Door opened to send Nepali youths to Israel for employment

At a programme organised at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security today, Director General at Department of Foreign Employment, Kumar Dahal, on the behalf of the government of Nepal and Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, on the behalf of the government of Israel signed the protocol.

NHRC urges for immediate payment to sugarcane farmers

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to help clear the due payment of sugarcane farmers as per the agreement made with them. The NHRC reminded the government that the farmers were paid only partially for their products even after the passage of 21 days of the agreement.

Ghodaghodi wetland in danger of drying up

Due to deforestation, increasing human encroachment, lack of proper management, the danger of drying of the surrounding lakes, including Ghodaghodi, has increased. "The lakes are disappearing so fast. There may be no wetland remains in the future," said conservationist Dayaram Chaudhary. 

Winter session of Province 1 Provincial Assembly postpones until further notice

On the occasion, Speaker of the Provincial Assembly Pradip Kumar Bhandari read out a letter calling the assembly session received from the Province Chief Somnath Adhikari 'Pyasi'. Approximately, three minutes after the meeting begun, Speaker Bhandari announced the postponement of the assembly session.

Northern Lapwing spotted for the first time in Deukhuri Valley

According to conservationist Chiranjivi Khanal, Northern Lapwing was spotted for the first time in Deukhuri Valley’s Rapti riverbank.

PM did not face obstruction in HoR, Hearing to continue Tuesday

Also pleading on behalf of the petitioners, advocate Saroj Krishna Ghimire said the Constitution does not give the Prime Minister the authority to dissolve the HoR. The decision to dissolve the house cannot take place with the lone decision of the leader of the ruling party's parliamentary party.

Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway to come into operation by February 2nd week

The much-talked-about Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway is coming into operation from the second week of February. Nepal Railway Company general manager Guru Bhattarai said the necessary preparations for operation of the railway service have reached the final phase and it would be started from the second week of the next month

COVID alters artists' choice: celebrities opt for music videos

Likewise, during the COVID-19 infection, actors like Nazir Hussain, Akash Shrestha, Puja Sharma, Aryan Sigdel, Aanchal Sharma, Rebecca Gurung, Pradip Khadka, Salon Basnet, and many others released their music videos.

Why to get afraid of election, PM questions

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the republic achieved after long struggle of Nepalis would not be pushed to regression on anyone's personal interest or signal.

India's prohibition on import of palm oil ruins Nepali industries

The refined palm oil which was in the list of export in fiscal year 2018/19 has been removed from the list from July 16 to December 15 in this fiscal year. The industries in this area are economically hit after the removal of palm oil from the list of 20 items exported to India.

Bullfight held in Dhading to mark Maghe Sankranti

At least 28 pairs of bulls were brought for the bullfight competition held at two different places in the district -18 pairs of bulls at Dhuwakot, Nilakantha Municipality-14, and 10 pairs of bulls at Khalte of the same municipality.

Yoga developed in Nepal and internationalized: PM Oli

At a special programme organised by National Yoga Day Main Organising Committee at the official residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar today, Prime Minister Oli clarified that the yoga developed by our forefathers for dynamic lifestyle by keeping body fit, increasing immunity power and tolerance power has been internationalized.

Hearing on HoR dissolution writ petition goes short of time; next hearing on Friday

In response to a question by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana, Attorney General Kharel said, "Court is transparent. Even the cases in full bench come to the constitutional bench. The constitutional bench is formed to interpret the constitution related issues."

We are authentic NCP: Chairman Prachanda

The former Prime Minister said that the NCP was in protest to defend the federal democratic republican set up as the polity was attacked. He exhorted NCP cadres to realise historic responsibility to defend the constitution and federal set up.

Wild animals dying in lack of proper protection 

A tiger was killed in a private car accident at Jitpur Simara Sub-metropolis-1 in Bara district on January 2, 2021. The adult tiger was hit by a car (Ba 16 Cha 811), which was heading to Sarlahi from Hetauda and died on the spot on the highway.

Ministry calling tender for construction of three tunnels

During the monitoring of the 104-year-old 200-meter tunnel route located at Churiyamai temple premises along Hetauda-Birgunj road section, Minister Phunyal shared that budget has been allocated for the construction of tunnel routes—Budhanilkantha-Gokarneshwor of Kathmandu to-Batuwatal, Bhimphedi of Makawanpur-Kulekhani Posta Bahadur Bogate.

Bullfight in Nuwakot on Maghe Sankranti: 31 pairs of bulls registered

According to the organisers, 31 pairs of bulls have been registered for four different places. Out of 31 pairs, 17 pairs have been registered for Taruka, the major place for bullfighting, in Tarakeshwor Rural Municipality-3.

NA seventh session prorogued

The seventh session of the National Assembly (NA) that started on January 1 has prorogued today. At today's NA meeting, NA Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina read out a letter in this regard sent by President and announced that the session was prorogued.

Three injured in gas tank explosion in a factory in Banepa

Of the injured, Lok Bahadur Khadka, 55, of Banepa-13, who sustained a serious injury, has been referred to Kirtipur Burn Hospital after primary treatment at Shir Memorial Hospital in Banepa. Saila Bhujel, 70, of Bhaisipati, Banepa-13 and Kumar Bhujel, 42, of the same place, who were mildly injured, have been undergoing treatment at the Shir Memorial Hospital in Banepa.

PM Oli arrives in Dhangadhi to address mass gathering

He landed at the Dhangadhi airport on the regular flight of Shree Airlines. Thousands of people are expected to attend the mass assembly.