Estimated cost of Sunkoshi-Third hydropower project is Rs 160 billion   

The construction cost of the Sunkoshi-Third hydroelectricity project is estimated to be Rs 160 billion, the Department of Electricity Development said.   

Local governments in Dhanusha announce school holiday to avert extreme cold

Three local levels in the Dhanusha district have announced a four-day holiday for schools in their area following the increasing cold brought by the cold wave.   

Cold weather affects life in Banke

A cold wave coupled with thick fog for the past three days in Banke, the Terai district in the Lumbini Province, has affected people’s life. 

Two killed in tractor accident

Two persons died on the spot in a tractor accident in Kapilvastu this morning. The deceased have been identified as Shiva Kumari Tharu, 48, and Phool Kumari Tharu, 16, of Buddhabhumi municipality-3, according to the Area Police Office, Gorusinge.

Ailing persons pay Rs 750 thousand fare for airlifting to better health facility 

Two persons suffering from ear and nose problems for some time were rescued by helicopter on Monday. They were Lamu Tamang, 50, and Paljor Tamang, 25, from Namkha Rural Municipality-4 from northern belt of Humla district.    

Farmers worry over marketing of kiwifruit

The farmers here have been worried over marketing of kiwifruit. Although they had begun the kiwifruit farming expecting good sale, they are now selling the produce at low price.    

Minister Ale warns of stern action against those hassling migrant workers at airport

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Prem Bahadur Ale, has warned of stern action against those involved in hassling migrant workers at airport. Minister Ale said it while receiving a memorandum submitted by the Unified Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs' Organization on Monday.  

CM Pokharel directs employees to effectively implement federalism  

Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokharel has directed the employees to work in a result-oriented manner so that federalism would be implemented effectively.         

Schools closed due to cold wave

Three local levels in Parsa district have closed schools due to increasing cold for a week. Recently, Thori and Dhobini Rural Municipalities closed the schools till January 8.    

Prachanda elected CPN (Maoist Centre) chair  

Incumbent Chairperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has been re-elected chairperson of the party unopposed. Prachanda was elected unopposed as the chairperson by the first meeting of the new central committee of the party held at the Heritage Garden at Sanepa Heights in Lalitpur this afternoon, according to central member Himal Sharma.