Musahars living without basic amenities

Anyone who reaches the small settlement of Dhangadhimai Municipality-9 feels that he/she has arrived at a remote place.

Recital of poems to be held under occupy Tundikhel campaign

The Occupy Tundikhel campaign was launched on November 9 and had formed a human chain in a bid to exert pressure on the authority to free the Tundikhel from illegal structures and materials.

Nepalis themselves will make Nepal prosperous: PM Oli

Addressing the 25th convocation of the KU here, PM Oli reiterated, "We have successful present and bright future. So, we can move ahead in an assured manner." He further said Nepal has the capacity to produce many things. He however said, "We lagged behind for some reason, but we cannot stay as it is forever."

FNJ to hold demonstration on Sunday

The FNJ, the umbrella organization of all journalists throughout the country, will organize the demonstration coinciding with the International Day against Impunity on November 24, in support of protection of press freedom and an end to impunity, the FNJ stated on Friday.

Integrated Security Plan endorsed for by-election

A meeting of the High-level Security Committee chaired by Election Commissioner Ishwari Prasad Poudyal endorsed the Plan presented by the security bodies with revision. Poudyal is the coordinator of the Committee.

Govt constitutes Border Dispute Inspection Committee

According to Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota, the committee would settle the border rows seen with the neighbouring countries, India and China. The Committee was provided Terms of Reference (ToR) to make their working area clear and concise.

NHRC asks govt to address TRC issues

On the onset of the 13th anniversary of the CPA, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the rights watchdog, has drawn attention of the government to address the issues related to conflict victims.

95% households have access to power: WB

The report was launched at the seventh edition of the Power Summit organised by the Independent Power Producers Association of Nepal in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Maruti Cement Factory’s Excavator Bombarded

An unidentified group has detonated a bomb on the excavator belonging to the Maruti Cement Factory. Police said a 'pressure cooker bomb' was exploded by an unidentified group targeting the excavator last night.

"KMC will be beggar-free"

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has decided to declare itself as the 'Beggar-free Metropolitan City'.   This declaration would be made on December 15 on the occasion of the 25th KMC Day.

President Bhandari administers oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed ministers 

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has administered oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed ministers today.      At a special programme organised at Sheetal Niwas, President Bhandari administered oath of office and secrecy to Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Administration, Hridayesh Tripathi; Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ghanshyam Bhusal; Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Lekhraj Bhatta; Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Welfare, Rameshwor...

Land revenue employee held for taking bribe 

An employee of the Land Revenue Office, Dhulikhel was arrested for taking bribe from a service recipient.     A team of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) arrested first class non-gazetted officer of Land Revenue Office Revenue Section, Roskaji Jaspau, for taking bribe of Rs 20,000 from a service seeker.    

Even non-smokers at health risk due to air pollution

Doctors have warned that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a real threat to people who are exposed to indoor or outdoor air pollution, including dust and smoke.

PM realigns cabinet of ministers

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, under the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has realigned the cabinet of ministers, by issuing a press release on Thursday. As per the press release, eight ministers from the cabinet have been reshuffled.

Overall status of children in Nepal has improved: NCRC

The country has achieved progress in child health, child mortality rate, immunisation, child education, abolishing child marriage and introducing child friendly laws due to the government’s priority to the development of children, the NCRC said.

Brain Pooling Programme is encouraging: NAST

The selection process of the total participants will begin within a month, said Sunil Babu Shrestha, vice-chancellor of the NAST.

Communication Festival concludes

In the declaration, all the political parties, civil society, academia, journalists, non-government organisations and the people are called to maintain national consensus on the issues of sovereignty, nationality, unity and territorial integrity.

Number of missing children going up

The cases of missing children has been going up lately compared to the previous years, a huge cause for concern for the missing persons' families as well as the State. Altogether 3,422 children -1051 boys and 2371 girls -have been reported missing in the last fiscal year 2018/19.

Nepal dedicated to end child labour, forced labour and trafficking: Minister Bista

Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Gokarna Bista has said Nepal was fully committed to ending child labour, forced labour and human trafficking.    

NCP's secretariat meeting gives executive power of the party to co-chair Dahal

Nepal Communist Party (NCP)'s secretariat meeting held this afternoon has decided that Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, will take over the executive responsibilities of the party.