Human activities posing threats to migratory water birds

The number of migratory water birds at Taudaha Lake has sharply declined over the years, according to Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN).

Economy on healthy track, Finance Minister says

Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada has said that the country's economy was moving ahead on robust, straight and stable track.    

NC not competing for Speaker's post

Main opposition Nepali Congress has decided not to field a contender in the election of House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker.    

Time has come to sort out pending issues, PM Oli tells his Indian counterpart

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that time has come to resolve the pending issues between Nepal and India through diplomatic consultations.    

Health Minister Dhakal inspects Dadeldhura Hospital   

Health and Population Minister Bhanubhakta Dhakal has inspected the Dadeldhura Hospital today.     On the occasion, Minister Dhakal acquired information on the status of physical infrastructure, human resources, equipment and medicine at the hospital, Hospital's chief medical officer Dr Jagadish Chandra Bista said.    

90% Bhaktapur heritage reconstruction complete

Bhaktapur Municipality has set an example in the preservation of historic and cultural heritage sites.

‘Police encounters’ not free from controversies

Four persons were killed and eight others injured in police encounters in the last two years, according to records of Nepal Police Headquarters. But some of the actions, also termed police encounters in which individuals are killed, have not remained free from controversy.

Little tea sellers at Basantapur doing a lot for families

Situated at the heart of Kathmandu City, Basantapur is a ‘go-to’ place for tourists and Nepalis to hangout. On winter days and especially during the evenings, people of all age groups are seen sipping tea and holding conversations with their friends, families and acquaintances on the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square.

Lawmakers to the government: Bring sick industries into operation

Speaking in the 'special hour' during the session of the National Assembly, the upper house of the federal parliament, today, the lawmakers called on the government to immediately bring into operation the sick industries that were set up with the government's investment.    

NA passes 'Federal, State and Local Level (Inter-relation Management) Bill’

National Assembly (NA), the Upper House of the Federal Parliament, today passed the, 2075'. The bill was passed unanimously.    

Election for HoR Speaker set for 26th Jan

The Ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) and other political parties decided to hold the election on 26th January.

Sugar mills slow in clearing farmers’ dues

At least three sugar mills have not paid any dues to the sugarcane farmers by Sunday while three others have made partial payments. However, eight sugar mills have cleared all the dues.

Nepal at high risk of coronavirus

With the recent World Health Organisation (WHO) reports of coronavirus in Wuhan, China and later the confirmation of novel coronavirus cases in people identified in Thailand and Japan, Nepal too is at high risk of the disease, say health experts.

NCP chooses Agni Sapkota as HoR Speaker

The NCP Secretariat meeting held today nominated Sapkota’s name for the position of speaker of HoR, said NCP leader Bishnu Poudel.

NCP Secretariat meeting to choose HoR speaker begins

Meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to appoint Speaker of the House of Representative (HoR) has started at Prime Minister’s residence, Baluwatar.

NA members debate on MCC

Meeting of the National Assembly today witnessed debate among members on Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).    

MCC important for Nepal: NC President Deuba

Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has dubbed the much-talked Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the US- proposed development initiative, 'good' for Nepal.

MCC capable of serving nation's interest: Spokesperson Shrestha   

Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said the former UML and Maoist had already become history and the party could no more be operated on a division.    

Curfew imposed in Barhabise, Sindhupalchowk

Sindhupalchowk District Administration Office (DAO) imposed curfew after the locals created chaos while demonstrating against destruction of roadside infrastructures around Araniko Highway, Barhabise Bazaaar in Barabise Municipality-3, 4 and 9.

Bhatta recommended chair of TRC, Subedi for CIEDP

Ganesh Dutta Bhatta has been recommended to chair the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) while Yuba Raj Subedi to chair the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP).