CM Bhatta says may New Year 2079 BS inspire positive thinking

Sudurpashim Province Chief Minister Trilochan Bhatta has wished that may the Nepal New Year 2079 BS inspire the Province people to think more positively and contribute to the further progress and prosperity of the province.

Weather: Light rain with thunder and lightning forecast  

The Westerly wind combined with the local wind has general influence in Nepal at present. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly region of the country due to the impact of this weather system and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.    

Yak festival in Panchthar from today 

As in previous years, a yak festival is taking place at Phalelung Rural Municipality of Panchthar district on the occasion of the Nepali New Year 2079 BS.  

Stakeholders urge parties to prioritise education in their election manifestos

Organisations working in education sector across the country have drawn the attention of political parties to prioritise education in their political manifestos. In an interaction programme on “Education in the Manifesto of Political Parties" organised by National Campaign for Education (NCE) on Sunday, representatives of 65 such organisations demanded that political parties accord priority to education in their manifestos.

Suryodaya Street Festival to be organized in Fikkal on April 14 and 15   

The touristic town of Fikkal is hosting the Third Suryodaya Street Festival on April 14 and 15 on the occasion of the Nepali New Year 2079 BS.    

High-level committee formed to build National Martyr Memorial Park  

A high-level coordination and direction committee has been formed to build the National Martyr Memorial Park that has been in limbo for over one-and-a-half decades since its beginning.    

Let's socially boycott anyone encroaching public land, says Urban Development Minister

Addressing the 28th anniversary of the High Powered Committee for Development of the Bagmati Civilization here today, she mentioned, "Anyone encroaching upon the public land should be socially excluded. Leaders and lawmakers have been protecting them. All should join hands and discourage such activities."

It's necessary to understand politics: Province Chief Gurung

Inaugurating the fourth national general convention of Tamu Hyula Chhonja Dhi Gurung Rastriya Parisad (National Council House of Tamu) today, he expressed the view that the community is lagging behind as it has an ethnic nature that does not seek to understand politics.

'Women, when in leadership, have done splendid job'

First lady Dr. Arzoo Rana Deuba said she wanted to see women's leadership in all sectors, including media, the Army, Police, and engineering, among others.

Land revenue office chief arrested with bribe   

A team of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) arrested chief of Dhanusha Land Revenue Office Sunil Kumar Jha with bribe this morning. 

Car knocks down three pedestrians  

A car knocked down three pedestrians near BP Chowk in Nepalgunj last night.     Chief of Banke District Traffic Police Office, Police Inspector Himalaya Shah informed that the deceased have been identified as Samina Idrisi, 65, of Nepalgunj-11, five-year-old Kasim Idrisi and Ali Idrisi.    

Ruling coalition parties to collect public feedback at local level in Tanahun 

The ruling coalition partners are set to collect people's recommendations in all municipalities and rural municipalities of Tanahun in view of local level election. 

Chief Minister Rai calls for opening export-oriented industries

Concluding the Birat Trade Expo in Biratnagar on Sunday, the Chief Minister pledged to formulate policies to facilitate the establishment of industries.

CPN (Unified Socialist) forms Election Mobilization Committee

The meeting of the central secretariat of the party formed the Committee comprising members and office-bearers from party's central committee, central commissions, central advisory council and senior communist forum.

UML Chairman Oli seeks impartial role of EC

He also urged all party leaders and cadres to strictly abide by the election code of conduct for the May 13 local elections. "Our party follows the rule of law. But it does not mean it keeps mum on whatever is done."

The black climbers chasing Mt Everest history

Kenyan mountaineer James Kagambi is among a group of 10 climbers aiming to make history in a sport not known for its diversity. The group hope to be the first all-black team to climb Mount Everest. The other nine members of the team are Americans.

Ghimire elected NBA Chair, Khanal General Secretary

Gopal Krishna Ghimire has been elected the Chairperson of Nepal Bar Association. He was leading the panel of broader democratic inclusive and professional legal practitioners.

President nominates Dahal as NA member

Dahal has been nominated as National Assembly (upper house) member at the recommendation of the Nepal government as per Article 86(2)(b) of Nepal Constitution, states a press release issued by Spokesperson of President's Office, Sagar Acharya

24 new bridges to be built on Nagdhunga-Muglin stretch

Twenty-four new bridges are to be constructed over various streams and rivers on the Nagdhunga-Muglin stretch of the Prithvi Highway. The bridges will be of two-lane width.

Maiti Nepal rescues around 500 women and children from Nepalgunj border transit

Maiti Nepal has rescued around 500 women and children at risk of trafficking from the Nepalgunj border transit point. Maiti Nepal is an organization actively working in the prevention and control of women trafficking.