Pokhara Metropolis mayor GC undergoes surgery for stroke 

Pokhara Metropolis Mayor Maan Bahadur GC underwent surgery for a stroke at the Kathmandu-based Neuro Hospital.  

Flood and landslide damaged eight projects

Eight various hydroelectricity projects have been damaged by the monsoon-induced disaster this year. 

Minimum wage for private workers reaches 15,000 per month

The provision of a new minimum wage for private-sector workers has come into effect from the current fiscal year.

Government urged to address transport sector's issues

A delegation of the Federation of Nepali National Transport Entrepreneurs (FNNTE) has urged the government to come up with programmes capable of restoring the transport sector affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Weather: Possibility of heavy rain in some places of country

The weather will be generally completely cloudy throughout the country on Saturday due to the influence of the monsoon wind. Light to moderate rainfall is forecast in many places.

Rapist arrested after seven months

Kanchanpur Police have arrested a man who had been on the run after being sentenced by the court for rape. The rapist was arrested after seven months of being pronounced guilty for the heinous act.

Cycle rally for tourism promotion

World Cyclist Pushkar Shah joined a cycle rally organised to promote tourism in Sainamaina of Rupandehi.

NC condemns attack on Ghimire 

Nepali Congress has condemned the attack on the party's central member Shyam Kumar Ghimire. Ghimire is also member of the Active Membership Probe Committee of the party.     Some party members attacked Ghimire taking over the issue of the party's active membership on Friday. Issuing a statement today, Party Spokesperson Biswa Prakash Sharma said this act when Ghimire was busy with the organizational task does not exhibit the conduct of a disciplined cadre of the party.    

Parbat section of mid-hill highway obstructed  

The Parbat-Baglung section of the mid-hill highway has been obstructed due to landslides triggered by continuous rainfall. Landslides that took place at Sahasradhara in ward no. 1 of Kusma municipality obstructed the road section since last night.    

Construction of Karnali corridor completed

The construction bid contracted by Nepali Army has been completed and handed over to the Road division office. The construction of a corridor of 181 km section from Khulalu of Kalikot to Salisalla of Humla district (122 km was contracted by NA) got completed.