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UML Chair Oli calls for studying impacts of carbon emission on human health

Published On: February 2, 2024 01:05 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli said all sides should be serious about the issues negatively affecting human health.

National sports held in Kanchanpur after a hiatus of 12 years

Published On: February 2, 2024 12:10 PM NPT By: RSS

DODHARA CHANDANI (Kanchanpur), Feb 2: The national-level sports competition took place in Kanchanpur after a hiatus of 12 years.

Man held for duping over 600 foreign job aspirants

Published On: February 2, 2024 08:53 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The Valley Investigation Office, Kathmandu has arrested a person for duping more than 600 foreign job aspirants. The 32-year-old fraudster was made public by the police on Thursday.

FinMin Mahat calls for promoting exports of typical goods and specific goods

Published On: February 2, 2024 07:40 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has underlined the need of promoting export trade as the backbone of a nation's economy.

Govt forms committee to study for operating int'l airports in PPP model

Published On: February 1, 2024 06:39 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The government has formed a committee to study for operating international airports of the country in public private partnership (PPP) model.

Final nomination presented for enlisting Tilaurakot in World Heritage Site list

Published On: February 1, 2024 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

LUMBINI, Feb 1: The final nomination document for including Tilaurakot, Kapilvastu in the list of World Heritage Sites has been presented to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on behalf of the Government of Nepal. Tilaurakot is the capital of the ancient Shakya republic.

Early warning system installed on Doda river banks

Published On: February 1, 2024 09:45 AM NPT By: RSS

KANCHANPUR, Feb 1: An early warning system has been installed in Doda (Macheli) river in Kanchanpur. The flood warning device (radar level sensor) has been installed at a cost of one million rupees with the technical support from the  Mahakali Basin Field Office under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Snowfall in Jumla brings cheers to farmers

Published On: February 1, 2024 09:35 AM NPT By: RSS

JUMLA, Feb 1: It has been snowing in Jumla since this morning. Snowfall took place late this year compared to previous years. About half a foot of snow has accumulated across the district, including the headquarters Khalanga.

Parliamentary panel draws attention of govt to expedite implementation of annual policies and programs

Published On: February 1, 2024 08:50 AM NPT By: RSS

GANDAKI, Feb 1: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Water Supply of Gandaki Province has been suggested to speed up implementation of its annual policies and programs.

SC demands submission of high court documents on marital rape case

Published On: February 1, 2024 08:45 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order, seeking submission of High Court Patan's document relating to a marital rape case involving suspended district judge Bhuwan Giri.

Over 39,000 penalized for driving under influence of alcohol in the past six months

Published On: February 1, 2024 08:35 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Traffic police have taken action against 39,272 people for driving under the influence of alcohol in the last six months in the country. During the period, 242 people were also found driving under the influence of drugs and penalized.

Parliamentarians from Nepal discuss Nepal-India relations in Delhi

Published On: February 1, 2024 08:35 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: A delegation led by chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on International Relations and Tourism Raj Kishore Yadav met with Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing committee on External Affairs PP Chaudhary and Members of the Committee in Delhi, India on Wednesday.

Birthing center running at risk waits desperately for upgrading

Published On: January 30, 2024 11:30 AM NPT By: RSS

SIRAHA, Jan 30: To the sheer negligence and irresponsibility of local governments and other stakeholders toward newborn and mothers' health, a birthing center at Golbazar Municipality-6 of Siraha district is running in a sorry state - a dilapidated structure with a leaky roof where a muddy surface in the rainy season and dusty in winter is commonplace.

Amendments needed in dozen of laws before organizing Investment Summit

Published On: January 30, 2024 11:00 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: A task force formed by the government to recommend legal reforms to create an environment conducive for investment has recommended amendments to a dozen Acts and Regulations.

Ambassador Designate Oli presents credentials to Executive Secretary of ESCAP

Published On: January 30, 2024 10:11 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Ambassador Designate of Nepal to the Kingdom of Thailand, Dhan Bahadur Oli, presented his letter of credence to Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.

Federal government not to implement projects worth less than 30 million budget

Published On: January 30, 2024 09:05 AM NPT By: RSS

PARSA, Jan 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has announced that the federal government will not implement the projects having less than Rs 30 million in budget.

Martyrs source of inspiration: PM Dahal

Published On: January 30, 2024 08:53 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the martyrs who fought for nationality, people's rights and livelihood are torchbearers and sources of inspiration.

Martyr Day being celebrated today

Published On: January 30, 2024 08:51 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The Martyr Day is being celebrated by organizing various programs across the country today. The Day is observed in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country and people.

Test production of Nilgiri II hydropower project begins

Published On: January 29, 2024 10:30 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The construction of Nilgiri Khola II Cascade hydropower project with a capacity of 71 MW has been completed in Narchang, Annapurna rural municipality-4 of Myagdi.

SC gives mandamus order to stop carrying out physical works in Mistri Khola hydel project

Published On: January 29, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a mandamus order to immediately halt the physical infrastructure of the under-construction Mistri Khola-2 hydel project in Myagdi district.