Monkey menace continues in Baitadi

Monkeys coming from India have destroyed the wheat crop planted in the fields of Dashrathchand Municipality, Baitadi. The apes came to the villages of Dhaulyali, Sangdi, Pujargaun, Tripura, Pallachaudali, Aita, Bhatala, Jhaka, Budda, Khadeni located in wards 4,5,6, 8 and 10 of the municipality and ate all the wheat standing in the fields.

Monkey menace continues in Baitadi

The apes came to the villages of Dhaulyali, Sangdi, Pujargaun, Tripura, Pallachaudali, Aita, Bhatala, Jhaka, Budda, Khadeni located in wards 4,5,6, 8 and 10 of the municipality and ate all the wheat standing in the fields

PM to be discharged in a week

"My health is gradually improving. So, I return to my work soon", press advisor Surya Thapa said, quoting the PM. The PM, as Thapa said, requested for informing friends and people on his improved health status.

HoR members ask government to stop artificial shortage of medicines

During the zero hour of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, they urged the government, through the Speaker, to make arrangement of supply of daily essentials and surgical masks, saying artificial shortage of such things has started taking place in the market.

Dhangadhi IRO employees irresponsible, impolite

People of four districts of Sudurpashchim State have to come to Dhangadhi to pay their taxes as the only Inland Revenue Office (IRO) of the region is located here. But those visiting the office complain that the employees are rude and irresponsible.

COVID-19 puts tourism industry at risk

As the tourists have started cancelling their hotel bookings in Nepal along with the threat of the epidemic entire tourism business is at risk.

Holi likely to be affected as DAO halts gatherings, fairs

Holi, one of the biggest festivals of colour in Nepal, is set to be affected by COVID-19.

Death toll in Makawanpurgadhi road accident reaches four

A bus (Na 3 Kha 3556) carrying wedding attendants met with an accident at Gairebhanjyang at Shikharkateri of Makawanpurgadhi Rural Municipality-2 in Makawanpur district on Wednesday evening, killing four and injuring at least 49 others.

Mechanical parking suggested to replace unsystematic parking problem

Japan's Nippon Cable Company has proposed employing mechanical parking to alleviate the growing problem of traffic inconvenience and pollution in the Kathmandu Valley.     Company's officials at a programme here on Wednesday suggested this citing the findings of a survey conducted in Kathmandu. The survey study was related to feasibility study for business sustainability of mechanical

Exhibitions go virtual as virus spreads

Fine wines and hipster gin. Hunting rifles and knives. Contemporary paintings and million-dollar sports cars. They’re all marketed at trade events that are quickly going dark across the globe due to the new coronavirus - and taking with them sales opportunities that may be difficult to make up.

Newly appointed Minister Khatiwada takes oath of office

At a special programme organised at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Wednesday, Minister Khatiwada took oath of office and secrecy in accordance with Article 80 of the Constitution of Nepal.

Three killed, four injured in Surkhet jeep accident

At least three people died while four others got injured when a jeep skidded off the road at Raute Galchena of Birendranagar Municipality-15 of Surkhet district.

Five years after quake, Vishwaroopa temple still in ruins

It has been nearly five years since the Vishwaroopa temple of Pashupati premises collapsed in the massive April 2015 earthquake but its reconstruction has not begun yet. The Vishwaroopa temple is one of the uniquely-shaped biggest temples of Nepal. Built in a rectanglular structure, its top has a distinctive Mughal dome shape. Most of the structures surrounding the temple were badly damaged in the quake.

Finish grade 1-9 annual exam by Mar 18: Education Ministry to schools

Ministry for Education, Science and Technology has instructed all to start annual exams of grade 1 to 9 at the earliest and complete it by March 18.

'Chir' put up at Basantapur indicating start of Phagu Festival

The pole was erected at the propitious hour of 7.57 am today, the time fixed by the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, an employee at the Hnaumandhoka Durbar Care Office, Mitharam Pudasaini, said.

CM Poudel stresses on promotion of invaluable heritages

During his discussions today with representatives from Bara and Makwanpur districts about the reconstruction and protection of Churiyamai tunnel route, he said such efforts should not be hampered by the intervention of department concerned.  

Thundershowers forecast with arrival of pre-monsoon arrival

According to meteorologist Ganga Nagarkoti, pre-monsoon has already makes its presence in the country and it will run for three months: from March to April. The pre-monsoon period is characterized by changes in weather in hilly regions during afternoon and evenings.

Dust-free Kathmandu campaign challenged by road potholes

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) office has been operating seven broomer machines since a year in a bid to realise the plan of dust-free Kathmandu. But its results are seen only in major roads.    

Wuhan returnees praise govt at the end of COVID-19 quarantine

All the Nepalis airlifted from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of COVID-19, successfully completed their quarantine period on Monday. They were kept in Kharipati-based quarantine for 16 days under constant health surveillance.

Wuhan returnees complete quarantine period in good health

The Nepalis airlifted from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the deadly COVID-19, have successfully completed their quarantine period.