Chhath festival strengthens national unity: President Bhandari   

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes to all the Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Chhath festival. She has wished all peace and prosperity.          In a congratulatory message here on the occasion, President Bhandari said that in geographically, socially and culturally diverse society like Nepal, festival like Chhath further bolsters mutual unity, goodwill and brotherhood thereby further strengthening national amity.  

Unity in diversity and social amity are instance of cultural practices: PM Deuba 

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended best wishes to all the Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Chhat festival. He had wished all peace, prosperity, good health and longevity.   

Chhath festival begins today 

The Chhath festival observed as a common cultural symbol of Tarai/Madhes is beginning today.           The festive fanfare has been seen in different parts including Gaurighat, Kupondole of Kathmandu Valley as well.           The festival is dedicated to the Sun God, with offerings made to the rising and setting Sun. It is observed for four days, from Kartik Shukala Chaturthi to Kartik Shukla Saptami as per the lunar calendar.    

President appoints province chiefs in three provinces

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held Monday had recommended Prashuram Khapung of Tehrathum as the Province Chief of Province 1, Tilak Pariyar of Banke for Karnali Province and Devraj Joshi of Bajura for Sudurpaschim Province as per Article 163 (2) of the Constitution.

RCC bridge will be constructed over Arun River: CM Rai

Talking to journalists at Tumlingtar of Sankhuwasabha today, Rai said the provincial government is committed to constructing a bridge over the Arun River at Lamsuwaghat, connecting Khadananda municipality of Bhojpur district and Khandbari municipality of Sankhuwasabha district. He said the bridge would be constructed during his term in office.

Only presidential system ensures stability, Dr Bhattarai argues

Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of Janata Samajwadi Party, Nepal Dr Baburam Bhattarai has said that a stable government cannot be made in the country until the implementation of the directly-elected executive presidential system.

Relief to be provided to farmers based on the extent of damage to their crop

A meeting of the Council of Ministers had, on October 25, formed the task force to carry out a study on the damage caused to rice crop due to the flooding and inundation following the unseasonal precipitation.

19 medical stores face action in KTM Valley  

The Department of Drug Administration took the action against 19 medical stores operated in Kathmandu Valley. The Department took action within a period from mid-September to mid-October.    

Health Office, Kapilvastu plans vaccination campaign for cholera

Public Health Officer Hemraj Pandey said the Health Office Kapilvastu is preparing for vaccination against the illness. The World Health Organisation has already agreed to provide 250,000 doses of cholera vaccines and the vaccination would start once the vaccines arrive, according to the Office.

Speaker and Finance Minister inspect Bahrabise Tatopani road, transit  

Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota and Finance Minister Janardan Sharma 'Prabhakar' today made an on-site inspection of the Araniko highway from Bahrabise to the Miteri Pul (Friendship Bridge) at Nepal-China border transit in Sindhupalchowk district.