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Minister Aryal says government conscious not to harm the Guthi spirit

Published On: June 21, 2019 07:05 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 21: Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Padma Kumari Aryal has said the government is conscious lest the religion and culture as well as the spirit and sentiment of the guthis of various communities in the country are affected and harmed.

No threat to press, says Minister Baskota

Published On: June 21, 2019 06:25 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 21: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota has made it clear the government has no policy to pose challenges to democracy and the free press.

DRI files case against 15 people for evading Rs 3 billion in revenue

Published On: June 21, 2019 04:58 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 21: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has filed a tax avoidance case in the Kathmandu district court against a group of 15 people charged with evading approximately Rs 3 billion in revenue by producing fake invoices.

Two arrested for producing fake academic certificates

Published On: June 21, 2019 04:00 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, June 21: Two people have been arrested by the Chitwan police on the charge of their involvement in producing fake academic and character certificates of school and colleges.

Lamichhane, Kami drafted for 2019 Global T-20 Canada

Published On: June 21, 2019 03:40 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepali cricketers Sandip Lamichhane and Sompal Kami has been drafted for the ICC approved Global T-20 Canada scheduled for July 25 to August 11.

MoU to establish Bilateral Consultation Mechanism signed

Published On: June 21, 2019 03:20 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 21: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism between Foreign Ministries of Nepal and Finland was signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu today.

Development of tourism needed for country's development: Vice President

Published On: June 21, 2019 02:55 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, June 21: Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has stressed the need for promoting the tourism sector for the development of the whole country.

FNJ Bhaktapur submits a collection of signatures for press freedom

Published On: June 21, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: RSS

BHAKTAPUR, June 21: Federation of Nepali Journalists, Bhaktapur submitted a collection of signatures expressing solidarity with its campaign. It launched to guarantee the right to freedom of expression and freedom of the press to the District Administration Office, Bhaktapur.

Sickle cell anemia tests now available in Dang

Published On: June 21, 2019 02:15 PM NPT By: RSS

LAMAHI, June 21: Medical test for sickle cell anemia is now available at Rapti Provincial Hospital Tulasipur of Dang district.

Woman dies after alleged beating

Published On: June 21, 2019 01:27 PM NPT By: RSS

SIRAHA, June 21: A woman who was injured after she was allegedly beaten up by two men over the issue of cutting down a tree died today.

PM Employment Programme: 2,753 youths get job in Jhapa

Published On: June 21, 2019 12:35 PM NPT By: RSS

BHADRAPUR, June 21: The number of youths mobilized from 14 local levels for various activities under the Prime Minister Employment Programme has reached 2,753 in the district this year.

Yog for healthy body, peaceful mind: Vice President Pun

Published On: June 21, 2019 11:20 AM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN June 21: Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has said yog is an effective medium to achieve healthy body and mind, thereby resulting in happiness and spiritual peace.

Garbage collection resumes after three days' halt

Published On: June 21, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: RSS

SAPTARI, June 21: The collection of garbage at Rajbiraj municipality has been resumed after three days with the discussion and agreement between the workers and administration.

Nepali embassy asks to send Nepali workers ensuring minimum facilities

Published On: June 20, 2019 08:56 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 20: The Nepali Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has urged the foreign employment agencies in Nepal not to send any Nepali workers to Saudi Arabia until they were ensured of minimum facilities as determined by the Government of Nepal.

CIAA files corruption case against DG of Department of Food

Published On: June 20, 2019 07:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 20: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case of corruption against Director General of the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control Sanjiv Kumar Karna and 13 others.

Five proposals presented seeking deduction in expenditure of several ministries

Published On: June 20, 2019 05:35 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 20: Five proposals seeking deduction in expenditure have been presented in course of ongoing deliberations on different topics of Appropriation Bill-2076 in today's meeting of the House of Representatives.

One killed in road mishap

Published On: June 20, 2019 05:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 20: A person died in a road accident at Gokarneshwor municipality-4 this afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Sagar Kunwar, said police.

Govt could be reshuffled: NCP Chair Dahal

Published On: June 20, 2019 02:22 PM NPT By: RSS

POKHARA, June 20: Nepal Communist Party Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the incumbent government could be reshuffled. "Discussions have taken place on the ways to reshuffle the government to some extent after the budget for the fiscal year of 2019/20 was unveiled.

Lawmakers draw govt's attention on contemporary issues

Published On: June 20, 2019 02:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 20: During the zero hour of today's meeting of House of Representatives, Bharat Kumar Shah of the Nepali Congress demanded the government to withdraw bills related to media council, security council, information technology and human rights, brought against sentiments of the constitution.

Govt should itself construct Upper Karnali hydro project: Leader Rawal

Published On: June 20, 2019 12:10 PM NPT By: RSS

ACHHAM, June 20: Standing committee member of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Bhim Rawal, has said the government should construct the Upper Karnali Hydropower Project on its own.