Collective Action Needed To Curb Drug Abuse

Drug abuse is a formidable challenge in society. It not only harms drug users but also their families, community and nation. Drug abuse has assumed global proportions. As such, different countries have enacted different laws. In our context, drug abuse is considered a heinous crime.

Can US Control Gun Violence?

Even when admitting their country's imperfect human rights records, US officials and experts argue that the US democratic system is built in such a way that it can self-correct its mistakes. Despite such rhetoric, facts don't support their argument. For example, in 2020 nearly 20,000 Americans were killed in gun violence, the most in the past two decades, according to the Gun Violence Archive. In addition, another 24,000 people committed suicide using a gun.

NPC unveils 5-year nutrition strategy plan

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has unveiled five-year strategy (2021-2025) under the III stage of Scaling Up Nutrition Movement of the United Nations. Vice-chairman of NPC Prof Dr. Puspa Raj Kadel launched the strategy amidst a function held on Monday.

Work to demolish Rithepani hill begins, to ease for aircraft to land, take-off

Rithepani hill that lies to the east of Pokhara Regional Airport runway is being cut down. While property owners have cut the hill hastily, absence of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is halting the process in the forest areas.

Budget to focus on reviving COVID-crushed economy

“We are working on the preparation of budget for the coming fiscal year giving top priority to address COVID-19 impacts in economic recovery programmes and accelerate economic growth,” he said while launching Nepal Development Update made public by the World Bank virtually on Monday.

Police begin probe into Bigyan Koirala’s ‘abduction and abuse case’

The Banke District Police Office has begun investigating into the claims made by Bigyan Koirala, who claims that he was abducted at 10 and suffered sexual abuse for 24 years since.

Murder suspect held after 18 years

Gharti Tamang, 41, of Khaniyabas Rural Municipality-3, had mercilessly thrashed Parshuram Tamang in November 2002, who later died on the way to hospital. He had been on the run since then.

Makwanpur forest offices working to save stocked timber

According to Achyut Upadhyaya, assistant forest officer at the Division Forest Office, Hetauda, ​​priority has been given to creating control lines. The office has also cleaned bushes to eliminate flammable materials. “Our aim is to prevent fire spreading to the stocked logs,” he said.

Khuwalung in east Nepal gaining attention of many

A huge boulder situated in the middle of Saptakoshi River is called Khuwalung in the Kiranti language. “Khuwalung bears a long history which dates back to the ancient Kirant settlement. Thus, this place holds significant importance in the Kirant community,” said Meg Raj Rai, a local.

One dies, two sustained injuries in accident

Driver Ram Bahadur Shrestha, 44, of Lisankhupakhar Rural Municipality-5 and the vehicles involved in the collision are under the control of the police, according to the District Traffic Office.