Nepal Police to operate free bus service on Oct 6, 7 and 8

The Police Headquarters is operating the bus service on two routes in the Kathmandu Valley, for the convenience of the people during the Dashain.

Technology-based agriculture system will drive country: Education Minister

Minister Pokharel said the agriculture in the coming days should be aimed at achieving development and prosperity rather than sustenance-oriented.

Fulpati today

On the occasion of the Dashain festival, Fulpati will be taken into houses as per the tradition throughout the country on Saturday.

For many elders, Dashain is time for loneliness, despair

The Kathmandu Valley that witnesses hustle and bustle throughout the year, is gradually turning quiet, as a chunk of people have left the valley to join their families back home to celebrate Dashain. Dashain is a time of the reunion of distant and nearby family members and relatives and merrymaking.

Over 6000 policemen will keep tight vigil during festival time

As per the special festive security plan prepared by the Metropolitan Police Office, Ranipokhari, there will be around 93 plain-cloth policemen, who will indirectly visit and inspect the public and major spots in the Kathmandu Valley to check unruly activity taking place there.

Festive rush to shops, banks and buses natural: PM

“It is natural there is some pressure on transport system during the festival,” PM Oli said in a meeting with the media.

Government leading nation to prosperity: Poudel

He argued that the incumbent government has immense opportunities and challenges as well but it does not any excuse to skip from its historical responsibility.

450 thousand people leave Kathmandu in two days

According the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division Kathmandu, 215 thousand people left Kathmandu for their home on October 2 and 242 thousand people left the capital on October 3.

US Ambassador calls on NCP senior leader Khanal

The US Ambassador stated that America wanted to continue assisting Nepal and it was ready to expand the US cooperation especially as stability has been established in Nepal.

Dashain Festival Commemorates Goddess Durga's Prowess

Dashain Festival Commemorates Goddess Durga's Prowess

Shopping spree makes economy vibrant during Dashain

Dashain makes the economy vibrant as people of all walks of life across the country go on a shopping spree. They buy foods, meat and clothes, no matter how poor or rich they are. People spend a huge amount of money to buy the non-food items ranging from clothes to vehicles which make the economy more vibrant during Dasahin festival, said Hem Raj Regmi, Deputy Director General, Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). O

Entrepreneurs’ sway on policy leaves tobacco-control in tatters

Interference from the industrialists and businessmen has left a negative impact on regulation and control of tobacco related products in the country, concluded a recent study. A study by the Resource Centre for Primary Health Care (RECPHEC) published on Thursday found that the tobacco entrepreneurs have been promoting tobacco products under various brands, motivating the citizens, especially the young ones, in taking up smoking and intervening in tobacco related policy making the implementation...

Tourist services will be available in Dashain holidays

Ram Chandra Tiwari, spokesperson at the DoI, informed that all immigration offices would remain open during all days of the Dashain vacation.

NOC to distribute fuel on Dashain holidays

“We have managed to distribute fuel on Saturday and Sunday that are the Dashain holidays to ensure smooth supply of fuel during the festival period,” said Birendra Goit, spokesman at Nepal Oil Corporation.

Nepal to join league of developing countries within three years: Minister Baskota

Minister Baskota, who is also the government spokesperson, said the government was committed to the campaign of making Nepal beautiful, happy, autonomous and self-reliant.

Sole emphasis on promoting mutual friendship with China: PM Oli

PM Oli said that during the high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping going to be held in Nepal soon, his efforts would be on building multi-dimensional relations at the government to government and people to people level.

NCP general secretary calls for collaboration in development campaign   

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Moms, daughters yearn for a break for Dashain celebrations

As the annual Dashain holidays approach, people are eagerly preparing to celebrate the festival with their near and dear ones. From children to adults, all are busy making plans for the longest holidays – taking the Dashain as a time to rejuvenate, relax, drink, play cards, fly kites and hang out with friends and family members.

Sex selective abortion halved in State 2

Sex selective abortion has declined by 50 per cent after the campaign ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Girls, Educate the Girls)’ was launched in the State 2, said Chief Minister Lal Babu Raut on Wednesday.

Around 1.2 million people leave KTM Valley

Chief of the Division, Superintendent of Police, Bhim Prasad Dhakal, said that number of people entering Kathmandu Valley has been decreasing gradually.