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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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Heavy rain grips Makawanpur: roads obstructed, rivulet sweeps away vehicle

Published On: July 24, 2019 10:21 AM NPT By: RSS

HETAUDA, July 24: Heavy rainfall since last night has gripped Makawanpur once again, causing obstructions to some of the roads.

Rainfall forecast throughout country for two days

Published On: July 23, 2019 09:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 23: The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said most parts of the country will witness rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday.

Parliamentary committee discusses advertisement regulation with experts

Published On: July 23, 2019 09:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 23: Lawmakers and experts have suggested the parliament to prepare the advertisement bill in a way it would curb irregularities, malpractices and rumors spread via advertisement.

Airport police trained in Chinese and French languages (with photos)

Published On: July 23, 2019 08:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 23: Police personnel deployed at the Tribhuvan International Airport have been trained in Chinese and French languages, targeting Visit Nepal Year 2020.

Two cadres of Chand outfit arrested

Published On: July 23, 2019 05:30 PM NPT By: RSS

TANAHUN, July 23: Police have arrested two local leaders of the outlawed political outfit led by Netra Bikram Chand group in the district on Tuesday.

Geographical remoteness, lack of employees hamper government performance: CM Shahi

Published On: July 23, 2019 05:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 23: Karnali State's chief minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi has said the state government could not perform as per the planning and people's expectation due to geographical remoteness and a crisis of employees.

Visit Nepal Year campaign begins in US

Published On: July 23, 2019 05:05 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 23: Non-resident Nepalis living in the US have formally initiated a publicity campaign for 'Visit Nepal 2020' from Maryland.

Commercial silage production started in Palpa

Published On: July 23, 2019 03:45 PM NPT By: RSS

PALPA, July 23: A silage production plant of international standard has come in operation in Rampur municipality of Palpa district.

Lightning kills two in Saptari

Published On: July 23, 2019 03:05 PM NPT By: RSS

SAPTARI, July 23: Two people were killed after they were struck by a lightning coupled with thundershower in Saptari this morning.

KMC plans to build municipal hospital

Published On: July 23, 2019 01:50 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 23: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled a plan of establishing a municipal hospital targeting the people of the area. As the Metropolis said, its objective is to provide several sorts of health facilities to the town people at minimum charges.

Two die in separate incidents in Sarlahi

Published On: July 23, 2019 12:41 PM NPT By: RSS

SARLAHI, July 23: Two persons died in separate incidents in Sarlahi district. A child Ashish Paswan, 10, son of Sanjay Paswan of Lalbandi municipality-2, died after falling into a ditch constructed for Surya brick kiln.

Speaker Mahara praises Chinese effort on environment conservation

Published On: July 22, 2019 10:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 22: Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara has said that he has been very impressed with the success achieved by China in the technology sector and the environment conservation initiatives of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Russian Supreme Court chair Lebedev arrives in Kathmandu

Published On: July 22, 2019 09:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 22: Vyacheslav M Lebedev, chairman of Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, on Monday arrived in Kathmandu on a four-day visit to Nepal, at the friendly invitation of Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana.

Disaster-induced toll reaches 195

Published On: July 22, 2019 09:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 22: Death toll from disaster in the country has so far reached 195. In the 1,525 incidents of floods, landslides, fire, storm among others, 195 lives have been lost, according to the Home Ministry Disaster Preparedness and Response Unit.

Talks only if arms and violent activities are shunned: DPM Pokharel

Published On: July 22, 2019 09:15 PM NPT By: RSS

BIRATNAGAR, July 22: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, Ishwar Pokharel, has said that the government would forward process for talks with Netra Bikram Chand-led group only if the group gives up arms and violent activities.

Tourism Investment Summit to be held in February next year

Published On: July 22, 2019 05:52 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 22: The Visit Nepal 2020 secretariat will organize Tourism Investment Summit in February 2020 with an objective to promote Nepal's tourism. The date for the event is, however, not decided.

Monsoon trough moves back to Nepal, rain forecast for next three days

Published On: July 22, 2019 05:06 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 22: Moderate to heavy rain has been forecast throughout the country for the next three days as monsoon trough is presently based in the southern region of Nepal.

Internal security management challenging: Home Minister Thapa

Published On: July 22, 2019 05:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 22: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa has said the management of the country's internal security affairs is challenging.

In lack of elbow room, Nepal Forensic Science Laboratory's works affected

Published On: July 22, 2019 04:48 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 22: In lack of own building or adequate space in the existing place, the staffers working at the Nepal Forensic Science Laboratory have grieved that they works were directly affected.

Japan to provide Rs 639.9 million to Nepal

Published On: July 22, 2019 04:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 22: Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant assistance of Japanese Yen (JPY) 628 million (equivalent to approximately Rs 639.9 million) to Nepal under the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) first and second phase and JPY 300 million (equivalent to approximately Rs 305.7 million) for the School Sector Development Programme (SSDP) respectively.