Philippines extends lockdown as infections spike

The Philippine government extended a lockdown by another week Monday after an alarming spike in coronavirus infections continued to surge and started to overwhelm many hospitals in the capital and outlying regions.

Under Construction Bridge costing Rs 21 crore collapses

A concrete bridge under construction over the Trishuli River connecting Thimura of Bharatpur Metropolitan City -1 and Devghat Rural Municipality of Tanahu has collapsed at 4 am this morning.

Highest number of wildfire incidents recorded this year

In the span of the last nine years, the largest number of wildfire incidents were recorded in Nepal this year.

Anya Taylor-Joy 'honoured' by SAG Award win

The 24-year-old actress took home the Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series award for her lead role in the Netflix show 'The Queen's Gambit' and she admitted it was "mental" to even be nominated.

Crossroads – Katha Timro Ra Mero begins its shooting

Shooting of love story film Crossroads – Katha Timro Ra Mero has begun. Directed by Aribinda Raj Gurung, the film will be shot in Nepal as well as the Indian cities of Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kolkata.

National Fine Arts Exhibition from April 15

Nepal Academy of Fine Arts has decided to award ‘Rastrya Araniko Pragya Samman’ to two artists for their contribution to the nation from their works. It was announced at a press conference held in connection to the preparations for the National Fine Arts Exhibition-2021 at Fine Arts Academy on Monday.

Baghkhor-Bhainse-Sitali road selected for strategic network

A road section from Baghkhor of Sailung Rural Municipality to Sitali of Melung Rural Municipality in Dolakha district has been chosen among the 165 strategic roads inaugurated by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Saturday.

Moving without mask? Police may fine Rs. 100

Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Range has begun coronavirus awareness programme at the main intersections of the capital from Monday. Today, teams led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at 14 places, including Jorpati, Maharajgunj, New Baneshwor and Ratna Park, urged commoners to take precaution to avoid coronavirus infection through miking.

Nepali army concludes Operation Himal Darshan

Dolakha, the nearest Himalayan district from Kathmandu, borders Ramechhap in the west, Sindhupalchowk in the south and the neighbouring China in the east and the north. While mountainous terrains, and rivers act as borders separating China from Nepal, boundary pillars have also been erected in the checkpoints of Dolakha.

Focus On Research And Development

It is needless to say that a proper application of science and technology can lead society to the path of development. In this age of science and technology, no nation can achieve its long-term national development goals without applying the scientific knowledge and modern technology.