Manang connected to national grid for the first time

Manang district, known as a district beyond the Himalayas, has been connected with the national grid for the first time. A 33-KV transmission line has been connected to the national grid recently. 

Pre-monsoon begins in country marking end of winter season

The pre-monsoon has made its way into the country from today, ending the winter season.     Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in a bulletin today said that the pre-monsoon has begun from March 1. The pre-monsoon period mainly runs for three months: March, April and May.    

Purbanchal cancer hospital comes into operation 

An epochal success has been achieved in the area of cancer treatment with the establishment and operation of a well-equipped Purbanchal Cancer Hospital in Birtamodh, Jhapa.     It is claimed that Nepal people do not need to go abroad for cancer treatment with the hospital coming into full-fledge operation.  

KMC begins imparting training for Nepal language education  

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has begun imparting training to the instructors of Nepal language which was chosen as a local language. The metropolis took the initiative to promote education of Nepal language.    

Problems of Chand-led group to be resolved soon, PM Oli says

Stating that Nepal has been recommended for its graduation to a developing country from the least developed country, the PM said that his priority would be to make the country self-dependent. He also announced an increment in the allowance to elderly people.

Fire guts property worth around Rs 1 million

The house belonging to Tok Prasad Poudel of Madi municipality-7 caught fire when a lighter kept in the house burst out all of sudden, said Spokesperson at the District Police Office, Chitwan, Surya Bahadur Thapa.  

PM Oli inaugurates four bridges 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today inaugurated four motorable bridges that link Damak to other local levels of Jhapa district.     Also the people's representative from Damak, PM Oli inaugurated the bridges simultaneously. 

NAC committed to passengers' safety

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has said it is committed to passengers' safety and national and international aviation safety standards. In a press statement today, the NAC said its decision to fly an aircraft followed the flight permission by the French company Airbus after going through a safety test.

Rasuwagadhi-Kerung check point to be reopened in full swing from Monday

The Rasuwagadhi-Kerung check point in Rasuwa district, one of the major trade points with China, will be reopened in full-fledged way from Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

President Deuba condoles Upreti's demise

Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed sorrow over the demise of the leader of party and former member of parliament Dr Shankar Prasad Upreti.