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Kathmandu: Today, Muslims across the country are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with great fervor. This festival holds immense significance in the Muslim community, marked by special Namaz recitations, prayers in mosques, seeking blessings from elders, and exchanging blessings with younger ones. In recognition of the importance of Eid al-Fitr, the government has declared today, Wednesday, a… Continue reading Muslims nationwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr with joyous festivities

Kathmandu’s main touristic area, Thamel, will remain operational 24 hours from April 13 onward. According to Thamel Tourism Development Council, preparation has been made for the announcement of full-time (24 hours) business operations in Thamel and Durbar Marga areas from the Nepali New Year i.e. April 13 onward. Council Chairperson Bhabiswor Sharma said all necessary… Continue reading Thamel to operate around the clock starting April 13

Kathmandu: In a bid to enhance urban infrastructure and promote energy efficiency, the government has announced a comprehensive plan to illuminate major cities across the country, including the Kathmandu Valley. The initiative entails the installation of modern street lights along main city thoroughfares, as well as the implementation of contemporary traffic signal systems on bustling… Continue reading Nepal govt to brighten up major cities with modern lighting

Kathmandu: In a significant announcement, the Nepali government has declared tomorrow a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Fitr, a prominent festival celebrated by the Muslim community. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a press release today, confirming that the holiday will be observed nationwide. This decision comes as Eid-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of Ramadan, the… Continue reading Govt declares public holiday tomorrow for Eid-ul-Fitr

Kathmandu: A serious allegation has been leveled against CPN-UML leader Mahesh Basnet, as a woman has registered a complaint accusing him of rape. According to police sources, the woman submitted her complaint to the district attorney’s office via post, alleging that Basnet had coerced her into sexual intercourse. Subsequently, the public prosecutor forwarded a report… Continue reading CPN-UML leader Mahesh Basnet accused of rape

Kathmandu: In a joint operation conducted by the District Police Office Parsa and Birgunj Metropolitan City, the National Medical College in Birgunj came under scrutiny resulting in the arrest of the college’s Managing Director (MD) Shahnawaz Hussain Ansari and lab technician Sanjay Sah. Led by Kanhaiya Thakur, a member of the market management and monitoring… Continue reading Police raid National Medical College in Birgunj

Kathmandu: Today, on World Health Day, the Department of Health Services has issued an urgent appeal, emphasizing the critical need for cooperation from all stakeholders to advance public health and safeguard citizens’ health rights. Highlighting health as a pivotal aspect of multidimensional development, the Department underscored that ensuring citizens’ right to health necessitates concerted efforts… Continue reading Department of Health Services calls for collaborative efforts to uphold citizens’ health rights

Kathmandu: The Sunsari District Administration Office has issued curfew orders in five municipalities. This comes after previous prohibitory orders were issued in Harinagar Rural Municipality and Devanagari Rural Municipality due to escalating tensions. The administration has now extended the curfew to Inneruwa Municipality, Bhokraha Narasingh Municipality, and Koshi Rural Municipality. The decision follows a recent… Continue reading Curfew imposed in five municipalities in Sunsari District

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has taken a decisive step by prohibiting community and institutional schools within its jurisdiction from selling uniforms and stationery items. This move comes as the Department of Education under KMC issues a circular to schools, emphasizing the importance of adhering to existing regulations. According to the circular issued by Saraswati… Continue reading KMC implements ban on sale of uniforms and stationery in schools

Kathmandu: The House of Representatives (HoR) has given its seal of approval to the Charter of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). During Tuesday’s session of the lower house of the Federal Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, presented the proposal seeking endorsement… Continue reading Federal parliament approves BIMSTEC charter in HoR session