December 28, 2023

No more delay in irrigation projects, Minister Basnet says

Kathmandu: The government is working to make the project officials and construction entrepreneurs more responsible to speed up the ongoing development works of the irrigation projects. The government is mulling new interventions in view of dillydallyi…

Schools in upper Mugu closed for a month over increasing cold

Mugu: The Mugum Karmarong rural municipality in Mugu has decided to close schools in Upper Karan area for a month due to increasing cold.

According to rural municipality Chair Chhiring Kyapne Lama, the month-long winter vacation beginning from the la…

Japanese Ambassador pays courtesy call on President Paudel

Kathmandu: Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Kikuta Yutaka, has paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel.

During the meeting held at Sheetal Niwas today, President Paudel mentioned that the Nepali people have appreciated Japan’s unconditional …

Human error behind Yeti Airline’s plane crash: Report

Kathmandu: The Yeti Airline’s aircraft crash that occurred in Pokhara on January 15, 2023 was due to human error.

The Investigation Commission formed after the air crash submitted the report today with this conclusion. The Commission formed under coo…

Karnali festival whets policy debates

Karnali: The Karnali festival has whetted policy debates to foster development initiatives.

During the festival, issues surrounding agriculture, health, education, tourism, climate, literature, art, culture, infrastructure and economy in Karnali regi…

Biting cold afflicts Musahar people

Madhyabindu: The Musahar community of Devchuli municipality-2 is suffering from biting cold with the dipping mercury.

There are nearly 113 Musahar households, which survive on daily wages. It is one of the most backward communities in the country.

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Writ petition against NRB Governor

Kathmandu: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court questioning the academic qualifications of Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Mahaprasad Adhikari.

In the petition filed today it has been claimed that the academic qualification of the Governor …

Federalism creates awareness among people about their rights

Hetauda: Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Shalikram Jammakattel, has said the federalism has created awareness among the people to demand their rights.

He said so while inaugurating a three-day interaction organised at Hetauda today. Stating that …