SOCIETY
CEPHED urges govt agencies to ban all types of chlorpyrifos pesticides in Nepal
CEPHED urges govt agencies to ban all types of chlorpyrifos...
KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Ram Charitra Sah, executive director and environment scientist at the Centre for Public Health and Environmental Development (CEPHED) has strongly urged all concerned government agencies to ban the import, sale, distribution, and use of chlorpyrifos, a highly hazardous pesticide i...
Aug 11, 2024
POLITICS
List of 18 ambassadorial nominees reaches PHC, including Shankar Sharma for India
List of 18 ambassadorial nominees reaches PHC, including Sha...
KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The government's recommendations for appointing ambassadors to 18 different countries have been submitted to the parliamentary hearing committee (PHC). Among those recommended is Shankar Sharma, who has been re-nominated as the ambassador to India despite being recalled by the pre...
Aug 11, 2024
SOCIETY
Singer Prakash Timilsina passes away at 39
Singer Prakash Timilsina passes away at 39
KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Renowned Nepali singer Prakash Timilsina was found dead on Saturday evening at his residence in Adinath Marg, Lalitpur. He was 39.
Aug 11, 2024
SOCIETY
Three arrested along with loaded gun and stolen goods
Three arrested along with loaded gun and stolen goods
JHAPA, Aug 11: Police have arrested three youths along with a loaded gun and stolen goods from Dewan Chowk of Arjundhara Municipality-4, Jhapa.
Aug 11, 2024
SOCIETY
CAAN appoints Prabhakar Chandra Mallik as chief of flight safety
CAAN appoints Prabhakar Chandra Mallik as chief of flight sa...
KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has appointed Prabhakar Chandra Mallik as the chief of flight safety. With over 15 years in the aviation sector, Mallik’s new role was confirmed by CAAN on Friday.
Aug 11, 2024
SOCIETY
Electrician dies due to electrocution, three others injured
Electrician dies due to electrocution, three others injured
SOLUKHUMBU, Aug 11: An electrician died due to electrocution in Salleri, the district headquarters of Solukhumbu, while three others were injured.
Aug 11, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price up by Rs 700 per tola today
Gold price up by Rs 700 per tola today
KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Gold prices have risen by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market today.
Aug 11, 2024
SOCIETY
81-yrs-old man arrested on charges of defrauding over Rs 5.8 million
81-yrs-old man arrested on charges of defrauding over Rs 5.8...
KATHMANDU, Aug 11: An 81-year-old man has been arrested on charges of defrauding over Rs 5.8 million.
Aug 11, 2024
ECONOMY
China interested in helping Nepal build chemical fertilizer plant
China interested in helping Nepal build chemical fertilizer...
KATHMANDU, Aug 11: China has shown interest in investing in a chemical fertilizer factory in Nepal. Despite discussions over nearly four decades, the project has not yet come to fruition. However, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, has stated that the Chinese government is ready to help Nepal b...
Aug 11, 2024
SOCIETY
JC recommends 35 judges for district courts and six judges for high courts
JC recommends 35 judges for district courts and six judges f...
KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The Judicial Council (JC) has recommended the appointment of 35 judges for district courts and six judges for high courts. The posts of four justices at the Supreme Court and 10 judges at the high courts are still vacant.
Aug 11, 2024