High broom price delights Ilam farmers

Farmers in Ilam are now happy after Kucho (broom), which has been a reliable source of income for them, started fetching higher price this year. The broom, which the farmers sold at Rs. 150 per kg from their home a month ago, is now being sold at Rs. 100 to Rs. 130 per kg. The price of the broom is the highest of all time.

Army felicitates Mt. K2 summiteers

Nepali Army Headquarters on Wednesday felicitated a 10-member Nepali expedition team that summited Mt. K2, world's second highest mountain peak, for setting world record by climbing the peak in winter season.

Remdesivir effective for COVID-19 patients: Study

The use of Remdesivir, an antiviral drug, has been found effective in treating COVID-19 patients in Nepal, according to a study conducted by Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC). The study conducted by NHRC shows that Remdesivir has been successful in treating COVID-19 patients as 84 per cent of the patients – moderate and serious ones – recovered and were discharged after getting the antiviral drug.

Mahat, Adhikari appointed GC board members

The government has appointment two members to the board of directors of Gorkhapatra Corporation. A minister-level decision of the Government of Nepal appointed Raju Kumar Mahat and Kabita Adhikari to the board.

Govt launches Digital Soil Map

The government has launched the Digital Soil Map (DSM) – a digital platform designed to give information on soil properties of Nepal on Wednesday. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli officially launched the platform developed by the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC)’s National Soil Science Research Centre in collaboration with USAID’s Nepal Seed and Fertiliser Project.

Respect the Verdict

In its historic verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has reinstated the House of Representatives (HoR) on Tuesday, bringing the derailed constitutional course back on track. The SC has termed the HoR dissolution unconstitutional and invalidated it by the writ of certiorari. President Bidya Devi Bhandari had dissolved the Lower House on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on December 20 last year and announced the dates for mid-term polls. Prime Minister O

Civil Service Bill In Limbo

Several bills awaiting ratification of the parliament during the winter session have been shelved or halted due to the dissolution of the House of the Representatives in the previous month. Though these stalled bills can be taken up after the new parliament is elected or reins

China's Rising Cine Industry

China's film market broke new records over the recent lunar new year period. Fuelled by a reduced willingness to travel, but a nonetheless functioning society owing to a successful handling of the COVID-19, moviegoers piled into cinemas over the holiday, producing box office returns of over $770 million.

Reconstruction of quake-resilient school begins in Dakshinkali

Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) Sushil Gyawali, Head of the Press, Information and Culture wing of the Embassy of India in Kathmandu Naveen Kumar and Mayor of Dakshinkali Municipality Mohan Basnet jointly carried out the ground breaking for the reconstruction of Shree Champa Devi Secondary School in Dakshinkali on Wednesday.

National Archives digitising old manuscripts

According to Archives Preservation Act 2046, old documents -- like hand-written manuscripts, books, reports, financial statements, treaties and agreements, newspapers, magazines, letter deeds, drawings, photos, maps, plans, charts, files, cases, registers, original or duplicate films, microfilms, golden plates, copper inscriptions -- are included in the documents of national significance.