Sankhuwasabha, Sept 18 At least six people went missing when a Dharan-bound jeep from district headquarters Khandbari carrying patients met with an accident at 10.30 last night. Three members of the same family were disappeared when the jeep (Kp 1 Ja 3749) skidded off the Akkar ridge at Dharmadevi municipality-8 and plunged into the Arun […]
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Kathmandu, Bhojpur and Mahottari declared ODF zones
Kathmandu, Sept 18 Kathmandu district has been declared as an Open Defecation Free (ODF) zone. Province Assembly member Narayan Silwal read out a paper declaring Kathmandu district as open defecation free zone amidst a programme organized by the District Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Coordination Committee on Tuesday. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City was declared ODF […]
Woman airlifted to safety
Bajhang, Sept 17 A woman, who had suffered excessive bleeding after undergoing labour, has been airlifted to safety. Ram Devi Bohara,24, a resident of Dhalaun in ward no. 1 of Saipal rural municipality was rescued by a helicopter today to the district hospital Chainpur. She had been admitted to the local health post after experiencing […]
Dengue infected crosses 2,000
Chitwan, Sept 17 The number of people infected with dengue has reached 2046 in the district since the past two months. This was found among the 6,639 who underwent screening for the virus. The number continues to rise with government and private hospitals full of people undergoing treatment for fever, says chief of the Health […]
Land bill endorsed by NA
Kathmandu, Sept 17 The meeting today of the National Assembly passed the Land (eighth amendment) bill, 2076 with a majority. The bill was tabled by Minister for Land Reforms, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation Padma Kumari Aryal. Earlier responding to queries raised over the bill, Minister for Land Reforms, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation Padma Kumari Aryal […]
“Nepal has conducive environment for foreign investment,” assures Minister Gyawali
Kathmadnu, Sept 17 Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has said that Nepal has a favorable environment for foreign investment and there was prospects of making ample profit from such ventures. At an international workshop organized by the Former MP’s Forum Nepal here today on ‘Global Situation and Future of Nepal’, Minister Gyawali reiterated […]
Two arrested with contraband drugs in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Sept 17 A team of police today arrested two people from various places in Kathmandu Valley in possession of narcotic drugs. The arrested have been identified as Ashish Shrestha, 26, of Bhanuchowk Municipality-7 in Sunsari district and Yuwaraj Timalsina, 27, of Kakadvitta, Jhapa district. A team deployed from Nagdhunga Metropolitan Police Sector arrested Shrestha […]
Earthquake in Tanahu
Kathmandu, Sept 17, An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was felt in Lamjung. According to the National Seismological Center, Lainchaur, the tremor was recorded at 9:53 am today with its epicenter at Nauthar of Dordi rural municipality-4, Lamjung. The seismic waves were also felt in Tanahu, Kaski, Gorkha and Dhading districts. Prior to […]
RSS Feature – 74th UNGA kicks off from today: Health concern and climate change main agenda
Kathmandu, Sept 17, Sharachchandra Bhandary The 74th General Assembly of the United Nations Organization is taking place at the UN Headquarters in the U.S. mega polis of New York from today. The main agenda of the UNGA’s discussions this year is – Galvanizing Multilateral Efforts for Poverty Eradication, Quality Education, Climate Action and Inclusion. High […]
Iron ore reserve excavation gains ground
Kawaswoti, Sept 17, The excavation of iron ore reserve is gaining ground at Dhauwadi of Nawalpur. With the government decision to set up Dhauwadi Iron Mine Company, the task for excavation has opened up. The Department of Mines and Geology also has continued its further study on iron reserve. The Department of Road is also […]