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Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates Pohela Boishakh with cultural festivity
The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu celebrated Pohela Boishakh, marking the first day of the Bangla New Year 1433, with enthusiasm and festivity at its premises on Friday.
Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran
Pakistan's powerful army chief completed a three-day visit to Tehran, the country's military said on Saturday, having met top Iranian leaders and negotiators as part of efforts to end the Middle East war.
Foreigner arrested with drug from TIA
The police have arrested an American citizen at Tribhuvan International Airport with five bottles, each containing 10.25 litres of liquid resembling cannabis/hash oil.
Pre-monsoon rain helps reduce forest fires
Generally, the period from Mid-March to Mid-April is considered as high risk time for outbreak of forest fires in Nepal.
Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed
Khodr Sahmarani stood dazed beside the rubble of his south Lebanon home, his forehead in a white bandage, staring at the wreckage where his brother, nephew and two neighbours died.
Kathmandu's ancient town, Asan, to be vehicle-free every Saturday
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched the 'Vehicle Free Asan' programme from today to preserve the originality of the ancient urban settlement, Asan.
Narayangat-Daunne road section: construction of 34 bridges, culverts completed
The construction of bridges and culverts along the eastern section (Narayangat-Daunne) of the under-expansion Narayangath-Butwal road segment of the East–West Highway has been completed. A total of 34 bridges, including 22 small and 12 large ones, have been built in this section. Additionally, all culverts in the area have also been completed. According to Engineer Chudaraj Dhakal, Chief of the ADB Directorate under the Department of Roads, the bridge construction work required for this section has now been finished. The road expansion project is being carried out with financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). A major bridge over the Binayi River at Dumkibas in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) has also been completed and came into operation on Friday. The concrete bridge has a total length of 245 meters. Previously, vehicles had been operating through a diversion after the old iron bridge collapsed two years ago. With the new bridge now in use, transportation along this section has become easier for the time being, Dhakal said. A total of 211 culverts have been constructed in this stretch, which spans 65 kilometers. The road expansion work is currently in its final phase, with the Daunne section nearing completion. The total cost of the project is estimated at NPR 16.99 billion, of which 85 percent is financed through an ADB loan, while the remaining investment is covered by the Government of Nepal. The loan has been provided at an interest rate of 1.5 percent, repayable over 32 years. According to project details, the Gaindakot-Daunne section costs NPR 9.13 billion, while the Daunne-Butwal section costs NPR 7.86 billion. The contract for the road expansion was signed in January 2019 between the Government of Nepal and China State Construction Engineering Corporation, with a completion deadline of July 2022. However, the project is still under construction. Both construction packages have been awarded to the Chinese company. Upon completion, the Department of Road claims that travel time between Narayangath and Butwal will be reduced to a maximum of two hours. The East-West Highway was originally inaugurated in 1961 (B.S. 2018), and its expansion began nearly six decades later.
Digital training hub launched in Biratnagar; Marks new era in eye care
In a significant milestone for Nepal’s eye health sector, Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh in collaboration with Orbis International has set up a Digital Training Hub at Biratnagar Eye Hospital, operated under the Lahan Eye and Ear Health Care System.
Bagmati province government raises revenue of Rs 27.93 billion
The Bagmati province government has collected public revenue amounting to Rs 27.93 billion (41.40 percent of the annual target) in the nine months of the current fiscal year.
Health Ministry to grant two-day public holiday in public hospitals
Ministry of Health and Population has decided to grant two-day public holiday in public hospitals on Saturday and Sunday.
SEBON Chairperson Shrestha resigns
Chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SBON) Santosh Narayan Shrestha has resigned from his post.
Weather largely to remain clear despite cloud cover in some places
Kathmandu, April 18: The cloudy weather is expected in the hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. Partly cloudy weather is predicted in the remaining hilly and mountainous areas including Madhesh Province, and mainly clear weather in the rest of the Terai region. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, some places in the hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, and one or two places in the hilly and mountainous areas of Lumbini Province, as well as in the mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, may experience light rain/snowfall with thunder/lightning. Hotter days are expected in the Terai of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces and some other areas. Similarly, tonight, partly cloudy weather is expected in the mountainous and hilly regions, while the Terai region will experience mainly clear weather. The Division has indicated possibility of light rain/snow in one or two places in the mountainous areas of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces. (RSS)
SC legitimizes special general convention of Nepali Congress
Challenging the Election Commission's decision to recognize the Thapa leadership elected through the special general convention, NC's former President and ex-Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and then acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka knocked the apex court's doors.
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Speaker Aryal, ministers discuss Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project
Representatives from relevant ministries and agencies held a discussion on Friday regarding the Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project. The discussion here was held in presence of Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal.
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Project launch soon for listing intangible cultural heritages
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is set to launch a project to list intangible cultural heritage in all seven provinces.
