NHRC seeks no protection to those responsible for caste-based discrimination

The rights body has urged the government to take the incidence of caste-based discrimination and untouchability in a sensitive way, to bring the perpetrator(s) under the ambit of law through impartial and effective handling, and to protect the victim’s rights to justice, dignity and equality.

Nepali peacekeepers gain warm response in Congo 

Nepali peacekeepers have repaired a deteriorating bridge over the Budana-based Shari River in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Landslides obstruct Prithvi Highway   

Incessant rain-triggered landslides have disrupted the Prithvi Highway at Myagde-based Tharpu in Tanahun district. The torrential caused landslides throwing the highway traffic at Myagde-4 out of gear since early this morning.     

Siddicharan municipality honours contractors for timely completing construction projects  

Siddicharan Municipality has honoured the contractors for completing the construction works before the stipulated time. On the occasion of the 8th municipal assembly, the municipality honoured them with shawls for timely accomplishing the government-contracted projects.    

Bagmati province assembly meeting on July 1

According to speaker Sanu Kumar Shrestha, the meeting will hold discussions on the new budget of the province unveiled on June 15. He added that the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee will take place on Wednesday.

Five political parties in Syangja stand against Kaligandaki-Tinau Diversion Project

The Nepali Congress, the CPN (Maoist Centre), the CPN (UML), the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal and the Rastriya Janamorcha issued a statement on Monday, stating that the office was established forcibly when it was crystal clear that the Project was against the interest of the nation. “It is ill-intended,’’ they argued.

Canada provides medical supplies including 27 ventilators

The relief material, comprising 27 ventilators and related equipment, and over 16,000 units of PPE, was handed over to the officials from  Ministry of Health and Population by Dr. Buddha Basnyat, Canada’s Honorary Consul to Nepal.

EEVS distributes 50 oxygen concentrators

The oxygen concentrators with 10-litre capacity were donated by 16 branch offices of EEVS in and outside the Valley in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and Expert Foundation.

Heavy rainfall predicted from Wednesday onward   

Heavy rainfall is predicted in the eastern and central parts of the country from coming Wednesday making monsoon more active thereafter. 

Rhino poacher sent to jail 

A person convicted of killing four rhinos in Chitwan National Park has been sent to jail. He is Rajman Thapa Magar alias Rajman Magar.  

Three killed in road mishap

The accident took place when a micro bus (Ba 3 Kha 7224) heading towards west from east hit a motorcycle (Sa 6 Pa 4661) and a pickup van (Ko 1 Cha 9368) coming from opposite direction hit them.

Fruits plantation in jungle to keep monkeys away from village (Photo Feature)

In order to keep the monkeys in the jungle, the Division Forest Office of Tanahun has begun to plant saplings that will bear fruits for the monkeys.

Dozer gets trapped in Marsyangdi River, operator rescued safely 

A JCB dozer got trapped in a motorable bridge over the Marshyangdi River at Chame, the district headquarters of Manang.    

TU prepares for conducting all suspended exams within this year

The Tribhuvan University (TU) has decided to conduct all exams suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic within this year.

Bagmati River Clean-up Mega Campaign continues amidst torrential rain

The Bagmati Cleanup Mega Campaign and other related cleaning programmes were continued even amidst torrential rains in Kathmandu today.    

Chhededaha Lake in Bajura awaits conservation

Chhededaha Lake, a tourist destination in Khaptad Chhededaha Rural Municipality in Bajura district, has been awaiting conservation.

UNESCO to organize Asia Pacific conference on intangible culture 

The 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Nepal National Commission for UNESCO has approved its upcoming policy and programme today. It has approved to organize Asia Pacific Regional Conference aimed at preserving the intangible culture and heritages.    

Tanahun local levels bring budget of Rs 6.69 billion   

A total of nine local levels in Tanahun district have presented their policy and programmes for the fiscal year 2021/022. The local levels in the district brought the budget of Rs 6.69 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.    

Prohibitory period extended in Doti   

Prohibitory order imposed from May to prevent and control coronavirus infection in the district has been extended till July 4. 

Press Organization Nepal, Baglung provides health materials to journalists 

The Press Organization Nepal, Baglung chapter has provided health materials to active journalists here today.