Today, the Nagpanchami festival is being observed, where devotees worship the Naga or serpent god by adhering to Hindu traditions. As part of this ritual, many people affix images of a Naga on the front doors of their homes. This annual festival takes place on the fifth day of Shrawan Shukla, following the Lunar calendar. […]
Nagpanchami being observed, 21 August 2023 Read Post »
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has stated that once the investigation into the recent gold scam is completed, action will be taken against those found responsible. He emphasized that there is no need to create a high-level probe committee for this investigation because competent and accountable state organizations are already conducting
Home Minister Shrestha says no need for probe committee in gold smuggling case Read Post »
The Chitwan district has seen a surge in dengue infections. According to the District Health Office, there were 108 reported cases of dengue infection between July 17 and August 18. This number of dengue cases was identified during testing conducted on 1,164 individuals at various hospitals in the district, as stated by Ram KC, the
Chitwan records over 100 dengue cases in the past month Read Post »
Since August 17, 2023, the government has increased the minimum earnings for laborers in the informal sector. Under the new ruling, casual sector workers will now receive a monthly pay of Rs 17,300. Similarly, the monthly salary for workers in tea estates has been set at NRs 13,893. The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social
Minimum wage for informal sector workers raised Read Post »
A multi-party accord has been achieved to enable the transfer of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh. Government officials have described the agreement as a preliminary arrangement involving parties from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation has revealed that the initial phase will involve Bangladesh purchasing 40 megawatts of electricity
Potential agreement on export of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh Read Post »
A 41 year old male has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a minor. According to Nepal Police, Datta Singh Buda has been taken into custody on charges of sexually abusing an eight year old girl repeatedly from Ashar (mid-July) to 26 Shrawan (11th August). Datta Singh is the director of Bless House and
Childcare centre director arrested on charges of sexually abusing a minor Read Post »
Locals of Olangchung Gola and surrounding villages are elated after receiving news that the Tiptala (Tipta La) Bhanjhyang will be reopened from 10th September. Closed owing to Covid-19 precautionary measures, locals from Olangchung Gola, Lelep and Ghunsa were suffering due to the closure. Before the pandemic, and since historic times, Tipta La Pass, also known
Tiptala Bhanjhyang border to open from September, locals relieved Read Post »
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said nationwide rainfall is expected to continue through Monday, and has urged people, especially those living in high-risk areas such as settlements along river banks and landslide prone areas to practice caution. “On Sunday, 13th August, 2023, nationwide rainfall is expected to continue with different intensities across the
The police have apprehended Nepali Congress parliamentarian Sunil Sharma. A unit from Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) detained him in Kathmandu on the present day, as communicated by Deputy Inspector General Kuber Kadayat, the spokesperson for Nepal Police. The legislator, who secured his position from the Morang-3 constituency, has been taken into custody due
Lawmaker and medical college owner Sunil Sharma arrested for fake education certificate Read Post »
All Transport Businesses and Labor Drivers Independent Struggle Committee have campaigned against transport malpractices at the Department of Transport Management at Baneshwor. Their demands include: -Immediately close the private rental market and prohibit Indian vehicles from operating in Nepal, -Manage the taxi stand in the Kathmandu Valley and stop the abuse of the drivers, -Cancel
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