RPP Lohani insists on youth leadership in party

In his address to a press meet here today, he pledged to support Rajendra Lignden in the upcoming party’s General Convention as the candidate for the party chair as he wished to hand over the leadership to a new generation.

Two die in tractor accident   

Two persons died in a tractor accident at Balewa, Baglung on Monday. A tractor (Dha 1 Cha 360) en route to Kushmisera from Narayansthan of Baglung Municipality-14 met the accident at Balewa-Kushmisera section along the Kaligandaki corridor.    

Kamal Thapa announces candidacy for RPP Chair

Thapa said that he is contesting the poll for the party chair since he is not allowed to deviate by leaving the party’s tasks halfway.

Nepal-India border districts discuss containment of cross-border crime

A meeting of the Nepal-India Coordination Committee that concluded in Pithoragarh, India Sunday discussed the containment of untoward incidences of cross-border crimes

Communications equipment handed to NEOC

The National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (NDRC) has provided communications equipment to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) under the Ministry of Home Affairs to further strengthen the centre.

India man builds Taj Mahal replica home for wife

A 52-year-old Indian businessman has built a scaled-down replica of the iconic Taj Mahal as a home for his wife of 27 years. Anand Prakash Chouksey built his "monument of love" in Burhanpur city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Experts for launching agriculture campaign to ensure food security   

Agriculture scientists studying food and agriculture in the country, including in Karnali, have initiated policy advocacy for the 'Agriculture Campaign for Food'.     In a discussion programme with journalists based in Karnali province, they described the campaign as a strong practice for policy advocacy.

Tiger kills man in Bardiya   

A person was killed due to tiger attack in Bardiya. He is 62-year-old Kaluram Tharu of Rajipur, Geruwa Rural Municipality-4.

Party should be run as per rules, norms: Leader Singh

"To run the party as per the statute, rules and norms, there should be change in the party leadership," argued the former Deputy Prime Minister. He also expressed his sadness that NC which had led the constitution promulgation process was defeated in the last election.

NRNA National Coordination Council’s global conference on December 1

NRNA US Chair Buddhi Subedi said the contemporary issues including financial irregularities and the ‘decision’ to file a case against the government are the agenda of discussions. Besides, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' direction the Patron Council to hold the 10th global conference would be discussed during the December 1 session.

Two children die in fire  

Two children died in a fire at Mainatar of Rapti Municipality-1 in Chitwan district on Saturday. The house of one Jit Bahadur Rumba in the locality was burnt down in a fire, leading to the death of his three-year-old grandson Suraj and three-year-old granddaughter Manisha Tamang, said the police.   

CPN Unified Socialist for public welfare: Chair Nepal

At a programme organized to announce Godawari municipal committee of the party here Saturday, Chairperson Nepal asserted that the party he was leading was against injustice and anarchy. "CPN (Unified Socialist) emerged out of revolt. It unities all progressive forces and communist parties and advocates for poor people."

NC publicity committee for 14th general convention gets full shape

The Nepali Congress has given a full shape to the publicity committee for the 14th general convention of the party. The committee is led by NC Spokesperson Bishwo Prakash Sharma.

UML central committee meeting taking place

The CPN (UML) central committee meeting is taking place shortly today at Sauraha, Chitwan. In the meeting, the programme to be submitted in the closed session of the general convention as proposed by the party standing committee will be endorsed, said party secretary and spokesperson Pradeep Gyawali.

Wild elephant kills man in Jhapa, Janakpur victim compensated

Identified as 60-year-old Ram Bahadur Burja Magar, a resident of Ward No. 9 of Bhadrapur Municipality, he was attacked in Mechinagar Municipality Friday morning.

Leaders extend best wishes on UML 10th National Congress

Extending his best wishes, CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Leelamani Pokhrel stressed the need for unity among the Communist parties in the country. He said, “There should be no differing views among Communists in regard with the matters of national interest and development.”

Elephant tramples man to death while picking tea leaves   

A wild elephant trampled a 60-year-old man to death at Shanibare of Mechinagar Municipality-14 in Jhapa district this morning.    

Police fire warning shots to control crowd in Lamki

Spokesperson of the District Police Office, Prateek Bista, said that tear gas and aerial fire had to be used to bring the situation under control. The situation became tense after angry locals blocked the highway demanding action against the driver of the truck and compensation to the family of the deceased, while vandalizing and setting fire to the truck.

NHRC urges gov to take effective move against GBV

The constitutional human rights watchdog called the government to ensure effective implementation of Domestic Violence (Offense and Punishment) Act, 2066 BS and Regulations, 2067 BS and also to make timely amendment to these laws.

Capacity enhancement of security agencies, government's priority: PM Deuba 

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said professional efficiency and capacity enhancement of security bodies are special priorities of the government.