Water from Rapti river to quench thirst of Nepalgunj city 

A project to bring water from the Rapti river has been implemented in Nepalgunj to address the acute shortage of water in the sub-metropolis.     The project is expected to solve the drinking water problem in the city in a sustainable manner to meet the growing demand.  

Mechanical parking suggested to replace unsystematic parking problem

Japan's Nippon Cable Company has proposed employing mechanical parking to alleviate the growing problem of traffic inconvenience and pollution in the Kathmandu Valley.     Company's officials at a programme here on Wednesday suggested this citing the findings of a survey conducted in Kathmandu. The survey study was related to feasibility study for business sustainability of mechanical

Newly appointed Minister Khatiwada takes oath of office

At a special programme organised at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Wednesday, Minister Khatiwada took oath of office and secrecy in accordance with Article 80 of the Constitution of Nepal.

National Sports Development Bill passed

the meeting unanimously approved a proposal seeking consideration on the 'Prison Bill, 2076 BS'. This bill was postponed due to a lack of quorum as Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota was about the present it in the House on March 2.

COVID-19 fallout: Sauraha hotels start cutting down staff

According to Bhattarai, around half the number of hotels in Sauraha have send 50 per cent of their staff on leave with the dwindling number of visitors and hotel bookings. The hotels here have employees ranging from 10 to 70.

Drive against Chhaupadi: More than 8 thousand sheds demolished

So far 8,617 chhaugoths have been pulled down as part of this campaign.

18 new members in the NA take oath

Newly elected 18 members in the National Assembly, the Upper House in the Federal Parliament, took oath of office and secrecy today.    

PM Oli's renal transplant surgery begins

Prime Minister Oli was taken to the operation theatre for the transplant at 10:00 am, according to the PM's press advisor Surya Thapa.

Gatherings, meetings prohibited   

Various programmes and events scheduled to be held in the district have been postponed in wake of the risk of infection of the Coronavirus or COVID-19.     Accordingly, the Visit Nepal Year 2020 unification trail trek event scheduled to be held on March 7 has been postponed.

Equipment worth 3 million for hospital 

The Lions Club International has donated essential medical equipment and appliances worth 3 million rupees to the District Hospital, Faplu.     Former Governor of Lions Club International Ananta Bhetwal handed over the equipment to the hospital on Tuesday.