Sapkota registers his candidacy for speaker post 

Leader Agni Prasad Sapkota from the ruling Nepal Communist Party has registered his candidacy to the post of Speaker.     Sapkota registered his candidacy this afternoon at Lhotse Hall of Federal parliament Building, New Baneshwor. Deputy-leader of the NCP Parliamentary Party, Subas Nembang, proposed the candidacy

PMs of Nepal, India jointly inaugurate Integrated Customs Check Post   

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi today jointly inaugurated the Biratnagar-based Integrated Customs Check Post through a video conference.    

Rain, snowfall forecasted   

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecasted rain and snowfall due to impacts of the westerly low pressure system.     According to the Division, there is a possibility of light rainfall in the western parts as well as light to moderate snowfall in high-hilly areas of the western belt of the country.   

Short of medicine mars service delivery  

Shortage of medicine in the Tanahun district Ayurveda health centre has marred the patients.     Patients visiting the health facility are being compelled to return home empty-handed in lack of general medicines in the centre.    

Seismic survey works go on in Dailekh

The volume of petroleum products and the storage capacity of areas having its reserves will be determined through a seismic survey.    

Mahat calls for accepting beneficial foreign assistance

Nepali Congress joint general secretary and former minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said a foreign aid and assistance capable of addressing the nation's needs and interest should be accepted.  

Deputy Speaker to clear the way for HoR Speaker election

Although she did not use the term resignation from the post of Deputy Speaker as her party ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) had decided, she meant it as she thanked all for supporting her for the last two years while she performed her duty as the Deputy Speaker.

Curfew in Bahrabise bazaar lifted  

The district administration office, Sindhupalchowk has suspended a curfew imposed indefinitely on Sunday in the Bahrabise bazaar in the district following clashes between the police and the affected locals over a road widening issue.  

Nagarkot festival to take place at Batase hill

The second Nagarkot festival is to be held in a bid to make the Visit Nepal Year-2020 a success.     The main slogan of the festival is, "Natural heritage, art and culture and tourism development; bases for Nagarkot progress'.    

Unification Trail programme boosts national unity

“The unification trail programme deserves much essence and value if the NA prepares the programme assuming its long-term importance, which would be supportive in the multi-dimensional national development and welfare of the country,” DPM Pokharel said.

TV presenter Rabi Lamichhane acquitted

Chitwan District Court acquitted Television presenter Rabi Lamichhane on 19th Jan, Sunday.

Two reports including NHRC's submitted to National Assembly

Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Basanta Kumar Nembang, on behalf of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, submitted the National Human Rights Commission's Annual Report-2075/76 BS.

Investment Board, Power China sign MoU on Tamor Hydel power

Investment Board Nepal and the Chinese company Power China have signed a memorandum of understanding in regard with the implementation of Tamor Hydroelectric Project known as the 'gem' of the east.    

Time to debunk notion that community school is for poor: State Minister Gurung

Minister for Financial Affairs and Planning at Gandaki State, Kiran Gurung, said time has come to debunk the stereotypical notion that the community schools are for the children coming from the impoverished communities.

Rainfall damages bricks worth Rs 90 million in Bhaktapur

The rainfall estimated to incur damages to around 900,000 pieces of raw bricks amounting to Rs 90 million, informed Bhaktapur Brick Factories Entrepreneurs Association's President Natibhai Hyomba.    

Chitwan people elated over Hetauda as State capital

People from neighbouring district of Hetauda have been elated after the announcement of Hetadua as the State capital. They are happy to have the Bagmati State capital with the federalism in place.    

Weather to improve completely from today   

The domestic weather which had been influenced by the pressure of Westerly winds for the past few days will improve totally from today.      According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the impact of Westerly winds system has become weaker which will pave the way for the weather to improve significantly. 

Curfew imposed in Barhabise, Sindhupalchowk

Sindhupalchowk District Administration Office (DAO) imposed curfew after the locals created chaos while demonstrating against destruction of roadside infrastructures around Araniko Highway, Barhabise Bazaaar in Barabise Municipality-3, 4 and 9.

When a minor bride seeks support to avert her marriage

A timely call to the child helpline number saved a minor girl from getting married unwillingly in eastern Makwanpur recently.

MCC is in country's favour, says RPP Chair Thapa   

 Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chair Kamal Thapa said Nepal should receive economic cooperation under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact for infrastructural development.