Sagarmatha Dialogue meet highlights climate resilient schemes

A pre-discussion programme organised on ‘Sagarmatha Sambad' (Sagarmatha Dialogue) here today explored the issues of climate change and its effects. The discussion programme was held as a preparation for the dialogue to be held on April 2-4 this year.

Spouts all around, but only few have running water

The stone spouts or dhunge dhara, called hiti in Newari, in Kathmandu Valley have been gradually disappearing due to the growing urbanisation of the city combined with government’s indifference to preserve them even though they are vital sources of water for people living in the city.

Poudel accuses govt of deviating from principle of equality

Nepali Congress leader Ramchandra Poudel has accused the government of deviating from the principle of equality. Speaking at a press meet here today, the major opposition party leader alleged the government of being biased, forgetting that all people are equal.    

HoR meet obstructed for third time

Today's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been obstructed following the protest of main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC). The meeting which started around 45 minutes behind the schedule could not be forwarded following the interruption by the NC lawmakers. They stood from their respective seats in a gesture of protest.    

No meaning of protesting against govt.: Minister Banskota   

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Banskota has said that the government was committed to maintaining good governance in the country. He was speaking at a programme held on Saturday to announce ward no. 1 of Panauti municipality 'child-friendly local governance ward.'    

Waste segregation after Bancharedanda landfill

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has said that it would collect only solid wastes through a segregation process to identify degradable and non-degradable ones after the under-construction Bancharedanda sanitary landfill site comes into operation.

Govt freebies to leaders, over 4bln spills from state coffers after 2006

There comes always a good reason for leaders, the sitting and former constitutional body members, getting a good amount of government assistance for treating their diseases. The tendency to seek treatment at famous international hospitals is one of the reasons leaders request for the dole.

Miyapur village has no Chhaugoth

Achham is termed as a district with the highest number of Chhaugoth (a small shed designated for menstruating women and girls away from house). However, not many people know one particular village in the district has neither Chhaugoth nor its women stay outdoors during the periods.

NRA scrambles to address queries, complaints

“I am Gopal Dahal from Pokhara, Kaski district. I received the first tranche eight months ago, but have not received the second installment yet. So, I am calling to ask you when I can receive the second installment.”

Nepal eager to hand over SAARC chairmanship to Pakistan soon: PM

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has emphasised the need for a consensus among the member nations of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to hold its 19th summit at the earliest

Masks can do only so much to protect us

After the outbreak of novel coronavirus in China, consumption of masks in Nepali markets has significantly increased, leading to their acute shortage.

Criminals, corrupt people must face action: NCP leader Nepal

Senior leader of ruling Nepal Communist Party Madhav Kumar Nepal today said guilty, criminals and corrupt people should not be let off action.

HoR meet postponed due to NC obstruction

The meeting of House of Representatives (HoR) has been postponed for Sunday.

PM Oli hopeful of 19th SAARC Summit at early date

In his brief speech following the visit to SAARC Secretariat today, the Prime Minister who is also the current Chair of this regional organisation, said he was confident that the Summit would be held soon. Stating that he was eagerly waiting to hand over the Chair of SAARC to Pakistan, he recalled that the 18th Kathmandu Summit had laid an emphasis on deeper integration for peace and prosperity in the region.

PM Oli expresses sorrow over demise of Kul Bahadur 

Prime Minister and Chairperson of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), KP Sharma Oli, has expressed sorrow over demise of Kul Bahadur Gurung, father of Bijaya Gurung, an NCP central member and joint in-charge of the party liaison coordination committee. Kul Bahadur died on Monday in Parbat district at the age of 87.   

Worried families want swift rescue of their kin from Wuhan

Parents and relatives of the Nepali citizens currently staying in Wuhan, China, have again asked the government to urgently evacuate their kin and bring them home.

Banks pledge Rs. 100 billion for Arun III

Arun III Hydropower Project has fulfilled the conditions of the financing agreement for the development of the project.

At Gandaki transport office, license, renewal services crashing a bit too often

Gandaki Transport Management Office is one of the busiest government offices visited by a large number of service seekers every working day to issue and renew driving licenses, register and renew vehicles and provide pollution test stickers.

Nepali markets face shortage of mask after coronavirus outbreak in China

After the outbreak of novel Coronavirus, consumption of masks in Nepali markets have increased notably, thereby leading to shortage of masks.

National Assembly passes Nepal Media Council Bill

The National Assembly has unanimously passed the much-talked-about Nepal Media Council Bill, 2076 today.