SOCIETY
Snail-paced repair work at Dhangadhi Airport disappoints Sudurpaschim people
Snail-paced repair work at Dhangadhi Airport disappoints Sud...
DHANGADHI, May 26: The Dhangadhi Airport, the only airport in Sudurpaschim Province, has been closed for the last 21 days for the ongoing repair work. Before shutting down the airport for a month, the authorities had assured the locals that the airport will resume its services after 20 days.
May 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Elderly dies of snakebite in Udayapur
Elderly dies of snakebite in Udayapur
UDAYAPUR, May 26: An elderly died in Katari of Udayapur on Friday after being bitten by a venomous snake.
May 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Ex-child soldier Bista demands special packages
Ex-child soldier Bista demands special packages
KATHMANDU, May 26: Former Maoist child solider Lenin Bista wants the Government of Nepal to address the youth combatants' demand through social and economic packages based on the principle of social justice.
May 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Four days on, wildfire continues to spread in Pyuthan forests
Four days on, wildfire continues to spread in Pyuthan forest...
PYUTHAN, May 26: Five years ago, a fire had engulfed the Siddhakanath Community Forest of Jhimruk Rural Municipality-4. However, at the time, the locals were able to contain it within some hours. However, this year, locals remained helpless as the fire raged through the forest and destroyed it. Fir...
May 26, 2019
SOCIETY
90 families trapped as India diverts Koshi flow
90 families trapped as India diverts Koshi flow
RAJBIRAJ, May 26: At least 90 families in Gobargadha of Saptari district have been trapped by the Koshi River after the Indian side diverted its water to the western side on Friday.
May 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Everest death toll rises to 10
Everest death toll rises to 10
KATHMANDU, May 26: Death toll on Everest has reached 10 with a British climber becoming the latest victim in the unforgiving terrain of the world’s highest mountain on Saturday.
May 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Human trafficking 'kingpin' Gurung finally deported to Nepal
Human trafficking 'kingpin' Gurung finally deported to Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 26: After a series of failed attempts to yet again lure Thai police into releasing him, alleged notorious human trafficking racket operator Prashu Ram Gurung was finally deported back to Nepal on Saturday.
May 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Standards for transfer of development projects finalized
Standards for transfer of development projects finalized
KATHMANDU, May 26: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has finalized the standards for classification and separation of projects and programs to be implemented by three tiers of government in the new federal set up.
May 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Armed Indian police personnel sent back after entering Nepal without permission
Armed Indian police personnel sent back after entering Nepal...
MAKWANPUR, May 26: A group of armed Indian police personnel who entered Nepal in uniform without seeking permission from the concerned authorities were sent back to their country by Nepal Police on Saturday.
May 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepal missing opportunity to earn from local herbs
Nepal missing opportunity to earn from local herbs
GORKHA, May 26: Nepal is being compelled to import medicinal plants including mimosa pudica (touch me not), tulasi, malabar nut (asuro), and gaitihare from India, as there has been little effort to farm and utilize these plants locally.
May 26, 2019