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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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Government directed to endorse Fast Track DPR pronto

Published On: May 28, 2019 07:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 28: The National Concern and Coordination Committee under the House of Representatives has directed the government to endorse the detailed project report (DPR) of the Kathmandu-Tarai Madhes Fast Track at the soonest.

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No need of armed rebellion now: Communications Minister

Published On: May 28, 2019 06:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 28: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Banskota has said that there need not be 'smell of gunpowder in the society' as the republican system was already established in the country after a long struggle of people.

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China to fund school building construction project in Dolakha

Published On: May 28, 2019 04:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 28: The Government of China has agreed to fund the construction of a new building for the Jiri Secondary School based in Jiri municipality-6, Dolakha.

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Economic survey shows discouraging indicators in health sector

Published On: May 28, 2019 02:59 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 28: The growth rate of the health sector in the current fiscal year 2075-76 BS (2018-19) is expected to remain at 6.7 percent in comparison to 6.3 percent of the previous fiscal year. This is stated in the government economic survey report, till the month of Fagun ( mid-March) of the current fiscal year, unveiled Monday.

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188 incidents of VAW in a month

Published On: May 28, 2019 01:47 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, MAY 28 : One hundred and eighty eight incidents of violence against women based on gender discrimination have taken place across the nation from April 14- May 14 this year, according to the monthly report made public by Women's Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC), Nepal.

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Leader Sitaula urges Biplav-led group to hold talks with govt

Published On: May 28, 2019 01:25 PM NPT By: RSS

BIRATNAGAR, May 28: Former General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Krishna Prasad Sitaula, has said awareness campaign launched by the Nepali Congress has helped to know the sentiments and feelings of the party cadres.

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761 complaints of rights violation reported in State 5

Published On: May 28, 2019 01:05 PM NPT By: RSS

BANKE, May 26: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Nepalgunj office has received 761 complaints of violation of rights till the first nine months (till April 13) of the current fiscal year.

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73 fuel tankers held at Indian custom, causing fuel shortage in east Nepal

Published On: May 28, 2019 12:04 PM NPT By: RSS

BHADRAPUR, May 28: Seventy-three tankers carrying petroleum products heading to Nepal have been stuck at the Panitanki custom of West Bengal, India, for the past four days, creating shortage of fuels in the eastern Nepal.

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Woman slashes three-year-old son to death with khukuri

Published On: May 28, 2019 11:21 AM NPT By: RSS

BHOJPUR, May 28: A woman has slashed her three-year-old son to death with a khukuri at Panitanki of Bhojpur municipality-9.

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Four arrested with snow leopard hide

Published On: May 28, 2019 10:57 AM NPT By: RSS

DOLAKHA, May 28: Armed Police Force has arrested four persons with a hide of snow leopard from Olitar of Bigu rural municipality-4.

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APF registers second win

Published On: May 27, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 27: The Armed Police Force (APF) registered its second win in the Prime Minister's Cup one-day national cricket tournament.

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Journalism should be for promotion of national unity: leader Dahal

Published On: May 27, 2019 07:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 27: Nepal Communist Party ( NCP) chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the right to freedom guaranteed by the constitution is not of an anarchic nature.

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Lawmakers urge govt to maintain peace and security

Published On: May 27, 2019 03:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU May 27 : Parliamentarians have drawn the attention of the government on rising insecurity, violence and sexual harassment against women.

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DPM Pokharel calls for environment conservation from Everest region

Published On: May 27, 2019 02:28 PM NPT By: RSS

Namche, May 27: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Ishwor Pokharel has urged those yearning for longevity and clean environment to join the ‘Sagarmatha Clean-Up Campaign.’

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Govt employees should use Nepal fabrics: Minister Yadav

Published On: May 27, 2019 02:21 PM NPT By: RSS

Minister for Industry and Supplies Matrika Yadav has opined that the textiles produced from Hetauda Textile Industry should compulsorily be used by the government employees.

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'One Person, One Plant' campaign to be launched

Published On: May 27, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 27: The government plans to pursue the 'One Person, One Plant' program as a public campaign in support of the implementation of the Afforestation Year 2076/77.

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Suspicious objects found at three places in Pokhara

Published On: May 27, 2019 10:38 AM NPT By: RSS

POKHARA, May 27: Suspicious objects were found at three separate places in Pokhara this morning.

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Media council bill to be corrected: leader Gautam

Published On: May 26, 2019 08:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 26: The ruling Communist Party of Nepal (NCP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Bamdev Gautam, has expressed his hope that the media council bill would be corrected as per the demand of media persons.

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Disaster preparedness and response initiative concludes

Published On: May 26, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 26: Disaster preparedness and response initiative organized jointly by the Nepal Army and the United States Army Pacific here has concluded on Sunday.

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Expecting mothers and new mothers found receiving less counseling on contraceptives

Published On: May 26, 2019 05:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 26: A study conducted in six selected hospitals across the country receiving the highest expecting mothers has unveiled that many of the expecting mothers and new mothers received nominal counseling on family planning services.

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