- Sunday, 7 June 2026
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APF plays crucial role in maintaining peace and order: CM Karki
Biratnagar, Jan 22: Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, said that the Armed Police Force (APF) has been playing a vital role in border security, disaster management and peace establishment.At a programme organized in Itahari of Sunsari district to mark the 24th establishment day of APF No 1 Brigade's main office today, CM Karki recognized the notable role of the APF in border security especially in those places not having border posts and buildings.CM Karki lauded, "The role played by the APF in border areas during COVID-19 pandemic and during disasters being in frontline is commendable." He also praised that the APF had, despite the limited resources at its disposal, been contributing in increasing revenue collection by deploying themselves in the border areas. According to him, the provincial government had constructed 52 border posts and reaffirmed his commitment to the APF for additional support in coming days."Nepal is located between two big countries. Since we share an open border with India, we should work in the best interest of our country through coordination and cooperation," the CM argued.Similarly, APF's Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shambhu Subedi mentioned that the APF reached here by serving people after surmounting various hurdles and difficulties.Similarly, Senior Superintendent of Police Manish Thapa had briefed about various works carried out by the APF and its ongoing undertakings. On the occasion, several individuals and police personnel were honoured in recognition of their significant contributions. (RSS)
Triyuga Municipality constructs 80 houses for poor families
The Triyuga Municipality has constructed 80 houses and shelters for the poor and underprivileged families of the municipality.
Schools in Nepalgunj closed due to surge in cold
A three-day holiday has been declared in community and institutional schools in Nepalgunj due to the increasing cold. The schools will be closed from today till January 24, said Gorkha Bahadur Thapa, Head of the Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City's Education, Youth and Sports Division.
Man dies in rhino attack in Chitwan
A 55-year-old man of Madi Municipality-7 in Chitwan district succumbed to rhino attack today.
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Khalanga bazaar
Local Farmers of the area have complained that they have not been able to plant crops because of snow which has not cleared due to lack of rain till now.
Gold price up by 1,900
The price of gold has increased by Rs 1,900 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today.
DPM Singh urges all to engage efforts for economic development
Deputy Prime Minister and Minster for Urban Development, Prakashman Singh urged all sides concerned to engage coordinated efforts for economic development.
Modern petrol pump: 60 per cent of construction work completed in five months
60 per cent of the construction work of the modern petrol pump, being built at Kawasoti which serves as the administrative headquarters for Nawalpur district, has been completed in five months.
Armed Police Force into 24 years
Kathmandu, Jan 22: The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has turned 24 years of its establishment. During the period, the armed police force has focused its performance in the areas of border security, domestic security, revenue, customs and industrial security and disaster risk reduction. The government has entrusted the APF with the responsibility for containing armed struggle, separatist activities and terrorist activities, enhancing border security, managing riot, carrying out disaster management, providing security of VIPs and establishments, revenue, customs and industrial security. The APF that has the presence in all districts across the country is trying to establish itself as a 'dedicated' border security force. The APF has been performing its duty through 254 border outposts in the border sharing with India and China. APF joint spokesperson Shailendra Thapa said 201 BOPs have been set up along the country's southern border, 22 in the east, 21 in the west and 10 in the north. The police force has been carrying out border security and development programmes in collaboration with the border security mechanisms of India and China to make border security effective. The APF which has supported the state in the prevention of smuggling and import has contributed Rs 1.05 billion in revenue collection in the six months of the current fiscal year as compared to Rs 1.64 billion in the last fiscal year, said joint spokesperson Thapa. The APF foundation day celebration is taking place today at its Halchowk-based Headquarters of APF with Prime Minster KP Sharma Oli featuring the chief guest. (RSS)
Extreme cold forces schools to close in Nepalgunj
The institutional and community schools at Nepalgunj will be closed for three days in the wake of the increasing cold of late coming into effect from today till January 24.
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Four parliamentary committees to convene meetings today
Four parliamentary committees are scheduled to hold meetings at 11 AM today, including the Agriculture, Cooperative And Natural Resources Committee, Infrastructure Development Committee, Public Account Committee, and Legislation Management Committee.
'Ordinance incentivizes private sector for investment'
Chairperson of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal said the ordinance recently introduced by the government has incentivized the private sector for investment.
14,000 adolescent girls of Tanahun being administered HPV vaccination
As many as 14,000 adolescent girl students in the district will be vaccinated against cervical cancer.
Motorable bridge constructed with investment of over Rs 131.2 million
A regular motorable bridge constructed at the cost of over Rs 131.2 million has been brought into operation since this week.
Country's weather likely to remain fair
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said presently the country has witnessed partial impact of westerly low pressure system.
