KATHMANDU, June 12: Foreign tourists visiting Nepal too have been found to be the reason for child sexual exploitation in Nepal.

DANG, June 12: A motorcyclist died and two others were injured in a road accident near Hattikhauwa along Tulasipur-Ghorahi road section today.

KATHMANDU, June 12: Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on Sunday announced Naya Shakti Nepal party amidst presence of thousands of supporters at Dashrath Stadium. He also administered a 10-point oath to the newly-inducted members of the party.

Kathmandu, June 12: The Naya Shakti Nepal, a new political force led by Dr Baburam Bhattarai after his voluntary isolation from the then UCPN (Maoist) is holding a programme at the local Dashrath Stadium to formally announce establishment of a political party.  Top political leaders including Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN ( Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal and the Legislature-Parliament members have been invited to the inaugural session of the programme, Ram Chandra Jha, a leader representing the Madhes, said

KATHMANDU, June 12: The Embassy of Nepal in London, Nepal Tourism Board and Nepal Ireland Society are jointly organizing 'Nepal Ireland Day' on 4th September 2016 to mark the 17th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Ireland. The event will take place at Farmleigh, Phoenix Park in Dublin. The event will be opened to public from 12 pm to 5 pm.

BABIYACHAUR (MYAGDI), June 12: A flash flood which struck on Saturday night at Beni Bazaar caused damages to more than a hundred houses and retail shops while forcing the residents to stay awake all night.  The flood cascading from a higher ground above the settlement at 11 pm inundated the houses in Campus Chowk and Mangal Ghat. The flood laden with slush and stones broke into the houses.

NUWAKOT, June 12: The World Vision International Nepal's District Office at Nuwakot came under attack last night.  Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplop' led CPN Maoist has taken responsibility for the attack which took place at 12:30 am.

KATHMANDU, June 11: Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun 'Pasang', who is on an official visit to China, was paid a courtesy call Saturday by Governor of Yunnan Provincial People's Government, Chen Hao. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged their views on cooperation between Nepal and the Yunnan Province of China, the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing said in a press release.

DHANGADHI, June 11: Chairman of the CPN Maoist Centre Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reaffirmed on the need of a national consensus government for resolving the existing problems in the country. Talking to journalists here today, he argued that such a government was needed for implementation of the constitution, the post-earthquake reconstruction, resolution of the Tharu and Madhes problems and taking the peace process to a conclusion.

KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal's relations with India is "incomparable" and its growing ties with China was not at the cost of India, Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa said in New Delhi on Friday. Indian media reported that Thapa said that there was no threat to Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's government though Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal had set certain conditions to continue his party's support to the coalition regime.

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti Nepal is formally announcing the party on Sunday. Spokesperson Khim Lal Devkota said that representatives from 24 countries and all 75 districts of the country will attend the ceremony. The party said that major political parties and envoys of 25 countries have also been invited.

KATHMANDU, June 11: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has emphasized on the need to preserve and promote the sacred sites around the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and develop Lumbini as a town of peace internationally. Speaking at a program organized Saturday at the Sulakchan Kirti Bihar in Chovar to extend best wishes to Chief of the Bihar Dr Anoja Guruma, who was recently honored with the 'Mahasadhamma Jyotikdwaj Award 2016' by the government of Myanmar, President Bhandari said it was a matter of pride and happiness that Lumbini remains as a sacred pilgrimage for Buddhists around the world and also for those who believe in peace, non-violence, fraternity, tolerance and compassion.

BIRATNAGAR, June 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government is ready to address the demands of the disgruntled parties on Saturday. Inaugurating  Tarini Prasad Koirala Smriti Sanchargram in Biratnagar today, Oli said the government will address the demands of the agitating parties if they come to a dialogue with logical agendas. "Put forth your clear-cut demands mentioning the Articles of the Constitution, the government will address them," Oli said, claiming that the Constitution has not discriminated anyone in the country.

CHITWAN, June 11: Nepali Congress Central Committee member Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the existing problems should be resolved by forming a national consensus government. Speaking at a news conference organized by Chitwan chapter of Press Union here Saturday, leader Mahat said, "The incumbent government cannot resolve the problems of the people. So the national consensus government should be formed as soon as possible."

WASHINGTON DC, June 11: The world famous Forbes Magazine has published the list of 20 best value cities for budget travelers placing Pokhara of Nepal at the top. US Nepal Chamber of Commerce Vice-President Bed Kharel told the National news Agency (RSS) that the list published by the Forbes magazine would play significant role to attract tourists. The Forbes Magazine publishes the list of richest people of the world.

KATHMANDU, June 10: Siddhartha Vanasthali recorded 2-0 win over Bal Srijanalaya to win Pool A final of the Coca Cola Inter-school Football Tournament at Sano Gaucharan in Kathmandu on Friday. Diwakar Chaudhary and Pravin Sunuwar scored a goal each for Siddhartha.

KATHMANDU, June 10: Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) have highlighted the need to implement the India-offered Leave Travel Concession (LTC) scheme to boost and promote bilateral tourism.  Speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on Thursday, NICCI officials said that though the Indian government has approved a proposal to allow more than two million government employees to travel to Nepal along with Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka on LTC, the scheme has not been executed properly by both the governments.

KATHMANDU, June 11: Many of you must already be looking at different colleges now that your board exam results are coming out any day.  It’s a bewildering and exhausting experience when you are going through different colleges and all they have to offer but you can’t make up your mind.

Packed with action and adventure, ‘Sammy Adventures’ are webisodes that show how beautiful our country is and all that it has to offer.  Hosted, produced and directed by Samriddhi Rai, the eight-part web series on YouTube are quickly gaining popularity since the first episode was uploaded on May 26.

KATHMANDU, June 11: Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has got the go-ahead to import 30,000 tons of sugar. Officials of STC say sugar will start arriving into Nepal from mid-July. The government has set customs duty at 1 percent for import of 30,000 tons, down from the existing 15 percent.