Whereabouts of missing couple still not known

The situation of an elderly couple from Sahodawa of Pipara rural municipality-5 in the district is still not known, four days after the couple went missing.    

Byas Municipality to organise half-marathon on March 8

Byas Municipality, which has been organising ultra-marathon since the last four years, is to organise women's half-marathon for the first time. The half-marathon will be held on March 8 on the occasion of the International Women's Day. 

Bicycle commuters finding hard to make living as border restrictions continue

But contrary to their expectation, the transit point is yet to come into full operation. Despite the government decision to resume all transit points here, the local government continues to cause hurdles for the cross-border movements, preventing people like Chaudhary from resuming their works.  

Historic Palungwa palace in Taplejung crying for conservation

Historic Palungwa palace has been dilapidated for want of conservation. However, the concerned authorities have shown apathy for its preservation, complained local people. 

Monetary offerings at Pashupatinath from ‘QR Code’ system

The monetary offering could be offered from QR Code kept at four different places of Pashupatinath including the south entrance gate, the shoe and slipper room, and the main temple premises. A machine has been kept there for the same.    

Tarakeshwor reports bird flu second time

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza (H5N1), has been detected in Tarakeshwor, Kathmandu, again.

Nepali, Indian officials hold district-level consultation on border security

The Nepali and Indian authorities have agreed to exchange information on curbing trans-border crime and smuggling of illegal weapons and contraband as well as on maintaining law and order along the border areas.    

Nepali Congress leader Joshi undergoes surgery for stroke 

Nepali Congress leader Nabindra Raj Joshi has suffered a stroke. He was rushed to the Bir Hospital last night after he complained of health complications before taking him to the Thapathali-based Norvic Hospital for further treatment, according to the family source.    

Gold price slumps by Rs 500 per tola

Gold has slumped today by Rs 500 per tola. Chhapawal (hallmark) gold is set to trade at Rs 88,800 today against Rs 89,300 on Thursday.

Uncultivated land being tilled after incentives

Phedikhola Rural Municipality of Syanja district has decided to provide incentives to the farmers cultivating the land left untilled for two consecutive years. The rural municipality brought such scheme last fiscal year to involve the youths in agriculture, said Chairperson Ghanashyam Subedi.