Third gender Bhujel gang raped in Makawanpur

The police have arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in murder of third gender Ajita Bhujel, on the basis of a mobile phone that the arrestees had taken after the alleged murder.

UNICEF Germany patron takes stock of status of Nepali children

UNICEF Germany patron Elke Budenbender, who is currently on a visit to Nepal, has apprised herself of the status of children here and of the steps taken by UNICEF for the long-term solution to the challenges facing Nepal's children.   

Kimathanka border point closed: 14 Nepalis stranded at Changa Bazaar, Tibet

Temba Bhote, Chair of Bhotkhola Rural Municipality, informed that the stranded Nepalis had gone to Changa Bazar

'Corona health desk' set up in Mahottari  

In order to check possible outbreak of coronavirus infection, health desks have been set up in 11 different places in Mahottari along the Indian border.     According to the Mahottari District Health Office, people entering through the border checkpoints would be screened to confirm whether the entrants have coronavirus infection.    

Only 425 out of 2091 bridges built

Development and Technology Committee under the House of Representatives Monday directed the government to follow 'design and build' (D-B) modality in infrastructure projects.

LPG price goes up by Rs. 25 per cylinder

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has slashed the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene to be effective from Monday midnight.

Precautions against coronavirus high in Pokhara

The under construction Pokhara Regional International Airport Project has implemented new plans and programmes to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Energy Minister Pun pledges to advance Uttarganga hydropower project

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barsha Man Pun today pledged to advance the Uttarganga reservoir-based hydropower project after addressing the demands of the affected local people.

Route management issue continues to cause inconvenience to passengers

Until mid-May, 2018, transport entrepreneurs committees would issue route permits for public vehicles, and with the government decision to end the syndicate system, route permit is being granted by transport management offices. As the government is yet to fix routes, route permit is being given on the basis of demand, causing imbalanced transportation service.    

Help desk set up at Belahiya point to deal with coronavirus 

The desk was brought into operation by the Public Health Office, Rupandehi following the direction of the District Administration Office for taking precautions to avoid the entry of deadly virus in the country which has already taken an epidemic turn in China and spread globally. .

Extra lane being mooted to ease traffic bottleneck at Jadibuti 

It is said the government plans to extend the road on both to its right and left to build extra lanes as an alternative to address the problem of traffic jam on this section. The government also plans to construct an underpass or flyover at this section as the long-term solution to this problem. It has already requested Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for this.   

NCP central committee meet concludes endorsing 11-point proposal

The CC meeting of the ruling party rejected the political map of India issued on November 2, 2019 saying that the map has included Nepal's territory such as Limpiya Dhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani area. The meeting urged the government to resolve the border dispute with India through diplomatic channels.

Construction of transmission line takes pace after 9 years

Construction of 40 Kilometers transmission line from Singati, Dolakha to Lamosanghu of Sindupalchowk has taken pace after nine years. The construction project was supposed to be finished on 2012.

Education Minister insists on equal promotion of Nepali and English languages

In his address to the 74th anniversary celebrations of the Viswa Niketan Secondary School here today, the Education Minister said the Nepali language, one of the oldest languages in the South Asia, should be further enhanced and the use of English be promoted simultaneously.    

Death toll reaches 5 in Sunsari bus collision

At least four were killed More than one dozen passengers were injured after two buses collided with each other at Titarwaba, Sunsari of East-West Highway.

Cold, flu hit patients in Bharatpur Hospital to be treated separately 

The Chitwan-based Bharatpur Hospital has allocated a separate space for purchasing tickets and health examination for the patients visiting with common cold and fever.     The move was made as a preventive measure against the infection of corona virus, according Chief of Medical Superintendent, Dr Shreeram Tiwari.    

Government urged to take precaution against coronavirus   

In a session of the National Assembly today, the Upper House members sought the guarantee of the implementation of citizen's right to basic health care services ensured by the constitution. They insisted the government should take precautions to stay safe from the deadly coronavirus.    

Two killed, nine injured in accident

Two people died while nine others were injured in two separate road accidents that took place in the district on Saturday.     A man of around 30 years old died when a motorcycle (Na. 39 Pa. 1924) was hit by a passenger bus (Ba. 4 Kha. 9509) coming from the opposite direction in Tarkari chowk of Ratnanagar municipality-3 last night. The deceased is yet to be identified, police said. The bus driver has been taken into custody for necessary action.    

Three killed in separate road accidents  

Three people have died and one injured in separate road accidents that took place in Sarlahi. Two people died when a motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle at Mohan chowk in ward no. 7 of Gaudaita municipality.    

Rishi known for politics of principle

Minister of State for Health and Population Nawaraj Rawat has said that the murder of then UML Constituent Assembly candidate Rishi Prasad Sharma has caused an irreparable loss to the communist movement.