Agriculture Minister Aryal pledges to ensure enough fertilizers to farmers

The government would import fertilizers as per its necessity, she said. "Provinces have been asked to provide demands for fertilizers. For this, necessary arrangements will be made." Preparations were underway to seek long term solution to the problems related to fertilizer supply, she said.

Locals from Sundarijal to Balkhu urged to remain alert

The Melamchi Water Supply Development Board has appealed to the locals to remain alert, saying the water level in the Bagmati river might rise while testing the water supply project tunnel.

NC could support other parties run government: Senior leader Poudel

"NC can help other parties form and run the government while remaining in its poise. The Congress' role would be even more pertinent in this. We can be positive on this topic and discussions will be held in this connection," the party senior leader said.

Kali Marsi rice finds market in Japan

According to the locals of Jumla, this is the first time food products grown in Karnali have been exported to the overseas market. They hope that the country's name would be publicized in the international market with the export of the Jumli Marsi and beans.

Youth role crucial for checking wildlife hunting   

Various stakeholders have highlighted a crucial role of youths in checking wildlife hunting and poaching.    Speakers said this at a programme organized at Devchuli municipality of Nawalpur to mark the World Wildlife Day with the 'Forest and Livelihood: Sustaining People and Planet".     They called for youths to be proactive for the prevention and control of wildlife poaching and smuggling.

‘Remittance misuse’ behind rising divorce incidents   

Incidents of divorce have increased in Baglung district over the years. The data of the cases maintained at District Court Baglung and verdicts revealed an increasing trend of divorce of late.    

Bagmati cleanup campaign to be focused at Pashupati area   

The Bagmati cleanup mega campaign scheduled for coming March 6 and 13 is to be focused in the Pashupati area with a view to providing clean environment to religious visitors on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.    

NC won't shrug off responsibility: NC President Deuba

He said it in response to senior leader Ramchandra Poudel's view that NC should stay in opposition rather than join government. "It does not mean NC is greedy for power and post. But, if the situation develops for its leadership, it does not miss the chance either," he reiterated.

88 species of birds counted at Barekot

Barekot is rich in biological diversities and the study spanned for three days. The bird survey was economically assisted by the Network and was held in partnership of the Danfe Youth Club. The survey team includes Network's coordinator Saroj Shrestha, Chitwan Bird Society Chair Ramesh Chaudhary, local teacher Kali Bahadur Thapa and the community forest rangers.

NC calls PP meet before HoR session

The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has called its parliamentary party meeting for coming Friday to discuss contemporary political issues.