Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan signed two agreements for utilizing grant assistance of JPY 2 billion and 256 million (approximately 2 billion rupees) for the implementation of the Project for the Improvement of theRehabilitation of Irrigation System in Eastern Terai Area; and the concessional credit of JPY15 billion and 901… Continue reading Nepal and Japan signs two agreements for improving Terai irrigation system
Indian comedian Raju Srivastava passed away
Kathmandu: Famous Indian comedian Raju Srivastava passed away. Srivastava, who was in a coma for last 42 days, died on Wednesday at the age of 58, according to Indian media. After suffering from a heart attack a few months ago, he was receiving treatment in the ICU of a hospital in Mumbai for a long… Continue reading Indian comedian Raju Srivastava passed away
Injured man on Gothatar riot died, govt forms investigation committee
Kathmandu: The police headquarters has formed a special committee to investigate the incident of Lal Mohammad, who died in Gothatar due to the shooting of a group of unknown people. According to the Valley Police Office, a five-member committee was formed today. Yesterday, Monday at 6:30 pm, Mohammad was shot and killed in front of… Continue reading Injured man on Gothatar riot died, govt forms investigation committee
Prime Minister Deuba requests Indonesia to invest in hydro-power and tourism sector of Nepal
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has requested the Ambassador of Indonesia to Nepal to facilitate the entry of Indonesian investment in Nepal’s hydropower, tourism and other potential sectors. Prime Minister Deuba made this request in a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador to Nepal Heru Hartanto Subolo in Baluwatar on Tuesday. Prime Minister Deuba has requested… Continue reading Prime Minister Deuba requests Indonesia to invest in hydro-power and tourism sector of Nepal
Parliamentary committee directs to arrange fair price shops across the country
Kathmandu: The Parliamentary Committee has instructed the government to make necessary arrangements for fair price shops across the country for festivals like Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. The meeting of the Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee under the National Assembly of the Federal Parliament held at Singha Durbar on Tuesday gave this instruction to the… Continue reading Parliamentary committee directs to arrange fair price shops across the country
3,343 police officer deployed in Kathmandu for security during festivals
Kathmandu: During the festival, 3,343 policemen will be mobilized to ensure the security of Kathmandu. District Police Range Kathmandu issued the Festival Security Plan-2079 to be implemented from today and informed that 3,343 policemen are going to be mobilized to make the security of the district reliable. The main objectives of the security plan are… Continue reading 3,343 police officer deployed in Kathmandu for security during festivals
Myanmar army helicopters fire on school, killing 13
Kathmandu: At least 13 people including seven children were killed when army helicopters shot at a school in Myanmar. As reported by Reuters, Myanmar has been gripped by violence since the army overthrew an elected government early last year. Opposition movements, some of them armed, have since emerged across the country, which the military has… Continue reading Myanmar army helicopters fire on school, killing 13
Nepali movie ‘Aina Jhyalko Putali’ nominated for Oscar Award
Kathmandu: The movie ‘Aina Jhyalko Putali’ directed by Sujith Bidari has been recommended for the Oscar award. The meeting of Nepal’s international feature film selection committee held on Monday recommended ‘Aina Jhyalko Putali’ among the films received. The International Feature Film Selection Committee of Nepal had asked filmmakers who are interested in joining the Oscar… Continue reading Nepali movie ‘Aina Jhyalko Putali’ nominated for Oscar Award
Rising dengue threat in Nepal, 20 people die so far
Kathmandu: The death toll due to dengue infection in Nepal has reached 20 people. In different parts of the country, 20 people died due to dengue infection. According to the Insect Disease Control Branch Under the Epidemiology and Disease Control Department so far, 16,587 dengue infections have been confirmed. According to the data so far,… Continue reading Rising dengue threat in Nepal, 20 people die so far
Gunfire injures one in Gothatar
Kathmandu: A gunfire in Gothathar of Kathmandu district has injured one person. Police said that the injured person is being treated at the University Teaching Hospital. The police also said that an investigation is being conducted on who fired the shot and why.