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Voters' roll update begins in Kanchanpur

Published On: February 1, 2021 10:45 AM NPT By: RSS

KANCHANPUR, Feb 1: The District Returning Office Kanchanpur has stepped up its task of updating voters' roll at all local levels here.

NTA provides internet service for free in 31 districts

Published On: January 31, 2021 06:40 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has provided the internet service for free in 31 districts. Issuing a notice on Sunday, the NTA said that activities for the construction of broadband have been completed in these districts through the use of the amount allocated for the rural telecom fund.

Entrepreneurs press one-door system for registration of industrial units

Published On: January 31, 2021 05:40 PM NPT By: RSS

BIRATNAGAR, Jan 31: Many local entrepreneurs in Morang district have demanded the introduction of a one-door policy for the registration, establishment and operation of industrial units.

Flood survivors continue to spend nights under open sky in Kalikot

Published On: January 31, 2021 03:55 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: As many as 206 households in wards 4, 5 and 7 of Naraharinath Rural Municipality in Kalikot district who were displaced by a massive flood on June 27 last year have been living under open sky braving the biting cold.

Two killed in road accident

Published On: January 31, 2021 12:16 PM NPT By: RSS

KAILALI, Jan 31: Two people died in a road accident that took place on the Pahalmanpur road section of Kailali along the East-West Highway on Saturday night.

Red Panda in school curriculum

Published On: January 31, 2021 10:01 AM NPT By: RSS

PHUNGLING, Jan 31: Information on Red Panda is now being taught in schools with the objective of developing awareness to protect the endangered animal. The Red Panda Network, working to preserve Red Panda, has developed text books on environment conservation including Red Panda to be taught in the schools.

Female priest appointed at Annapurna Narayan Temple in Kathmandu’s Ason

Published On: January 29, 2021 04:20 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The Kathmandu branch office of Guthi Sansthan has appointed a woman as the priest of Annapurna Narayan temple located at Ason of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-27.

Tribhuvan Army Club and APF in final of PM Men's Cricket Tournament

Published On: January 29, 2021 01:24 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Tribhuvan Army Club of Nepali Army and Armed Police Force Club are competing in the final of the fourth edition of the Prime Minister Cup One Day Men's Cricket Tournament.

FECOFUN hails decision to repeal Scientific Forest Management Work Procedures

Published On: January 28, 2021 05:36 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The Federation of Community Forestry Users, Nepal (FECOFUN) has welcomed the government's decision of repealing the Scientific Forest Management Work Procedures, 2071 BS.

Around 40 percent brick industries shut across the country

Published On: January 28, 2021 10:39 AM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, Jan 28: Almost 40 percent of brick kilns operating across the country have been shut down due to the effects of COVID-19. The brick industries have come to a closure for not being able to bring skilled Indian workers because of the prevalence of life-threatening coronavirus.

Govt decides to establish an industrial estate in Dang

Published On: January 27, 2021 07:52 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The government has decided to establish an industrial estate in Dang covering 549 bighas of land in Ward No 4 and 5 of Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City of Dang.

President expresses confidence all citizens needing vaccination to get it phase-wise

Published On: January 27, 2021 05:22 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed gratitude to all, including doctors, nurses, health workers, sanitation workers and security persons, providing their services remaining at the frontline in the campaign against COVID-19.

Coronavirus infection found in cat for the first time in South Korea

Published On: January 27, 2021 01:41 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in a cat for the first time in South Korea.

Fire destroys 25 houses in Gothigaun of Jumla

Published On: January 27, 2021 11:10 AM NPT By: RSS

JUMLA, Jan 27: A fire that broke out at Gothigaun in Tila Rural Municipality-7, Jumla Pokhari has turned 25 houses into ashes.

Construction of Manohara Corridor completed

Published On: January 27, 2021 10:17 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The construction works of Manohara Corridor – an alternative route to Koteswor-Jadibuti-- has been completed.

NIC slaps Rs 5,000 fine to Chair Pokharel

Published On: January 26, 2021 06:20 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The National Information Commission (NIC) has fined Chairperson of Recruitment Committee of Nepal Open University, Raj Kumar Pokharel, Rs 5,000.

Nepal Engineering Council prepares bill to conduct licensing test

Published On: January 26, 2021 05:57 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) is all set to make provisions for conducting licensing tests before issuing licenses to students completing their engineering studies within the country or abroad.

Elephantiasis virus found in Narayansthan and Kushmisera in Baglung

Published On: January 26, 2021 11:02 AM NPT By: RSS

GALKOT, Jan 26: Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as Elephantiasis, has emerged as a health challenge again in Baglung. Just before the start of the 12th phase of the Elephantiasis prevention campaign, the disease was found in Narayanthan of Balewa and Kushisera of Jaimini village in the district.

Hearing on HoR dissolution to continue tomorrow

Published On: January 25, 2021 07:34 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 25: The hearing on the case filed at the Supreme Court demanding reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives (HoR) continued on Monday, the eight consecutive day of the hearing. It ended for today with a decision to continue tomorrow.

Elections may postpone in case of delay in court verdict: Home Minister Thapa

Published On: January 25, 2021 05:42 PM NPT By: RSS

KALIKOT, Jan 25: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa today said that upcoming mid-term elections may postpone when the court delays its verdict on the dissolution of the House of Representatives that is sub-judice in the court.