Government committed to create appropriate environment to bring in foreign investment: PM Deuba

Addressing a programme marking the 10th anniversary of the Investment Board Nepal organised at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar, today, Prime Minister Deuba called on foreign investors to invest in Nepal.

No differing views in UML regarding MCC: Deputy General Secretary Poudel

CPN (UML) Deputy General Secretary Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said there are no differing views within the party regarding the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact. As he said the UML would clarify its position on the matter once the government introduced the MCC proposal to the parliament.

Constitution Day to be observed by hoisting national flag at every house  

The Seventh Constitution Day-2078 is to be observed as the National Day from September 18-20 within the country and abroad. On the occasion, illumination would be organised in the country and Nepali Embassies and diplomatic missions abroad.  

Two girls die due to snake bite   

Two girls have died after being bitten by snake in Mahottari district.    

Manakamana Temple opened to devotees after about four months  

The Manakamana Temple in Gorakha district has been opened to devotees after about four months. The famous goddess shrine of the country was closed since May 6 over the risk of COVID-19.    

“World’s longest” suspension bridge in Baglung gets its name   

The “world’s longest” suspension bridge in Baglung district linking Baglung and neighbouring Parbat district has been given its name in Nepali and English.   

International Literacy Day today: 23 districts to be declared fully literate 

The International Literacy Day is being celebrated today in the country through virtual and other means.     The theme of the International Literacy Day this year is “Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide.”  

10th session of the federal parliament begins today   

The tenth session of both the houses of the federal parliament is commencing from today. President Bidya Devi Bhandari has summoned the meeting of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly for 4:00 pm Wednesday on the recommendation of the Government of Nepal.    

Call for not making hasty decision to open schools  

Preparations are underway in a way to resume the operation of schools at local levels of in Kathmandu and other districts from September 17 being based on the risk analysis of COVID-19.    

Sunuwar picked as chair of Nepal American Artists Association 

Nisha Sunuwar has been elected the chairperson of the Nepali American Artists Association. The fourth convention of the Association held on Tuesday unanimously elected a 17-member working committee under the leadership of Sunuwar.