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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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Dholahiti-Lele road widening progressing at snail’s pace

Published On: February 10, 2021 12:04 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: The widening drive of Dholahiti-Lele road has not been completed even four years after it started.

Process to purchase chemical fertilizers from Bangladesh begins

Published On: February 9, 2021 06:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The process to purchase 50,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertilizers from Bangladesh has begun.

Tatopani customs point resumes operation from today

Published On: February 9, 2021 05:09 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The Tatopani customs point at the Nepal-China border in Sindhupalchowk district that was closed since January 16 this year has resumed operation from today.

5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taplejung

Published On: February 9, 2021 12:32 PM NPT By: RSS

TAPLEJUNG, Feb 9: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale occurred at 7:35 this morning with its epicenter at Olangchungola of Phaktanglung Rural Municipality in Taplejung district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center.

Koshi Bird Observatory turns into a new traveling point

Published On: February 8, 2021 08:54 PM NPT By: RSS

ITAHARI, Feb 8: Since its inception in 2068 BS, Koshi Bird Observatory (KBO) of Barahakshetra Municipality-2, Khasre, Jabdi, was a place for academic visits. Students of BSc and MSc would use this facility for both their academic and non-academic research.

Second drive of COVID-19 vaccination kicks off; 300,000 doses to be administered

Published On: February 8, 2021 05:26 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has rolled out the second phase of vaccination drive against COVID-19 from today.

Kurtha-Jaynagar Railway service coming into operation very soon

Published On: February 8, 2021 04:35 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: The government has carried out technical preparations for the operation of the 34-km-long Kurtha-Jaynagar Railway giving an impetus for the operation of the railway service at the earliest.

CAAN directs airlines to clear dues

Published On: February 8, 2021 03:40 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has pressed the airlines that have not cleared their dues amounting millions for many years to pay the dues within 30 days.

Bhagarathi rape and murder case: Vaginal swab sent to Kathmandu for lab test

Published On: February 8, 2021 02:26 PM NPT By: RSS

The swab sample has been sent to the National Forensic Science Laboratory for investigation, said Janak Dhami, the spokesman for the District Police Office, Baitadi.

Weather improving from today

Published On: February 7, 2021 02:50 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 7:  The weather which was influenced by the impact of westerly wind from Thursday is improving from today.

NSU demands action against the murderers of Bhatta

Published On: February 7, 2021 11:55 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The Nepal Students Union (NSU), the sister organization of Nepali Congress, has demanded stringent action against the murderers of Bhagirathi Bhatta.

Election announced for political stability: Minister Shrestha

Published On: February 6, 2021 06:55 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Krishna Gopal Shrestha has said the country should now go for the elections to maintain political stability.

404th week of Bagmati River Clean-up Mega Campaign:10 metric tonnes of waste extracted today

Published On: February 6, 2021 05:56 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: A total of 10 metric tonnes of waste was extracted from the Bagmati River in the Kathmandu Valley today.  As part of the 404th week of Bagmati Clean up Mega Campaign, the waste was collected from the river near Shiva Temple at Aloknagar.

Bird flu reported in Tarkeshwar Municipality comes under control

Published On: February 5, 2021 06:02 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Bird flu seen at Tarkeshwar Municipality of Kathmandu has come under control. The disease was seen in turkeys and ducks reared by a local farmer of Sanglekhola of Tarkeshwar Municipality-7.

CAN selects 32 players for series match with Oman and the USA

Published On: February 5, 2021 02:23 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has selected 32 players for the first round of the series championships with USA and Oman. Of the total selected players, Bibek Yadav, Harishankar Shah, Anuj Chanara, Khadga Bahadur Bohora and Arjun Kumal have been selected for the first time. Now they are in the close session training.

50 inmates get vaccine against COVID-19

Published On: February 5, 2021 10:55 AM NPT By: RSS

DOTI, Feb 5: The District Health Office (DHO), Doti vaccinated 50 inmates against COVID-19. They were administered the vaccine in district jail, according to Information Officer at the DHO, Surya Bista.

Snowfall affects normal life in Bajura, farmers happy

Published On: February 5, 2021 10:52 AM NPT By: RSS

BAJURA, Feb 5: The district has witnessed snowfall since last night. With heavy rainfall, chilling cold has badly affected normal life of people across the district.

Dana-Khurkot transmission line and substation ready

Published On: February 4, 2021 05:26 PM NPT By: RSS

MYAGDI, Feb 4: The construction of the 220-KV Dana-Khurkot transmission line and substation under the Kaligandaki corridor transmission line project has been completed. The two structures are ready for use after the installation of equipment and successful test of the transmission line.

'House of Representatives was dissolved in line with parliamentary practice'

Published On: February 3, 2021 05:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 3: Senior advocate Sushil Panta has argued that the House of Representatives, the lower house of parliament, was dissolved in course of the parliamentary exercise as Nepal is a country adhering to the parliamentary system.

HoR dissolution is constitutional, argues Attorney General Kharel

Published On: February 2, 2021 04:53 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Attorney General Agni Prasad Kharel has argued that though dissolving the House of Representatives (HoR) was a compulsion, it was constitutional.