9th National Sports Competition formally begins

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Kathmandu: The 9th National Sports Competition has been formally inaugurated today, Friday. Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun inaugurated the 9th National Games with the slogan ‘A united country, a message of sports’ at Pokhara Stadium. In the opening ceremony, various cultural groups presented shows. Similarly, the team participating in the competition also had a march… Continue reading 9th National Sports Competition formally begins

Govt directs authorities to collect report of damages caused by floods and landslides

This undated image shows the premises of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Photo: Google maps image

Kathmandu: A meeting of the Central Security Committee has been held under the chairmanship of Home Minister Balkrishna Khad has directed the authorities to collect and submit the report of damages caused by the flood and landslides across the country. In the meeting, Home Minister Khand directed to form a team consisting of officials from… Continue reading Govt directs authorities to collect report of damages caused by floods and landslides

14 people rescued from Dhaulagiri Base Camp

Kathmandu: 14 people stranded in Dhaulagiri base camp due to bad weather were rescued by helicopter on Tuesday. 14 people including tourist guides, khachada drivers and porters who had reached Dhaulagiri base camp were rescued by helicopter. However, the rescue was delayed due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions along with continuous rain for… Continue reading 14 people rescued from Dhaulagiri Base Camp

600 candidates withdraw their nominations

Kathmandu: Around 600 candidates have withdrawn their nomination for the election of the House of Representatives and the province Assembly. According to the Election Commission, 483 people have withdrawn their nomination papers, including 114 for election of the House of Representatives. The total number of candidates for the election of House of Representatives has now… Continue reading 600 candidates withdraw their nominations

New NYC Council bill would reward NYers for calling in illegal parking complaints

NYPD officer writing parking ticket in New York. Photo Courtesy: Shutterstock via New York Daily News

Kathmandu: New York City is mulling a policy that would effectively deputize people who call in complaints about cars illegally blocking bike lanes and intersections — and pay them up to $44 for each actionable tip they make. As reported by the New York Daily News, the policy proposal, which is laid out in a… Continue reading New NYC Council bill would reward NYers for calling in illegal parking complaints

Deuba’s candidacy upheld; EC says printing error on voting card

Kathmandu: The Chief Electoral Officer’s office has dismissed the complaint against Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s candidacy. A complaint was filed that Deuba’s date of birth was different in the voter’s list and in the citizenship. But Dadeldhura Chief Electoral Officer Balkrishna Wagle informed that there was a print mistake in the date of birth… Continue reading Deuba’s candidacy upheld; EC says printing error on voting card

President Bhandari discharged from hospital

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has been discharged from the hospital today, Tuesday. She was discharged as her health is improving from the corona virus infection. On Saturday, President Bhandari was admitted to Annex Ward the hospital after suffering from cold and fever. Her PCR test turns positive and she was taking treatment. A team… Continue reading President Bhandari discharged from hospital

So far, 82 tourists rescued from Manang district

Kathmandu: A total of 82 tourists including 73 foreigners and nine domestic tourists who were stranded due to bad weather were rescued by helicopter from Manang. The stranded tourists were rescued by helicopter as the road was closed due to flood. Due to the incessant rain since last Tuesday, the tourists who were stranded due… Continue reading So far, 82 tourists rescued from Manang district

Complaint filed against PM Sher Bahadur Deuba

Kathmandu: A complaint has been filed against Congress President and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba who has nominated for the election from Dadeldhura. A complaint has been lodged against Deuba citing that the date of birth of Deuba in the citizenship and voter list is different. Karna Bahadur Malla of Ganyapadhura filed a complaint against… Continue reading Complaint filed against PM Sher Bahadur Deuba

Total of 6,000 candidates across the country registered for election

Kathmandu: A total of 6,000 candidates acrossed the country has registered their nomination for House of Representatives and Provincial election. About 2,500 people have nominated for the House of Representatives elections across the country. According to the latest information of the Election Commission, out of 2,452 candidates in the country, only 229 are women and… Continue reading Total of 6,000 candidates across the country registered for election