Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is currently in Dhangadi in Sudurpashim, is keeping busy meeting party cadres and leaders at present.
Newly appointed Ambassador of Nepal to Japan Dr Durga Bahadur Subedi presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito amidst a special ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo today.
The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, is being observed by organizing various programs today
President Bidya Devi Bhandari left here this evening on a six-day-long official visit to Iceland.
Addressing an interaction programme with the cine artists organized by the Election Commission on Monday, EC Chief Thapaliya urged all to provide correct information to the voters about the candidates instead of staying in a dark room and engaging in activities that may disrupt the poll environment.
Astronomy enthusiasts could view the eclipse that will occur since moonrise at 5:11 pm for free of cost from the rooftop of the Academy situated in Samakhusi, said senior astronomer Jayanta Acharya.
The embassy stated that Ambassador Kikuta is looking forward to working with Dr. Subedi to further promote the bilateral relations and friendship between Japan and Nepal.
Talking briefly to media persons at Bhadrapur on Monday, Sitaula shared that those people wanting development and prosperity would vote for him and make him victorious in the election this time. "The parties in favour of democracy will win this election. A coalition government will be formed after the election", he said.
The country's foreign trade of goods climbed 9.5 percent year on year to 34.62 trillion yuan (about 4.79 trillion U.S. dollars) during the Jan.-Oct. period, data from the General Administration of Customs showed Monday.
As the main fruit of the COP14, the declaration called for "strong will and practical actions" to promote the conservation, restoration, management, wise and sustainable use of wetlands and to prevent and mitigate the systematic risks arising from the continuing loss and degradation of wetlands worldwide.
CPN (UML) Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that only a stable government can ensure development and prosperity. Addressing an election rally in Burtibang of Baglung on Monday, Chairman Oli said a robust force should be there in place for the government formation.
Dengue infection which had significantly increased with the onset of rainfall has now slowed down. Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital’s director Dr Manisha Rawal said now there are only nine dengue patients in the hospital and among them, three are receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Units while the remaining six are in the general beds.
The government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have reached an agreement for the investments in the nuts and fruits in the hilly area project. The government bears about $14.5 million (approximately Rs 1.88 billion) for the project while a $60 million (around Rs 7.79 billion) concessional loan from the Ordinary Capital Resources.
The construction of the 132-KV Sunwal Substation aims to address the power need in Nawalparasi ( Bardghat Susta West) in a sustainable and reliable way and has neared the final phase.
Nepali Congress Spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat, also coordinator of the party election publicity committee, today said the ruling coalition led by the NC should get a victory in the upcoming elections for the country's development and prosperity.