Kathmandu: Eight parties including Nepali Congress, CPN-Maoist Center have formed a task force targeting the presidential election. The task force led by Congress Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka includes General Secretary of Maoist Center Dev Gurung, General Secretary Beduram Bhusal from United Socialist Party, Rajendra Shrestha from Janata Samajwadi Party. Similarly, Abdul Khan from Janamat… Continue reading 8-party alliance formed a task group for presidential election
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Pokhara airport to begin night flight from Thursday
Kathmandu: Pokhara Regional International Airport will begin night flights starting from Thursday. With this the airport will be operating 18 hours a day. An Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) system has been installed at the airport to allow aircraft to fly and land with the help of instruments. Earlier, the old airport operated on the basis… Continue reading Pokhara airport to begin night flight from Thursday
DoT directs not to build adventurous tourism infrastructure without permission
Kathmandu: The Department of Tourism (DoT) has directed not to build adventure tourism infrastructure without permission. The department has also said that action will be taken if such infrastructure and activities are carried out without following the procedures prescribed by law. Recently, in Nepal, investment has increased in products like bungee jumping, swing, cannoning, sky… Continue reading DoT directs not to build adventurous tourism infrastructure without permission
Nepal marks 73rd democracy day
Kathmandu: Nepal is celebrating its 73rd Democracy Day, today. Nepalis are celebrating the day organizing various programmes across the country. Democracy Day is celebrated on February 19 every year to commemorate the successful revolution of 2007, the end of 104 years of autocratic rule and the establishment of democracy.
Half a million visited Pashupatinath Temple so far on the occassion of Mahashivaratri (Photos)
Kathmandu: Mahashivaratri is being celebrated today by worshiping Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath Temple and other Shiva temples across the country. The movement of pilgrims has increased in the temple since this morning. On the day of Mahashivratri, which is celebrated every year, the temple is thronged by devotees. Till the midday, around 500,000 visitors… Continue reading Half a million visited Pashupatinath Temple so far on the occassion of Mahashivaratri (Photos)
Nepali government offices mandatory to use only local products
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply has issued a circular to the subordinate offices to use only domestic products. In order to effectively implement the directive 2071 on the use of local products in public offices, the ministry has issued a circular on Friday, requesting all levels of government, ministries, commissions and public… Continue reading Nepali government offices mandatory to use only local products
Kathmandu Metropolitan City to organize public event to hear citizen’s issue
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is going to hear the issues related to the development and construction of the city, complaints and problems related to the office, and service delivery. According to the metropolis, the hearing will be held on March 3 at 3 pm in the office of the metropolis, in the hall… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City to organize public event to hear citizen’s issue
Govt decides to add Prithivi Jayanti and People’s War Day as public holiday on calendar
Kathmandu: The government has included the public holidays of Prithivi Jayanti and People’s War Day in the calendar itself. Announcing the decision of the Council of Ministers, Government Spokesperson and Minister of Communications, Information and Technology Rekha Sharma on Friday informed that it has been decided to add the holidays of Prithivi Jayanti and People’s… Continue reading Govt decides to add Prithivi Jayanti and People’s War Day as public holiday on calendar
Traffic in Pashupati area to be affected all day on Saturday
Kathmandu: On the occasion of Mahashivaratri festival, traffic will be affected throughout the day on Saturday in Pashupat area of Gaushala.The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Division has informed that the vehicles will be diverted as per the requirement as there will be a rush of pilgrims from Friday night. Vehicles going to Gaushala area will… Continue reading Traffic in Pashupati area to be affected all day on Saturday
Nepal govt to conduct eye tests in schools
Kathmandu: The government is going to conduct eye tests in Schools. According to the National Eye Health Strategy (2079-2086) published by the Ministry of Health and Population, school students will be examined every year. The ministry has brought out a strategy to integrate eye health services with basic health services to increase access to the… Continue reading Nepal govt to conduct eye tests in schools