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Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan road upgrade bid commences
The initiative to upgrade the Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan road, which links the centre of Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality, Muna, in Myagdi, is now underway.
Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: One defendant arrested, presented before court
Police have arrested one of the defendants in a case relating to the fake Bhutanese refugee scam and presented him before the court.
Minister Kharel directs Nepal Telecom to ensure quality service
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, has directed Nepal Telecom to ensure quality in its service. Expansion of service needs quality as well, he reminded.
Dr KC submits memo to PM Karki
Dr Govinda KC has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Sushila Karki, demanding reform in medical education.
Indian Ambassador meets Home Minister Aryal
At the meeting held at the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Home Minister informed the Indian Ambassador that maintaining peace and order, ending corruption, and ensuring good governance were the government’s top priorities. He said the government is working around the clock to hold the election on the stipulated date in a peaceful and fear-free atmosphere.
FNCCI Chair Dhakal deplores attack on industries during protest
Chairperson of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has expressed worry over the targets made on industries during the protest.
Minister Pun urges teachers to shun political affiliation
Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Mahabir Pun, has urged teachers and employees of educational institutions to maintain a non-political nature.
Chinese laboratory works on pills to defy ageing — NYT
Researches by scientists from Shanghai proved that it increases the lifespan of mice by selectively killing senescent cells. However, the research works point out that the company is skeptical about the statements that modern medicine can completely defy the death.
Prohibition on incineration of plastic waste in Kathmandu Metropolitan City area
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has prohibited the burning of waste and plastic materials within the metropolis.
China launches Lijian-1 Y9 carrier rocket
The rocket blasted off at 11:32 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. It successfully sent the satellites into the planned orbit.
Revolvers recovered from house of person arrested with drugs
The police have arrested two people from Teku Hyumat, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-12, with a substance resembling illegal drug brown sugar.
ANO US Committee gets new leadership
The Association of Nepali Origin (ANO), an organisation of people of Nepali origin residing in different countries, has elected a 21-member US National Committee under chairmanship of Bhuwan Gautam.
PSB must be of high quality and effective: Communications Minister Kharel
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has underscored the necessity for public service broadcasting to be of high quality, reliable, and effective.
Bodies of two Indian nationals missing in Manang recovered
The armed police force (APF) recovered the bodies of Jignes Kumar Lallubhai Patel, 52, and Priyansa Kumari Patel, 17, today afternoon from near Maleripa Monastery at Disyang Rural Municipality-5 in Manang District.
Unseasonal rainfall causes over 2 billion rupees in Damage in Koshi Province
Biratnagar, Nov 9: The Agriculture Development Directorate in Biratnagar has stated that persistent rain has resulted in damage to paddy crop worth Rs 2.5 billion in Koshi Province. The region experienced continuous rainfall during the third week of October. This relentless precipitation also harmed 2,000 metric tonnes of vegetables across 200 hectares in Sunsari, valued at approximately 40 million rupees, according to Purnamaya Gurung, the Directorate's information officer. Information Officer Gurung detailed that the incessant rain damaged crops on 4,364 hectares in Jhapa, on 3,421 hectares in Morang, on 2,851 hectares in Sunsari, on 323 hectares in Udayapur, on 268 hectares in Ilam, on 144 hectares in Panchthar, on 120 hectares in Taplejung, on 118 hectares in Dhankuta, on 157 hectares in Tehrathum, on 250 hectares in Bhojpur, on 200 hectares in Khotang, on 76 hectares in Okhaldhunga, on 15 hectares in Solukhumbu, and on 125 hectares in Sankhuwasabha. In total, Koshi Province had 268,765 hectares of land planted with paddy, with unseasonal rains affecting 12,432 hectares of paddy and 200 hectares of vegetable crops. By district, Morang incurred losses of Rs 781 million 156 thousand, Sunsari Rs 453 million 172 thousand, Udayapur Rs 40 million, Udayapur Rs 46 million 253 thousand, Ilam Rs 32 million 141 thousand, Panchthar Rs 12 million 217 thousand, Taplejung Rs 12 million 243 thousand, Dhankuta Rs 13 million 940 million, Tehrathum Rs 13 million 320 thousand, Bhojpur Rs 26 million 492 thousand, Khotang Rs 16 million 110 thousand, Okhaldhunga Rs 6 million 802 thousand, Solukhumbu Rs 1 million 466 thousand, and Sankhuwasabha Rs 11 million 187 thousand in paddy crop losses. (RSS)
