PM's Assurance Makes Sports Sector optimistic

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in an interaction with sports stakeholders held recently affirmed the sports is also one of the productive sectors of the nation. At the same interaction, he pledged the government's support for the development of the sports much to the delight of sports persons and organisations.

Officials: 2 dead in Texas as subfreezing cold sweeps US

A sprawling blast of winter weather across the U.S. is likely to blame for the deaths of two people in Texas, where an unusually snowy emergency Monday knocked out power for more than four million people, shut down grocery stores and air travel and closed schools ahead of frigid days still to come.

I Am Committed To Fulfill Promises Made To People: PM

■ One thousand ninety-three days, which is exactly three years, have been completed today since the formation of the Government under my leadership. We are holding this press briefing in a special circumstance of the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the announcement of the dates for the new election. Therefore, before presenting brief account of the works performed by the present Government, I deem it necessary to explain why the House of Representatives had to be dissolved.

No intrinsic power to PM: Petitioners

Petitioners of the writs filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives claimed on Monday that autocrats could emerge if the court was unable to restore House. Stating that the Constitution gave no intrinsic power to the Prime Minister, they claimed the wrong steps taken by the Prime Minister needed correction. No special power is given to the Prime Minister in the Constitution, they said.

Saraswoti Puja today

Nepali people across the country are marking Basanta Panchami (Saraswoti Puja) on Tuesday. The festival is observed by worshipping Saraswoti, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture.

Committee formed to clean Fewa Lake

A committee has been formed under the leadership of the Gandaki provincial government to clean Fewa Lake. The committee, which includes officials of the Pokhara Metropolitan City and other stakeholders, was formed on Sunday to remove mud, stones, sand and debris from the lake.

Two zoological parks in the offing

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) is set to construct two zoological parks in two different parts of the country. Bhanu Zoological Park, poised to be the largest semi-open zoo once completed, is going to be constructed in Tanahun district. The park will cover an area of Ward Nos. 5 and 6 of Bhanu Municipality and Ward Nos. 11 and 12 of Byas Municipality, spreading over an area of 425 hectares. Its master plan has reached the Ministry of Forests and Environment seeking...

Revision Of Poll Code

With dates for the upcoming mid-term parliamentary elections nearing, the Election Commission (EC) has begun making necessary preparations for it. The election management body is now in the process of revising the existing election code of conduct.

Appropriate Technology For Development

In the developing world, there are many challenges to overcome. The majority of people living in the developing world have to struggle hard to make a living. However, there are several strategies or models designed to target at economic development.

Improved Seeds Boost Agro Production

Although agriculture is still the major occupation of people of many countries, especially of the developing and least developed ones, there is an insufficient agricultural production in these countries mainly due to the retention of age-old practices.