HoR dissolution is for stability and change: leader Thapa

Referring to those in the NCP who are against taking a fresh mandate of the people, he said, "Their attention is towards reversing the achievements of the revolution. They are caught up in the snare of the enemies. The party will carry forward with determination the steps taken by the party's nationalist leadership."

JSP-N leaders demand Speaker to call HoR meeting

The JSP-N has considered the HoR to be alive despite its dissolution on December 20 by Prime Minister, said JSP-N leader Keshab Jha. From the JSP-N, the meeting was attended by JSP-N chair Upendra Yadav, party's Federal Council Chairperson Dr Baburam Bhattarai and leader Laxman Lal Karna.

Country gains self-sufficiency in marigold: flower trade declining  

The country is becoming self-reliant in marigold in recent years. Last year 2.5 garlands of marigold were sold during the Tihar festival when the demand for marigold garlands is high. This year, however, the demand was only for 1.5 million garlands.    

Massive fire at Mithila Department, property worth Rs 50 million gutted   

A massive fire broke out at Mithila Department located at Shiva Chowk of Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City this morning.    

Dense fog occurs due to influence of Westerly wind

Fog has covered most parts of the country due to the influence of the Westerly wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.   

Baitadi jeep accident: one dies, three injured   

A person died and three other were injured in a jeep accident at Sunarya rural municiplaity-7, Alugaira in Baitadi this morning. 

Gandaki province floats 60 plans for tourism expansion 

Gandaki province government has brought into implementation some 60 plans in the district for the fiscal year 2077/78 BS. It may be noted that only seven plans were chosen for tourism promotion in the district last year.     Out of Rs 52.4 million appropriated for the implementation of seven plans in the fiscal year 2076/77 BS, only Rs 24.4 million was spent due to the effects of coronavirus transmission.  

Declining cardamom price dejects farmers 

Cardamom farmers have come across a worrying situation owing to the unanticipated market price of cardamom – the main source of income of mountainous region. The cardamom price has witnessed unexpected variations for the past few years.    

Crusher and sand processing industries found operated against criteria

Most of the crusher and sand processing industries being operated in Makawanpur district under the Bagmati Province have been found against the stipulated criteria and standards.      According to the District Administration Office, most of the industries have breached the government-stipulated standards in operation.    

HoR does not get dissolved as per Article 76 of Constitution: Speaker Sapkota

Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has said the House of Representative (HoR) cannot be dissolved as long as the option exists before the HoR to form government as per Article 76 of the Constitution of Nepal.