Lawmakers has to do more than lawmaking, Upper House Chair says

Releasing a book published by Federal Legislation Committee of the National Assembly today, he added that the parliamentarians should also inform the people about the relevance and importance of the Acts while carrying out the monitoring of the laws' implementation status.

MCC capable of serving Nepal's interest: RPP chair Thapa

Speaking at a press meet organised at Butwal by the RPP State 5 Committee today, he said though the US proposed assistance was capable of meeting the national interest, citizens had doubt over it and the situation demanded the government come up with its official view on the MCC agreement.

70 percent quake survivors receive third installment-CEO Gyawali 

The NRA has so far distributed third installment of grant to around 70 percent quake-affected households across the country. He shared that around 62 percent quake survivors have started residing in the new private houses.   

Chief Minister Pokhrel lays emphasis on physical infrastructure for tourism promotion

He stressed that the local government should be committed to protect the infrastructures constructed by state government, adding that the local government should be involved in a planned manner in tourism promotion.

  Education in mother language enhancing student learning   

The community schools at Bhume and Putha Uttarganga rural municipalities in the district have started teaching in the Magar Kham language in a bid to enhance the quality of education and facilitate learning in students.    

EIB to provide Rs 12.4 billion grant to Nepal

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide Rs 12.4 billion grant to the Government of Nepal for its electricity system up-gradation project.  

Feels like we've won the war: Wuhan returnees

Nepal’s quarantine was much better if compared to quarantines of India and Bangladesh.

Three crocodiles found dead   

According to assistant protection officer at the Chitwan National Park, that released the crocodiles, two were found dead in Golaghat area of Narayani and one near the Barahi hotel of Rapti river. A post-mortem is being carried out to find the reason behind the death of the crocodiles.  

Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarship distributed to 500 students  

Chairman of National Assembly Ganesh Prasad Timilsina gave away ‘Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships’ to 500 Nepali students. The scholarships amounting to NRs. 10,000 each were awarded by the Pakistan Embassy at the 8th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarship programme.         

Three rapists sentenced to jail

Lal Bahadur Basnet, a 37-year-old from Barahachhetra Municpality, was sentenced to 10 years of jail for raping a woman on September 18 last year.

Gorkhapatra execs meet CM Pokharel to discuss Kohalpur publication

an interaction program was held on Friday at Butwal, on the occasion of publication of the papers from Kohalpur, Banke.

Scooter rider killed in road accident  

The deceased has been identified as 22-year Prakash Basnet of Mukli municipality-1 of Solukhumbu district, said Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Dhading, Rupak Khadka.

Ambassadors from three countries present credentials

The ambassador from Ireland, Brendan Ward; from Iceland, Gudmundur Arni Stefansson; and from Armenia, Armen Martirosyan, presented the letters of credence to the President amidst a special ceremony at Shital Niwas.

Saints, Sadhus start arriving at Pashupatinath

With the Maha Shivaratri approaching closer, saints and sadhus have started arriving in the holy Pashupatinath area.

Information techno hub for promoting good governance 

An information techno hub has come into operation in Dhangadhi sub-metropolis-17. Dhangadhi mayor Nripa Wod and Canadian government representative Janet Yates on Wednesday inaugurated the operation of techno hub for fostering public sector accountability in the sub-metropolis.    

Everest Bank hands over public toilet to Baneshwor Ward Office

In view of the rising population in and around the Baneshwor area, the Everest Bank in coordination with the Ward Office has built a toilet near the Chakkupakku Park, New Baneshwor.

Jagannath Dulal elected Press Union Kathmandu President  

He defeated his close contender Maheswor Gautam by 92 votes. Dulal received 285 votes against 193 votes by Gautam, informed chief election officer Prakash Rawal. Only 477 out of total 843 votes were cast in the election.

From rags to riches by pig farming

Sanjeev Kulung Rai was up to his neck in debt. There was not a single day when creditors would not come to his house and badger him for money. Things had gotten so bad that Rai used to leave his house before sunrise and spend the whole day in the forest simply to avoid his lenders.

Engineer and ward member held with bribe

CIAA Office Pokhara Spokesperson Meghnath Rijal shared that the Adhikari due was arrested from the municipality premises acting on a special tip-off that engineer Adhikari was demanding bribe for developing work execution report of a school building construction.  

Mechinagar and British town Foxton enter friendship agreement  

A four member delegation headed by mayor Jakey Maid had arrived Jhapa on Sunday. The delegation comprises Neel John, secretary of the committee formed by Foxton Council for signing friendship agreement, Rey Johnson, chairperson of Foxton Chamber of Commerce Association and donor for Gorkha Foundation UK and Dhana Kiran Gurung, former councilor of Foxton and Gorkha Foundation UK chair.