Govt decision for cheap popularity: UML
The CPN-UML has criticized the government decision to distribute the senior citizen allowance from the age of 65. Organizing a press meet at the party central office, Dhumbarahi, the party has condemned the government for making the inappropriate decision that would affect long-lasting.
PM assures not to let Nepalese territory be encroached
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has committed not to let a single inch of Nepalese territory be encroached upon. Receiving a field study report jointly prepared by the All Nepal National Free Students' Union (ANNFSU) and All Nepal National Independent Students' Union-Revolutionary (ANNFISU-R), the PM Deuba made such statement.
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Govt to declare deceased of Bandarmude as martyrs
Government is preparing to declare the deceased of Bandarmude incident as martyrs. 38 people lost their lives in an ambush targeted to a passenger bus by Maoist during insurgency on June 5, 2005, at Bandarnude of Chitwan.
Language Commission to preserve 29 languages
The Language Commission is working on a plan to preserve 29 languages that are on the verge of disappearance, including the Chepang, Kusunda and Dura languages. The Commission has stated that it is starting work on protecting the languages that are spoken only by a few people and which are not in common use as they face the risk of extinction.
Nepali Cricket team announced for Division 2
Nepali cricket team has been announced for International Cricket Council (ICC) League Division-2 scheduled for February 8 to 15. ICC representatives Animul Islam, instructor Jagat Tamata and Captain Paras Khadka have finalized the names of the players on Thursday.
'Padmaavat' hits screen amid violence by Rajput outfits
Amid calls for its ban resonating across several states in the country, Padmaavat released in theatres today. Vandalism and violence were reported in Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra yesterday, with members of fringe groups taking to the streets to protest the release of the film.
