Government to observe 22nd Earthquake Safety Day in grand manner

A meeting of the 22nd Earthquake Safety Day main celebration committee held today agreed on issues like the selection of a venue for the main programme, a chief guest for it, formation of several subcommittees and the expansion of celebration to the State and local level as well.    

Leader CP Gajurel of Nepal Revolutionary Maoist party arrested

Police have arrested CP Gajurel, leader of Communist Party of Nepal Revolutionary Maoist today from Maitighar, Kathmandu, informed Senior Superintendent and spokesperson of Metropolitan Police Office, Shyamlal Gyawali.

27 members of Banned Chand-led group arrested

Police have arrested 27 party cadres of banned Netra Bikram Chand’s group from Exhibition Road, Kathmandu. The party cadres were preparing for demonstration in the exhibition road, informed Shyamlal Gyawali, Senior Superintendent of Police and spokesperson of Metrpolitan Police Office, Kathmandu.

Gandaki State sets priority to globalise its natural, cultural assets through VNY 2020

The State government acknowledging nature and culture as strong and important bases for tourism promotion has set its priority for its globalization.     So far, 110 touristic destinations have been identified here which is spread to 21,773 square kilometers of the land, comprising 11 districts. It is home to numerous amazing touristic destinations.    

Local levels run without administrative officers in Doti

Nine local levels in the district have been running without chief administrative officers, thereby affecting public service delivery.  

Revoke unscientific tax on community forests, FECOFUN demands

The Federation of Community Forest Users Nepal (FECOFUN) has demanded that the triple taxation imposed on the community forests across the country be repealed, deeming it to be 'unscientific' one. 

Obstruction on Arun III project works fizzles out after Investment Board assures proper land compensation

After the assurance of land compensation by the Investment Board, the dispute relating to land for under-construction Arun III project has fizzled out. The construction of road and tunnel obstructed by the locals here resumed with the assurance.    

EC gearing up for NA election 

The Election Commission is gearing up for the election of the post of the member of National Assembly scheduled for January 23, 2020. Accordingly, all preparations for the election are now being expedited, Joint-Secretary Raj Kumar Shrestha said.    

NCP Secretariat meeting begins

The Secretariat meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party has begun at the Official Residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar this morning.     During the meeting, matters relating to contemporary politics and election of the new Speaker of the House of Representatives are being discussed, according to the PM's press advisor Surya Thapa.  

Education should be linked with skills: Minister Pun 

Gandaki State Minister for Social Development Nardevi Punmagar has said that education should be associated with skills. Speaking at the first State-level gathering of National Private and Boarding School Association Nepal (NPABSON) here Saturday, Minister Punmagar said that there was no meaning of education if it was not practical and linked with skills

Food festival in Butwal to mark VNY 2020

The second street food festival is being hosted in Butwal with the objective of making the Visit Nepal Year 2020 and the Lumbini Visit Year 2076 successful. The festival is taking place from December 30 to January 1.    

Fair at Ason celebrates rich Newari culture

A day-long food, music and cultural festival, hosted by the ward-7 of Kathmandu, celebrated the rich and delightful flavours of the Newari cuisines, culture and music of Ancient Asan. The festival is dedicated to exploring age-old tradition, culture and cuisine of Newari community residing at Asan. The visitors in the festival got to sample some glorious authentic Newari food.

Muna marks 30th anniversary

Muna, the monthly children magazine of the Gorkhapatra Corporation, Saturday marked its 30th anniversary of its publication by organising a special function at Damechaur in Thakre Rural Municipality-5, Dhading.

Begging in city streets no more acceptable: KMC

The city authority kicked off a seven-day awareness drive to inform people that begging in the street will no more be acceptable inside the KMC.

Karnali lawmakers unaware of health insurance policy

Many citizens have benefited from the health insurance. However, some state assembly members of Karnali State are unware about such an insurance policy.

Nepal achieves 70 percent progress to meet ICAO's safety standard

It seems Nepal has left no stone unturned to follow practices in the international air services and in the use of advance technology.

Heritage walk from Pashupati to Basantapur

Both Pashupatinath Temple and Basantapur Durbar Square are the heritages enlisted in UNESCO heritage sites.

Needy students get free meals, thanks to Janabhojanalaya

The happiness of Thakre Rural Municipality school students knows no bounds whenever they see delivery men bringing meals for them at their own schools. They shout

VP Pun presents awards to Ghising, Dr. Ruit

Appreciating the contribution of Ghising and Dr. Ruit in the country in their respective fields, Vice President Pun urged administrators, civil servants and politicians to work honestly and dedicate to make the country prosperous.

KMC intensifies its drive to remove hoarding boards

A meeting presided over by Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) on Thursday directed the city authority to remove the haphazardly kept hoarding boards, posters, wires that have degraded the beauty of the city.