Paddy worth over Rs 12 billion imported

The country imported paddy worth over Rs 12 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2021/22. The paddy amounting to 426,357,810 kilogrammes in weight was imported during this period.  

Construction of new cities requires budget, policies: Minister Jhakri  

Minister for Urban Development Ram Kumari Jhakri has stressed the need for managing a budget and making long-term policies for the establishment of new cities.

Chinese side agrees to increase trade   

The quantity of Chinese goods imported through the Rasuwagadhi transit is going to increase. An agreement was reached to increase the volume of Chinese goods imported into Nepal from the transit during 'virtual' talks between the border officials of Rasuwa and Jilung Province in Kerung, according to the District Administration Office.    

Locals continue to obstruct garbage disposal in Sisdol

The obstruction to the dumping garbage from Kathmandu Valley in Sisol of Nuwakot continues even today. The obstruction has not stopped despite the decision of the last cabinet meeting to form a high-level committee to minimize the impact of waste management at the landfill site of Bancharedanda, an area bordering Sisdol and Dhading in Nuwakot. 

Three killed in a motorbike accident

At least three persons died in a motorbike accident in Chitwan on Friday. They died when the accident took place in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-2, Ramailodanda. 

Bird flu detected again in Bhaktapur

The meeting of the district security committee held on Friday following the confirmation of the bird flu decided to destroy the chicken, eggs, waste, and feed as per Bird Flu Control Regulation, 2078.

Govt. committed to controlling inflation: Minister Bhusal

Speaking at a program organized here today on the occasion of the sixth foundation day of Godavari Municipality today, she said that it was difficult for ordinary people to run the daily expenses due to high cost.

Local level should be more accountable: PM Deuba

“As the local level is the closest government to people, it is natural that citizens have huge expectations with it,” he said, adding that public service delivery should be ensured with utilization of available resources. The PM also stressed building good governance with transparency and accountability at local levels.

Govt in favour of building enterprise-friendly atmosphere: Home Minister

During his address to the 23rd AGM and 12th Convention of Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) here Friday, the Minister said the government prioritised policy reforms and facilitation measures as it sought to further systematise the construction industry and see effective results.

No yellow journalism in name of freedom: Chair Oli

CPM (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has said that yellow journalism should not be done in the name of freedom.