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Shortest Day in North, Longest Day in South today
Shortest Day in North, Longest Day in South today
This year, winter solstice falls on Saturday, December 21, at 4:21 a.m. EST in the Northern Hemisphere. The Earth's tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees on its axis is the primary reason for the occurrence of the winter solstice and the changing seasons.
Dec 21, 2024
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UNHCR-ILO farming project empowers refugees and locals in Koshi Province
UNHCR-ILO farming project empowers refugees and locals in Ko...
Participants have reported significant profits, particularly in cucumber, spinach, and potato farming; boosting both income and mental well-being.
Dec 20, 2024
POLITICS
New tourism policy in the offing: Tourism minister
New tourism policy in the offing: Tourism minister
The Minister shared on the occasion that two bills have reached the Council of Ministers for splitting the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) into two separate bodies- a service provider entity and a regulatory entity.
Dec 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Mugling-Narayanghat road section to remain closed during day time for a week
Mugling-Narayanghat road section to remain closed during day...
The Mugling-Narayanghat section of Prithvi highway will remain closed for a week during day time from December 22.
Dec 20, 2024
SOCIETY
School in rural Kalikot starts classes in a concrete building
School in rural Kalikot starts classes in a concrete buildin...
The construction of a concrete building for Janasewa Primary School in Tilagufa Municipality-2 has made teaching and learning easier for the educators and students in the area.
Dec 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Survey of tiger and prey species begins in Banke National Park
Survey of tiger and prey species begins in Banke National Pa...
The survey will collect detailed information about the population of tigers, their habitat areas and situation. The survey will be conducted for around two months, said chief conservation officer of the Park, Birendra Kandel.
Dec 20, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC ward chairpersons cannot head SMCs: Supreme Court
KMC ward chairpersons cannot head SMCs: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (SC) has annulled the legal provision that allowed ward chairpersons of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) to become chairpersons of the School Management Committees (SMCs) of community schools.
Dec 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Durga Singh and Bharat Bahadur Bohora promoted to AIG
Durga Singh and Bharat Bahadur Bohora promoted to AIG
Previously, the Ministry of Home Affairs had recommended Singh and Bohora for promotion on December 13.
Dec 20, 2024
SOCIETY
SC orders release of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai
SC orders release of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai
A division bench of justices Nahakul Subedi and Sharanga Subedi issued the release order.
Dec 20, 2024
POLITICS
Bangladesh envoy to Nepal pays farewell visit on PM Oli
Bangladesh envoy to Nepal pays farewell visit on PM Oli
Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal, Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, paid a farewell visit to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today.
Dec 20, 2024