Dum community happy with concrete house construction

The Dum community never imagined of having their own concrete homes but now they are beyond happy as 24 houses of Lahan-23, Gadha is being constructed under the People's Housing Program of the provincial government.

Rhino, tiger found dead in Chitwan National Park area

An adult male rhino and a tiger have been found dead in the Chitwan National Park area recently. According to the Park's information Officer, Lokendra Adhikari, the rhino assume to be aged around 30 years was found dead at Kalkata Tappu nearby the bank of Narayan River.

NC President Deuba condoles demise of Dr Khadka

Nepali Congress President Deuba has expressed sorrow over the demise of former President of NC, Myagdi district, Dr Bhupendra Bahadur Khadka. Dr Khadka passed away today morning while undergoing treatment at the Army Hospital at Chhauni, Kathmandu. He was 79.

Telemedicine service becoming effective   

The telemedicine service operated by Khilung Deurali health post at Bhirkot municipality-8 is becoming effective. Locals are very happy with the telemedicine service started six months ago in view of the COVID-19 infection.  

Rhino census scheduled from March 22

The rhino census which was suspended due to the coronavirus crisis last year will be taking place from March 22 this year.  Four parks in the country have the presence of rhinos. The census is taking place simultaneously in Chitwan and Parsa while it will be conducted at different times in Bardiya and Shuklaphanta national parks.    

Two killed in truck plunge

wo people have died when a truck met with an accident at Benighat Rorag rural municipality.

Oli files defamation charge-sheet against Panta  

National Assembly (NA) member Komal Oli has filed a case of defamation at the Kathmandu District Court against Nepal Communist Party (UML) leader Raghuji Panta.     

12 injured, 2 critical in wedding Micro bus accident

A micro bus carrying passengers of the wedding ceremony, on their way to receive the bride met with an accident in Bode Barsain Municipality in Saptari district on Tuesday morning. 12 people along with the driver were injured The Tata Winger mini bus which was over speeding lost control and flipped upside down due to which the passengers were injured.

Fire destroys properties worth over Rs 10 million in Kailali

Properties worth over Rs 10 million have been gutted by fire in the KS Construction at Geta Gaun of Godawari Rural Municipality-5 in Kailali district today morning.  According to the District Police Office Spokesperson Prateek Bista, the fire that is suspected to have broken out due to electricity leakages in the KS Construction burned down all tyre, tubes and mobile among others materials used in vehicles incurring the loss of that amount. 

CPN (UML)’s signboard put up at Dhumrabarahi  

The signboard of Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has been reinstated removing the signboard bearing the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) at the party office, Dhumrabarahi.   

Procession organised at Pashupati area as prelude to Maha Shivaratri festival

A procession has been organised at the Pashupati area today for publicising this year's the Maha Shivaratri festival. The Maha Shivaratri festival dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva falls on March 11, Thursday, this year.  

Power supply disrupted in Humla village for five days   

The people in Adanchuli Rural Municipality in the lower belt of Humla district have no power supply for five days. 

Eying insurance money, husband, brother-in-law kill woman

"It has been revealed that Kushum was killed by her husband and brother-in-law during domestic disputes over the issue of insurance money," said Prabin Pokharel, Superintendent of Police (SP) and chief of the District Police Office, Rupendehi.

Qualitative participation of women should be increased: VP

Vice-president Nanda Bahadur Pun has pointed out the need to increase the capacity of women for their qualitative participation. Addressing a function organised by Nepal Chamber of Commerce to mark the 111th International Women's Day here today, he said that women's empowerment is associated with the development of any country.

President calls for building a civilized society

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has called attention of all sides in society to proceed ahead with special initiatives for building a civilized society with gender parity.     The Head-of-State made this call while inaugurating the 111th International Women's Day programme organised by the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens here today.    

National Employment Summit to take place on June 25-26

The National Employment Summit is set to take place on June 25-26 in Kathmandu.  The Summit aims to connect youths of the country to skills and employment opportunities by providing job opportunities to them, said Madhav Prasad Dhungel, vice president of the National Youth Council.

CM Raut rescues injured person lying helplessly on road in Sarlahi

CM Raut had spotted the injured person while he was going to the east from west along the East-West Highway near the Kalinjor Bridge at Ranigunj in Lalbandi Municipality-17. The injured person was lying on the road after his motorcycle with registration number Na 48 P 1299 overturned.

Five companies shortlisted for conducting study on Nepal's satellite

Five companies have been shortlisted for carrying out study required for placing Nepal's own satellite in orbit. Out of the nine companies that submitted letters of intent for that purpose, Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has selected the five, NTA spokesperson Meen Prasad Aryal said.

Province Chief Ministers extend greetings on IWD

The Chief Ministers of various provincial governments have extended best wishes to all the citizens, especially to women, on the occasion of the 111th International Women's Day today.  In separate messages of best wishes they gave today, the Chief Ministers of the Karnali Province, the Sudurpaschim Province, Province no 2 and the Bagmati Province have stressed on ensuring equal rights to the women through their empowerment. 

New provision to ease life of migrant workers in South Korea

Migrant workers in South Korea can change their work site and join their desired company if the employer failed to make better arrangements for accommodation.  The Ministry of Labour and Employment of South Korea government has implemented a regulation allowing the migrant worker to change his/her work site in case the employer kept them in sub-standard shelters.