‘People have felt presence of local government’

Duduwa Rural Municipality in Banke district is gradually transforming itself from one of the least developed local levels of western Nepal to a prosperous one. Chairman Narendra Chaudhary says that the local government has succeeded in making the people feel its presence through its work. Our Nepalgunj correspondent Siraj Khan recently talked with Chaudhary about the development works being carried out in Duduwa Rural Municipality. Excerpts: 

Nepal thump Malaysia as batsmen and bowlers shine

Nepal shone with both bat and ball as the host bested Malaysia by 69 runs in the last league match of the Tri-Nation Twenty20 International Series at TU Cricket Ground, Kiritpur on Thursday. 

Singer Lama to perform in America

Famous singer and lyrist Buddha Bir Lama is preparing to perform his 10th solo evening in the United States. It will be his first solo performance in the USA. Lama has alreday reached the United States for the event to be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,Saturday evening (April 25).

Year 2077: A Mixed Bag For Nepal

The year 2077 B.S. witnessed many joyous and undesired events.The start of the year coincided with the undesirable arrival of the fatal and destructive COVID-19 that delivered a blow to all Nepalis. The cruel and unavoidable virus took more than 3000 Nepali lives. The year also marked the completion of the KP Oli-led near two-thirds majority government's second year and its entry into the third year. Globally, 2077 was a year of challenge and hardship due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic...

Dharahara: Pride Of Kathmandu

The government is set to present the newly constructed Dharahara to the nation as a New Year 2078 gift. Destroyed by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Kathmandu on April 25, 2015, the construction started in October 2018.

Showdown At Kot

The news of the assassination of Gagan Singh reached the Hanuman Dhoka Palace within minutes after it happened. It was a well aimed single sniper shot fired from a neighboring roof top which killed Gagan Singh instantly while he was worshipping in his puja kotha at around 10 PM at night on 19th September 1846.

Ram And Ayodhya

Recently Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli claimed that the real Ayodhya lies at Thori in the west of Birgunj, Nepal. PM Oli is not the only person to claim that Ram was not born in India’s Ayodhya. Many cities around the world share the same name, Ayodhya.

Facial Melanosis Explained

“Dermoscopy Atlas of Facial Melanosis” authored by budding dermatologists Bibush Amatya and Priya Bhusal, introduces readers, intended dermatologists and dermatology residents, to clinical description, dermoscopic features and well labeled, good quality dermoscopic images of various skin conditions manifesting as facial pigmentation. Facial pigmentation or melanosis is something dermatologists encounter commonly in their day to day practice. In general population, it is a commonplace to find...

Human Health Vs Air Pollution

Environment refers to the surrounding objects influencing the development or growth of people, animals and plants; living or working conditions etc. Nature has, in fact, become synonymous with the environment and man is an important factor affecting the environment Man is affected by biophysical limitations, behavioural controls and resource availabilities. The survival of the human body depends on the factors like oxygen, heat, light, humidity and precipitation, wind, fog, clouds, atmospheric electricity...

Tourism Department caps number of climbers allowed on Everest

In an attempt to prevent overcrowding on the world’s tallest peak, especially at a time when the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing, the Department of Tourism (DoT) has introduced a cap on the number of people allowed to climb Mount Everest this season.