj sub-metropolis-2, Gharbari Tole.

62 people infected with dengue in Hetauda sub-metropolis

Published On: August 7, 2019 09:15 PM NPT By: RSS

HETAUDA, Aug 7: Sixty-two people of Hetauda sub-metropolitan city have fallen sick due to dengue fever. The number of patients was recorded from July 17 to August 7.

Minister Khanal discuss with tea farmers, vows to solve problems

Published On: August 7, 2019 08:30 PM NPT By: RSS

ILAM, Aug 7: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Chakrapani Khanal, has held discussion with the tea farmers from Jhapa and Ilam districts.

Press Union to hold general convention on Dec 14-15

Published On: August 7, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal Press Union, a sister wing of the Nepali Congress, has decided to hold its general convention on December 14-15.

Need for a change of guard in NC: Koirala

Published On: August 7, 2019 05:51 PM NPT By: RSS

DAMAULI, August 7: Nepali Congress General Secretary Dr Shashank Koirala has pointed out the need for a leadership change in his party.

State 2 CM complains of noncooperation from the center to create an industrial atmosphere

Published On: August 7, 2019 05:27 PM NPT By: RSS

DHANUSHA, August 7: State 2 Chief Minister Lal Babu Raut has accused the federal government of creating barriers for building an industrial atmosphere in the state.

Deliberation on constructing Nepali styled physical infrastructure begins

Published On: August 7, 2019 04:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Deliberation on the issues of public importance on constructing tourism-related physical infrastructure reflecting unique Nepali architecture presented by parliamentarian Dr Bimala Poudel has begun in today's meeting of the National Assembly.

Prompt measures sought to control dengue epidemic in Dharan

Published On: August 7, 2019 01:48 PM NPT By: RSS

DHARAN, August 7: Government's attention has been drawn towards an epidemic of dengue in Dharan of Sunsari. Speaking in a zero hour of the House of Representatives today, lawmaker Meena Subba apprised the session that each house in the town had dengue patients and two women had so far succumbed to a dengue fever which is caused a virus that spreads through mosquito bites.