NC leader Adhikari passes away at 76

Adhikari had been suffering from diabetes and blood pressure. He was admitted to Manamohan Memorial Hospital in Swayambhu on June 11 after his health worsened, said the family of the deceased. He died at 11 pm, said Pradip Raj Adhikari, president of the Nepali Congress Lamjung-Kathmandu liaison committee.

Prohibitory order in Baitadi extended by 15 days

The prohibitory order to prevent spread of COVID-19 in Baitadi district sharing its border with neighbouring India has been extended by 15 days (until June 29). A meeting of the District COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) held on Sunday decided to extend the prohibitory order beginning today midnight (at 12 am).

Leader Khanal hospitalised

The leader who was brought to the Hospital after he complained of physical weakness was recommended for admission by doctors, according to his private secretary Krishna Bhattarai.

Viral fever grips Galfagad folks im Humla  

Locals at Galfagad at Adanchuli Rural Municipality-2 in Humla district have been suffering from viral fever for some days now. The cases of viral fever are on the rise in the locality.    

FNJ UK gets new leadership   

The UK chapter of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has got a new leadership with Dhrubaraj Aryal as a chair. The election held on Sunday picked the new leadership.   

'Proposal to graduate Nepal from LDC status to be presented for endorsement'   

Nepal has met the criteria to graduate to the status of developing country with mid-level income from the category of Least Developed Country (LDC). In this connection, preparation is being made to get the final proposal endorsed from upcoming General Assembly of the United Nations.  

Minister Nembang vows protection of Khuwalung stone

On the last day of annual review meeting of the ministry’s departments today, Minister Nembang argued that some forces were exercising to politicize the issue of the stone but the government has no plans to break it.

Eight families in Baglung displaced by mudslide

Eight families at Badigad Rural Municipality in the district of Baglung have been displaced by a mudslide caused by incessant rain.

Gandaki Province govt decides to provide facilities to former CM

Gandaki Province government has decided to provide facilities to the former Chief Minister. The first meeting of the province government held since Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokhrel became new CM took this decision today. The facilities would be determined by formulating a procedure.

Farmers get agri-inputs in grants   

Agricultural tools have been provided to maize farmers in Gaindakot Municipality of Nawalparasi (East of Bardaghat-Susta).