Sixty-two teenagers from across the country held local level posts for one day

Kathmandu: On the occasion of International Girls’ Day, 62 adolescents from seven districts across the country have held local level posts for one day. They have been given the opportunity to hold the post of local government under the ‘Girls Takeover’ program on the occasion of International Girls’ Day in coordination with the local government,… Continue reading Sixty-two teenagers from across the country held local level posts for one day

Four people died in a clash with police in Butwal

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Kathmandu: Four people have been killed in a clash with police in Butwal of Rupandehi district. Four people were killed in a clash with police at Motipur Industrial Area on Sunday. All the victims are civilians. One of the victims is Ramesh Pariyar, 48, while the identities of others have not been revealed. Five policemen… Continue reading Four people died in a clash with police in Butwal

Immigration department to remain close for two days During festive holidays

Kathmandu: The Immigration Department will halt the work of issuing trekking permits to the tourists going for trekking for two days during the Dashain festival. According to the department, the work of the department will continue even on public holidays starting from October 17. The department has informed that the service will be closed on… Continue reading Immigration department to remain close for two days During festive holidays

16 newly appointed ministers and two ministers of state take oath

Kathmandu: Newly appointed ministers and ministers of state have taken oath of office and secrecy. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 16 ministers appointed on Friday. Similarly, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba administered the oath of office and secrecy to the two Ministers of State appointed today. The… Continue reading 16 newly appointed ministers and two ministers of state take oath

At least 100 dead, wounded in Afghan blast

People view the damage inside of a mosque following a bombing in Kunduz, province northern Afghanistan, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): A blast went off Friday at a mosque packed with Shiite Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan, killing or wounding at least 100 people, a Taliban police official said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast, which took place in Kunduz, the capital of Kunduz province, but militants from the… Continue reading At least 100 dead, wounded in Afghan blast

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Kathmandu Metropolitan City to distribute first dose of corona vaccine from Friday

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is scheduled to distribute first dose of corona vaccine from Friday. The first dose of the Chinese Vero cell vaccine will be given to all citizens above 18 years of age in all 32 wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan City tomorrow. The vaccination can be done from 32 ward offices,… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City to distribute first dose of corona vaccine from Friday

Finance ministry asks govt vehicle details

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has demanded details of government vehicles. Finance Minister Janardan Sharma told the Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee of the parliament that he had demanded details of the condition of the old vehicles. According to Finance Minister Sharma, there is still demand from the Ministry of Finance and various agencies… Continue reading Finance ministry asks govt vehicle details

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Lawmaker’s proposal to reduce the minimum age of marriage to 18 years

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Kathmandu: The lawmakers have proposed reducing the minimum age of marriage to 18 years. Currently, Nepal’s law allows marriage only after reaching the age of 20. On Monday, the Law, Justice and Human Resource Committee of the House of Representatives had a discussion on the crime and legal system. This was stated by lawmakers Min… Continue reading Lawmaker’s proposal to reduce the minimum age of marriage to 18 years

About 10,000 tourists arrive Nepal in September

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Kathmandu: About 10,000 tourists have visited Nepal in a month. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 9,898 tourists visited Nepal in September 2021. In September 2019, 92,604 tourists had visited Nepal. Last year, in 2020, only 584 tourists visited this month. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, tourist arrivals, which declined after April, have improved… Continue reading About 10,000 tourists arrive Nepal in September