Two persons die in road mishap   

Two persons died as two trucks collided head on at Dumkauli along the East-West Highway in Nawalparasi East district last night. Two other persons have sustained injuries after the incident.     Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of District Police Office, Nawalparasi East Dilip Kumar Giri said that both the deceased are truck drivers.    

Dr Rawal named as Acting Vice-Chancellor of KAHS   

The government has designated Dr Mangal Rawal as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences. The Ministry of Health and Population gave such responsibility to the hospital's director Dr Rawal.    

Media asked to use proper words to denote disability

Words have social meaning, even more so when used by the media. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that journalists employ the correct words when referring to people with disabilities. This was what the stakeholders stressed during an interaction programme organised by Press Council Nepal (PCN) on the effective implementation of the Disabled-friendly Communication Directive introduced four years ago.

Cooperatives should foster youth entrepreneurship: Minister Ale

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PM Oli cannot resign constitutionally: Minister Gurung

At a press conference organised at the Ministry on Monday to make the cabinet decisions public, Minister Gurung argued that the Supreme Court's decision of reinstating the House of Representatives itself could not allow Prime Minister Oli to resign constitutionally.

Hyolmo community celebrates annual Tsechu festival (with photo feature)

This is followed by the Hyolmo villagers divided into females and males who sing and dance arm in arm around the bonfire in unison. The song is an auspicious one that is only meant to be sung during the Tsechu festival. This singing continues to the night and the atmosphere is that of contagious merriment. 

BOP set up in Ilam   

A border outpost (BOP) of Armed Police Force has been set up at Manebhanjyang in Suryodaya Municipality-1 in Ilam district.

Journalism should always be towards democracy and constitution: Bhattarai 

Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Dahal-Nepal Group standing committee member Yogesh Bhattarai has asserted that the journalism should "always" be on the side of the democracy and constitution.

Development efforts go on from all local levels: PM Oli   

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said development endevours were taking place from all 753 local levels. Laying a foundation stone for the Gandaki Province Staff College building today at Nadipur of Pokhara metropolis-3, the Prime Minister said the federal government had set a course for development through seven province governments and the province governments through 753 local levels.    

CM Bhatta pledges collaborating with Town Development Fund

Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province Trilochan Bhatta has reaffirmed his commitment to forge a partnership and collaboration with the Town Development Fund for the overall development of the Sudurpaschim Province.    

COVID-19 update: 73 new cases, 64 recoveries, three fatalities in 24 hours

The Ministry of Health and Population on Monday confirmed 73 new cases of COVID-19, taking the nation's novel coronavirus tally to 274,216.

Rajbhandari appointed Nepali ambassador to Netherlands   

Gehendra Rajbhandari has been appointed Nepal's non-resident ambassador to the Netherlands. 

Sinohydro workers back to work

Agitating Sinohydro Company workers in Tanahu have been convinced to withdraw a strike and get back to work from today. The dispute between the company management and workers has come to an end with the signing of a bilateral agreement. 

Manang connected to national grid for the first time

Manang district, known as a district beyond the Himalayas, has been connected with the national grid for the first time. A 33-KV transmission line has been connected to the national grid recently. 

Siraha villages observe rapid urbanisation

The Sakhuwanankarati locals in the southern Siraha who were dependent upon Lahan Bazaar in the east to buy everything have been elated as their village observed infrastructural development thereby easing their access to the market.

Pre-monsoon begins in country marking end of winter season

The pre-monsoon has made its way into the country from today, ending the winter season.     Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in a bulletin today said that the pre-monsoon has begun from March 1. The pre-monsoon period mainly runs for three months: March, April and May.    

Elderly laments as Holi turns into monotonous affair

The laughter and giggles of people practising the Jogira would brighten up the air before it got dressed up in the bright colours of Holi. This Jogira that would be practiced after Basanta Panchami to welcome Holi has been long lost. Oldsters express their sadness with dismayed eyebrows as they recall the evolution of Holi to the present day.

Purbanchal cancer hospital comes into operation 

An epochal success has been achieved in the area of cancer treatment with the establishment and operation of a well-equipped Purbanchal Cancer Hospital in Birtamodh, Jhapa.     It is claimed that Nepal people do not need to go abroad for cancer treatment with the hospital coming into full-fledge operation.  

KMC begins imparting training for Nepal language education  

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has begun imparting training to the instructors of Nepal language which was chosen as a local language. The metropolis took the initiative to promote education of Nepal language.    

Madhyapur paves settlement with stones, removes tar

Madhyapur Thimi Municipality has started paving stones in the old settlement of the municipality area by removing the asphalt. Stones are being laid in old settlements and heritage areas, said Mayor Madan Sundar Shrestha.