Hunting tourism begins in Dhorpatan

This year's hunting tourism has started in the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve (DHR), the only legal hunting area in Nepal. Commercial hunters from abroad have started arriving in Dhorpatan to hunt the wild animals like blue sheep and Jharal (Himalayan tahr). The DHR has deployed staff and porters for the hunters in the respective blocks for making necessary arrangements and guiding the hunters. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation has permitted the hunters to kill seven blue sheep...

Minister Rijal pledges for capacity building of army

Minister for Defence Dr. Minendra Rijal Sunday inspected the Nepali Army Headquarters and inquired information about various issues. Welcoming him to the Army Headquarters, Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Prabhu Ram Sharma expressed his gratitude to Minister Dr. Rijal for the guidance and support it has been receiving from the government and the Ministry of Defence so far.

Post-monsoon rains offer respite from oppressive heat

After a week of sunshine, which allowed the main days of Dashain to be hospitable, the country experienced the first post-monsoon rains from Saturday night. The rains also came as a big respite for the people reeling under scorching heat in Kathmandu and the Terai. Meteorologists said that a combination of the low atmospheric pressure system developed around the coastal area of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind led to generally to partly cloudy and rainy situation in many...

The Message Of Dashain

Nepalis have celebrated the main days of Dashain, the greatest festival of Hindus, with much joy and excitement. Unlike the previous year, this year’s Dashain was more joyous as the fear of COVID-19 pandemic subsided remarkably. The number of COVID infections and fatalities has drastically gone down of late which is a positive thing. Last year, people were forced to live in the shadow of the pandemic. As a result, Dashain did not

Qatar Quotes Strategic Policy

Come November 2022, and the World Cup football takes off in Qatar, showcasing its riches, managerial skills, application of technology and diplomacy. Considered a pride of prestigious pursuit in being awarded FIFA’s venue for the top-notch tournament in which 32 world’s best and brightest soccer teams vie for the coveted crown, the oil and gas-rich emirate is already beaming with stupendous success.

Ensuring Safe, Nutritious Food To All

Every citizen is entitled to access safe and nutritious food as it is a prerequisite for good health. With the theme of ‘Our actions are our future: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life’, this year’s World Food Day was marked on Saturday. The day is celebrated every year on October 16 to commemorate the inception of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations

Prioritise Road Safety

When any road accident takes the lives of many people, the top level authorities pledge to control such mishaps by any means. They also promise to make sweeping reforms in road engineering and check traffic pressure for preventing the life-threatening accidents. But what is ironic is that they often seem to forget their commitment unless and until another equally horrifying vehicular accident occurs. Nepal witnesses more road accidents during the festival season as compared to normal ti

Home Minister initiates move to implement deal with Biplav’s party

Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand has taken initiative to implement the agreement reached between the government and the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) led by Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplav'.

Little Pratincole sighted in Valley after 192 yrs

Little Pratincole, which is called Paanigauthali in Nepali, has been recorded in the Kathmandu Valley after 192 years. A half-grown Little Pratincole has been noticed on the banks of the Manohara River in Bhaktapur.

Volunteers in the sky watch over migrant rescues by sea

As dozens of African migrants traversed the Mediterranean Sea on a flimsy white rubber boat, a small aircraft circling 1,000 feet above closely monitored their attempt to reach Europe.