Post-quake reconstruction: Over 23,000 private houses and 1,000 classrooms reconstructed in Makawanpur

Of the recorded 34,188 beneficiaries of the government grant to rebuild their quake-damaged houses, agreements had been signed with 32,805, according to the National Reconstruction Authority, Project Implementation Unit Grant Management Office in Makawanpur district.

NC president Deuba gets invitation to visit China 

The visiting delegation led by Guo Yezhou, vice-minister of Communist Party of China, held talks with Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba today and gave him an invitation to visit China. 

Political instability not acceptable to NC: Khand

He added that the party was protesting to make an alert as instability could rise with the dissolution of the parliament. Khand added that his party was waiting for Supreme Court’s verdict on the parliament dissolution move.

Broadband internet connected in 512 of 753 local units 

Government's vision to ensure high speed broadband internet in all places across the country has been gaining a momentum with 67 per cent of physical progress achieved as of mid-December.

SAFF championship to take place in Bangladesh   

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship is going to take place in Bangladesh in 2021.  

Pathivara forest fire enters Kanchanjungha Conservation Area

The forest fire of Pathivara area in Taplejung has entered the Kanchanjungha Conservation Area (KCA). The fire is continuous for more than five days.     

'Prosperity stems from agriculture'   

At a time when the people's representatives are blamed of chanting the slogan of 'prosperity' but avoiding any substantial responsibility, a ward member here has devoted himself in agriculture.

Helicopter used to douse fire near Pathivara Temple   

The fire in the jungle near Pathivara Temple here was prevented from reaching the temple on Monday. Even a helicopter was used to spray water to douse the fire that had been continuing for five days.    

Humla people elated over electricity facility  

The people from northern belt of Humla district have been happy to have electricity in ten years of the hydropower construction.    

Agreement made between protesting sugarcane farmers and government

At a negotiation held at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies today, a four-point agreement was reached. According to the agreement, the sugar mill owners ought to pay the sugarcane farmers all their due payments within 21 days.