Earthquake as powerful as of 1934 can kill 40,000 Kathmanduites: Experts

Each year, 16th of January is commemorated as Earthquake Safety Day across the country to lay emphasis on disaster preparedness readiness.

'China to support in operation of direct flights between Chengdu and Bhairahawa'

He stated that the experience of China's Sichuan province regarding agriculture commercialization and industrial development would also be useful for State-5. On the occasion, Chief Minister Pokhrel, through ambassador Hou, extended an invitation to the Sichuan province governor to visit State-5. Sichuan province and State 5 have sisterly relations.

President calls for more investment in children

On the occasion of the 'President with Children' programme held at the Rastrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti today, the Head-of-the-State urged for increasing investment in children's education, health and other aspects of their life, expressing hope the parliament and government would pay a special attention if they are deprived of proper care and protection.    

'Yoga helps in adopting realistic lifestyle'

Swami Ananda Arun proposed marking Yoga Day on the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha while Brahmakumari Kusum said yoga made life happy. Achyut Gautam of The Art of Living suggested including yoga in the secondary level education.

Devotees thronging at Devghat on Maghe Sankranti   

Devotees in large numbers have congregated at Devghatdham near the confluence of the Klaigandaki and Trishuli rivers. Devghatdham is one of the major pilgrimage sites of the country.    

Kwatra new Indian envoy to Nepal

Vinay Mohan Kwatra was appointed as the new Ambassador of India to Nepal. The local media reported on Tuesday.

70% Korea returnees running their own businesses

Seventy per cent of South Korea returnees are involved in their own business in the country. Remaining 20 per cent have returned to foreign employment and 10 per cent have been living idle.

Water ATMs to be set up across valley

With the success of a pilot water ATM established at the premises of Lalitpur Metropolitan City Office, Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board (KVWSMB) is setting up 15 new water ATMs in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley.

Efforts on to amend National Park Act soon: Chairman Dahal

The former prime minister said various projects were being run to develop Madi as a prosperous place.

China ready to support BP Koirala cancer hospital: Ambassador Hou

Chinese ambassador to Nepal, Hou Yanqi has committed to support the health sector in Nepal.    

Passport shortage looming as security printing purchase lingers on

As the process of purchasing security printing press remained stuck at the parliamentarian committees, the government is set to encounter a dearth of machine readable passports (MRPs) within next six months.

Better prospect, paychecks, posh life abroad escalating Nepali brain drain

Most of the teenagers in Nepal dream of going abroad to pursue higher education after completing high school study (grade 12).

Park for elderly citizens soon: Baskota

The government will construct a Baje-Bajai Park (Grandpa-Grandma Park) for the elderly people who are forced to lead frustrating life in isolation during old age. Assuming his office as Minister for Urban Development Monday, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota approved the file of policy level decision for the establishment of the park in the capital.

Govt not willing to curtail peoples' freedom: Minister Gyawali

Minister Gyawali stressed the need of holding extensive discussion while preparing third report of universal periodic review in coordination with NHRC Civil Society and government.

Supreme Court convicts companies including Bhat Bhateni of tax evasion

A joint bench comprised of Justice Cholendra Shamser Jabara and Justice Prakash Kumar Dhungana concluded that the companies were guilty of tax evasion by  rejecting the companies claim.

Prez receives annual report from CIAA

Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Nabin Kumar Ghimire, today presented the annual report of CIAA for the fiscal year 2018/19 to President Bidya Devi Bhandari.   

Upper House members riled at ministries

Members of the Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly, the upper house of the federal parliament, have complained that the ministries concerned have failed to obey the committee's directives issued at different times.   

  Finance Minister bats for joint effort for development of industrial sector 

Minister for Finance Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has underlined the need for inclusive investment in the industrial sector for the development and prosperity of the country. 

Seven Chinese ports opened for Nepal

Nepal has finally gained access to seven Chinese ports to undertake its trade and commerce activities.

‘Upendra Yadav should not talk about agitation’

As soon as Samajbadi Party (SP) Nepal and its chair Upendra Yadav quit the current federal government, he started threatening to launch an agitation.