Govt announces public holiday on Tuesday to mourn demise of Satya Mohan Joshi

Kathmandu: The government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday to mourn the demise of centenarian Satya Mohan Joshi. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a statement on Monday and informed that a public holiday has been decided on Tuesday across the country. Centenarian Joshi died on Sunday morning at the age of 103.… Continue reading Govt announces public holiday on Tuesday to mourn demise of Satya Mohan Joshi

Congress forms election mobilization committee

Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress has formed a 110-member central mobilization committee for the House of Representatives and province assembly elections. Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba formed a 110-member election mobilization committee under the coordination of central member and former deputy chairman Gopalman Shrestha. The committee also includes Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, Dr. Prakasharan Mahat, Uma Regmi,… Continue reading Congress forms election mobilization committee

Joshi’s body handed over to Kist Hospital for autopsy

Kathmandu: The body of literary centenarian Sathya Mohan Joshi has been handed over to Kist Hospital. Joshi had announced that he would not cremate his body while he was still alive and give it to the hospital. According to Kist Medical College, the technique of using non-swallowing chemicals is used to keep his mortal body… Continue reading Joshi’s body handed over to Kist Hospital for autopsy

Cultural expert Satya Mohan Joshi passes away

Kathmandu: Century man Satya Mohan Joshi has passed away at the age of 103. His family members have confirmed that he died at Kist Medical College this morning. Joshi had heart and prostate problems. He was admitted to the emergency ward of Kisht Medical College after his weakness increased. Dengue infection was confirmed during the… Continue reading Cultural expert Satya Mohan Joshi passes away

Prabhu Sah expelled from UML

Kathmandu: CPN-UML has expelled the permanent committee member Prabhu Sah from the party so that he will not even be an ordinary member. UML General Secretary Shankar Pakharel issued a circular today and informed that Sah, who is also the co-in-charge of Madhes Province, has been expelled from the party. Similarly, Rautahat district in-charge Upendra… Continue reading Prabhu Sah expelled from UML

Culture expert Satyamohan Joshi in ICU

Kathmandu: The health condition of a Century Man Satyamohan Joshi is becoming critical. According to hospital, the health condition of Joshi, who is being treated at Kist Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Imadol, Lalitpur, is getting worse. Pneumonia infection was seen in Joshi’s chest. A doctor involved in the treatment said that the medicine… Continue reading Culture expert Satyamohan Joshi in ICU

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