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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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Integrated efforts must for environment conservation: President Bhandari

Published On: June 5, 2019 07:00 PM NPT By: RSS

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged all to work for environment conservation, as climate change has become a challenge for the whole world. President Bhandari also stressed the need for integrated efforts for sustainable environment conservation.

NC registers proposal of public importance

Published On: June 5, 2019 05:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 5: The main opposition Nepali Congress has registered an urgent proposal of public importance relating to a ban on Nepali workers seeking jobs in Malaysia at the Federal Parliament Secretariat.

Motihari-Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline installation nears completion

Published On: June 5, 2019 04:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 5: Around 99 percent of the installation of petroleum pipeline along the Motihari-Amlekhgunj has been completed. Petroleum products from India will be imported to Nepal via around 78-kilometers pipeline under this Project which remains as the first cross-border project in entire South Asia.

Kakre Bihar to be developed as 'open zoo'

Published On: June 5, 2019 03:54 PM NPT By: RSS

SURKHET, June 5: Karnali state chief minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi has said the Kakre Bihar in Surkhet, a major touristic destination of the state, would be developed as the open 'zoo' concept.

Teacher accused of fracturing students' arms to face case under indecent behaviour

Published On: June 5, 2019 01:47 PM NPT By: RSS

ROLPA, June 5: A teacher, who has been arrested for beating up fourteen school children leaving them injured, is to face a trial under indecent 'behaviour'.

Environment Minister insists on clean environment

Published On: June 5, 2019 12:29 PM NPT By: RSS

NEPALGUNJ, June 5: Minister for Forest and Environment Shakti Bahadur Basnet today stressed the need for each individual to play a constructive role in keeping the world's environment balanced.

Deliberations continue on budget in HoR

Published On: June 4, 2019 08:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 4: Lawmakers interpreted the budget through different perspectives in today's parliament meeting. The main opposition Nepali Congress General-Secretary Dr Shashanka Koirala said that the budget was not based on the foundation of reality.

Melamchi Project’s disgruntled workers warn of stalling works

Published On: June 4, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: RSS

SINDHUPALCHOK, June 4: Six months have elapsed since the Italian contractor Cooperative Muratori e Cementisti (CMC) di Ravenna has left the project work of Melamchi Drinking Water Project in Melamchi, Sindhupalchowk district but the workers and contractors related this project are yet to receive their payment thereby further enraging them.

NCP to finalize its CC members responsibility allocation Wednesday

Published On: June 4, 2019 07:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 4: The work division of the central committee members of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) would be decided on Wednesday.

President arrives in Nepalgunj to participate in Iftar ceremony

Published On: June 4, 2019 04:39 PM NPT By: RSS

NEPALGUNJ, June 4: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has today arrived in Nepalgunj to participate in Iftar ceremony of the Muslim community. President Bhandari, who landed at Nepalgunj airport at 2 pm, is scheduled to take part in the ceremony slated to take place at 5 pm at Siddhartha Cottage.

Over 3,000 students in north Mugu still in wait of textbooks

Published On: June 4, 2019 03:20 PM NPT By: RSS

RARA June 4: Two months have passed since the new academic session begun in almost all districts of the country including Mugu. But, students at Soru rural municipality, the northern part of Mugu, are constrained to attend the classes without textbooks as those stationeries and distributers in contract with book suppliers failed to ensure a timely supply so far.

Pillion rider killed in road mishap

Published On: June 4, 2019 03:08 PM NPT By: RSS

BANEPA, June 4: A pillion rider died on the spot in a road accident at Namobuddha municipality of Kavrepalanchowk this morning.

Lawmakers demand correction in recent vacancy announced by PSC

Published On: June 4, 2019 01:57 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 4: Lawmakers have demanded correction in recent vacancy announced by the Public Service Commission, saying it was against constitution and principle of proportional inclusive representation.

Nepali dies in road accident in Portugal

Published On: June 4, 2019 10:43 AM NPT By: RSS

Portugal, June 4: A person hailing from Musikot municipality-6 of Gulmi district died in a road accident. The 36-year-old Ramesh Kumar Sharma Rijal, bicycling in a place 380-km away from Lisbon was hit by a motorcycle on Friday night.

Ruling and opposition trade words over budget

Published On: June 3, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 3: Deliberations on the policy, objective and principals of the fiscal year 2019/20 budget estimates began at the House of Representatives today.

Separate State Administration Bill to be introduced

Published On: June 3, 2019 05:23 PM NPT By: RSS

PARSA, June 3: Minister for Internal Affairs and Law in State 2 Gyanendra Kumar Yadav shared that the state government would soon introduce a separate State Administration Bill which would bestow certain authorities upon the state government, appointing an additional CDO.

Lawmakers demand correction in budget

Published On: June 3, 2019 04:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 3: Lawmaker of main opposition Nepali Congress Dr Minendra Rijal has demanded a correction in the recently brought budget for the fiscal year of 2019/20 claiming some flaws in it.

NC Spokesperson terms budget 'distributive'

Published On: June 3, 2019 02:41 PM NPT By: RSS

BEJHAD, June 3: Nepali Congress Spokesperson Bishwa Prakash Sharma has accused the government of coming up with a  budget distribution for the upcoming fiscal year of 2019/20.

Construction of Madyamodi hydel project resumes

Published On: June 3, 2019 02:00 PM NPT By: RSS

PARBAT, June 3: Construction of the 14 megawatts Madyamodi Hydropower Project at Modi rural municipality in the district, that halted for past one week due to a local people protest has resumed following an agreement.

Rs 9 million revenue collected from Yarsa pickers

Published On: June 3, 2019 11:02 AM NPT By: RSS

Rara, June 3 (RSS): Mugum Karmarong rural municipality of Mugu district has levied Rs 9 million from the yarsa pickers. The amount was collected as entry fee in five days, from May 27.