Fire breaks out in Taplejung district headquarters (Photo Feature) 

A fire has started at local Kopche in Phungling, the district headquarters of Taplejung. The fire broke out at 8:00 am today from a house at Kopche bazaar. A house was gutted to fire and the firefighters and the security personnel are working to douse the fire, it is said.

Province Chief Sherchan inspects Rapti Academy of Health Sciences

Chief of Lumbini Province Amik Sherchan on Thursday made an inspection visit to Rapti Academy of Health Sciences and took stock about the Academy's progress.     On the occasion, he assured the stakeholders of the Academy's development since the institution was linked to people's health and education.    

Call to make Nepal Sanskrit University technology-friendly 

Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Poudel has said the Nepal Sanskrit University should progress through optimum utilisation of information technology.   

Change of ballot paper colour due to technical reason: EC

It may be noted that the CPN UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli had raised concerns over the EC's decision to use green colour.

President's call to work on reducing road accidents

Expressing sorrow over the death of 15 passengers in a bus accident at Madi of Sankhuwasabha today, the President has extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. She also wished speedy recovery of the injured.

Vice President expresses sorrow over Sankhuwasabha road accident

Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has expressed deep sorrow over the humanitarian loss caused due to a road mishap that occurred at Madi Municipality-6 in the district of Sankhuwasabha on Thursday.

Labour desk at TIA removed 

The labour desk set up at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) by the government has been removed. The desk set up by the government targeting workers going for foreign employment was removed.

MCC needed for Nepal’s development: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact which was recently ratified by the House would prove its significance in terms of the development of Nepal.  

Identities of all 14 deceased of Sankhuwasabha bus accident ascertained

Identities of all the 14 deceased of the Sankhuwasabha bus accident have been ascertained. All of them died on the spot in the accident. The accident took place when a bus en route to Damak of Jhapa from Okharbote of Madi fell around 300 meters off the road near Saatghumti of Madi-6 this morning, said police.

FM Sharma directs IBN to proceed big projects by creating fund 

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has directed the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) to take big projects ahead by creating capital on its own.