A month-long Makarmela has kicked off at Dhanushadham. The Makarmela observed every Sunday and Tuesday in the month of Magh as per lunar calendar bears historic and religious significance.
A jeep with Indian number plate has plunged into Trishuli River. The vehicle fell into the river at Ichchhakamana rural municipality-5 along Narayangadh-Muglin roadway early this morning.
The match between Koshi Province and Nepal Police Club is beginning at TU cricket ground from 9:15 am, while another match is scheduled to begin the same time between Bagmati Province and Madhes Province at Mulpani cricket ground.
Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the federal government would implement the projects of more than Rs 30 million from the upcoming fiscal year.
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the fuel prices from midnight today.
"I agree with your demand that Lakhan Thapa, a revolutionary leader who rose from the local level against the ruler's extreme tyranny, to declare a national hero. I understand recognizing Thapa as a national hero will be respect for all martyrs and that of the political warriors in the revolutionary struggle of the country," said PM Prachanda.
Stating that the Tharu community in the country was famed for being hardworking and honest, the PM asserted that this community has positively inspired other communities for labour culture and nation-building.
Information officer of the Agriculture Knowledge Center, Tanahu, Kiran Pariyar said that orange sale increased by Rs 40 million this year in comparison to the previous year.
People of the communities attired in traditional costumes gathered in the celebration spot where their traditional cuisines such as Dhikri, Ghongi, fish and crab were placed for sale in the stalls. The communities also showcased their traditional dances.
There are about 80 Indian troops in the Maldives - Delhi says they are based there to maintain and operate two rescue and reconnaissance helicopters and a Dornier aircraft it had donated years ago.
As many as 8 people were injured in a stampede at Tundikhel in Kathmandu today.
In a post on Facebook, the government of Nauru said that it will follow the UN Resolution 2758, which recognizes the People's Republic of China as the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory.
President Ramchandra Paudel has called upon political parties in the federal parliament to swiftly enact the necessary laws for complete implementation of the Constitution.
Foreign investment of approximately Rs 20 billion has been mobilized for the Langtang-Bhotekoshi Hydroelectricity Project based in Rasuwa.
Surveillance has been intensified along the Nepal-India border in Birgunj, Parsa.