Kathmandu, : The State Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the House of Representatives (HoR) has formed an 11-member sub-committee coordinated by its member Dilendra Prasad Badu to facilitate in concluding the Federal Civil Service Bill-2080 BS. In today's meeting of the Committee, President Ramhari Khatiwada proposed to form the subcommittee comprising Ashok Kumar Rai, Ishwari Neuapane, Chanda Karki, Prakash Adhikari, Buddhiman Tamang, Raghuji Pant, Rajendra Prasad Pandey,..
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Kathmandu: The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 94.52 billion in revenue over the first seven months of the current fiscal year, exceeding last year’s collection by Rs 7.95 billion. The increase is attributed to a rise in the import of industrial raw materials and petroleum products, according to Amit Tiwari, the office’s information officer. Although the revenue collection surpassed the previous year’s figures, it fell short of the targeted Rs 121.81 billion for the period...
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Kathmandu: A wildfire that broke out in the forest area of Dakshinkali on Tuesday evening has destroyed over 30 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze started around 4 p.m. in the Bansbari area of Ward No. 4 and has since spread to Ward Nos. 3 and 1, confirmed Mohan Basnet, Mayor of Dakshinkali Municipality. Despite ongoing efforts by the Municipal Police, Nepal Police, and local residents, the fire has not been fully “The forest fire is under partial control..
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Pokhara: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to visit Pokhara today to inaugurate the 20th convocation ceremony of Pokhara University. The event will take place at 11 am at the university’s central office in Dhungepatan, Pokhara Metropolitan City-30. During the ceremony, 7,872 students from various levels and disciplines will be awarded degrees, according to the university’s Dean, Dr Ajay Thapa. Educationist George John is scheduled to deliver the convocation address in the..
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KATHMANDU: Senior Vice Chair of the Maoist Center and former Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has dismissed speculation about the Maoist Center’s involvement in forming or toppling the government. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Press Center Taplejung on Wednesday, Shrestha stated that the party is currently focused on strengthening its organization rather than engaging in political maneuvers. “The Maoist Center is not in a position to form a new government or bring..
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Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is making significant strides in its stone paving projects, with over 10,729 square meters of area already covered. The metropolis aims to complete the paving of 32,851 square meters by the end of the fiscal year 2024/25, focusing on heritage zones, pedestrian pathways, internal roads, and alleys. The initiative, overseen by the Public Works Department, is expected to enhance walkability and preserve the city’s traditional..
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Kathmandu: The National Assembly has raised concerns over the mysterious death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal in India and called for urgent action to ensure the safety of Nepali students studying in India. In a meeting on Tuesday, National Assembly Speaker Narayan Dahal brought the issue to the government’s attention, emphasizing the serious nature of the case. Prakriti Lamsal, a student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, India, died under mysterious..
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KHOTANG: A massive fire that broke out in Halesi Bazaar, a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Kirats, has caused damage exceeding Rs 73 million, according to an initial police report. The fire originated in the kitchen of local resident Padamsher Rai in Mahadevsthan, Halesi Tuwachung Municipality-7, and quickly spread, destroying four houses, three hotels, a hardware shop, and a microfinance office. The fire completely destroyed Padamsher Rai’s three-story wooden..
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Kathmandu: The death toll from a fire caused by a cooking gas leak at a local eatery (momo house) in Kamalpokhari has risen to four. According to Apil Raj Bohora, Spokesperson for the District Police Range Kathmandu and Superintendent of Police, the latest victim is 25-year-old Chhiring Lama from Dhunkharka, Bethanchok Rural Municipality in Kavrepalanchowk. Lama had been temporarily residing in Kamalpokhari and succumbed to his burns last night. Seven others who were injured in the..
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Kathmandu: Tribhuvan University’s (TU) Examination Controller’s Office has announced plans to offer online form submission for certificates, including transcripts, starting next month. Examination Controller Pushparaj Joshi confirmed that students will soon be able to fill out certificate forms, including for transcripts, from the comfort of their homes. A new server and software are being developed to support this initiative, with full implementation expected within two weeks. This..
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Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has begun repairing a damaged pipeline in the wholesale drinking water distribution system in Babarmahal, which burst on Wednesday during underground cable installation work. The pipe broke while NEA was conducting horizontal drilling to lay electricity cables underground, causing severe water leakage that flooded the area, including government offices such as the Special Court. Ashok Kumar Paudel, Chief Executive Officer of Kathmandu Upatyaka..
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Kathmandu: Kathmandu has been ranked as the second most polluted city in the world today, according to data from IQ Air, which tracks air quality across major regions. The air quality in Kathmandu is currently at 183 AQI (Air Quality Index), indicating a high level of pollution. The most polluted city at the moment is Karachi, Pakistan, with an AQI of 224. The rising pollution levels have begun to significantly affect public life. According to air quality standards, any AQI above 50 is..
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Kathmandu. The number of birds in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has increased this year, according to a recent bird count conducted under the Midwinter Waterbird Census 2025. The census recorded 9,250 birds from 76 species, a significant rise from last year’s count of 5,527 birds across 53 species, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Office reported. The highest count was of the Chakhewa species (1,068 birds), while white eagles, panichaha, chitrangada, and tiktike were among the least..
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PRAYAGRAJ (India): Devotees can be seen joyfully taking holy dips at the confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges rivers. Despite appearing fatigued from long-distance travel, the joy of arriving here is clearly reflected on their faces. The Kumbh Mela, which is believed to occur once every 144 years, sees millions of devotees chanting the name of God while bathing at designated spots along the riverbanks. The belief that the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers converge at this site gives..
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Kathmandu: The annual exhibition relating to communications and information technology, ‘CAN InfoTech, 2025’ concluded in the federal capital, Kathmandu. The event was organized by the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) Federation from February 6 to 10. It was the 30th edition. The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung. In addition to those interested in innovation, startup, technology and IT entrepreneurs, the high..
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