- Saturday, 6 June 2026
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'Promotion of indigenous crops, pesticide-free produces in govt priority'
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari said the government is launching additional programmes for the preservation and promotion of indigenous crops and pesticide-free agricultural produces.
Maoist Centre to know people's problems: Leelamani Pokharel
Secretary of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Leelamani Pokharel, has said his party had reached people's doorsteps to know about their problems.
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PM Oli inaugurates Jivan Bikas Hospital in Morang
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has inaugurated the Jivan Bikas Community Hospital and the Technical Education Foundation located at Katahari-2 in Morang district. PM Oli inaugurated the hospital amidst a special programme organised here on Saturday.
Maulapur municipality declared best in education in Madhesh Province
The Maulapur municipality of Rautahat district has been recognised as the best municipality in the education sector in Madhesh Province. Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Panta awarded the Maulapur municipality for the outstanding performance and excellent results in education.
Helicopter crash-lands near Kedarnath in India
A private helicopter crash-landed on Saturday in the Badsau area of Rudraprayag district soon after it took off from the Sirsi helipad used to take pilgrims to Kedarnath, India. As per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the private chopper was Kestrel Aviation’s AW119 helicopter. It experienced a hard landing on the road adjacent to the Bharasu helipad.
Minister Gurung stresses modernization of postal service
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has pointed out the need to modernise the postal service. At an interaction organised by the Department of Postal Service in Biratnagar on Saturday, Minister Gurung emphasised that the postal service should be abreast with modern needs, including technological adoption and restructuring. He mentioned, "Whether people's needs are served by the post office counts much."
Global food prices dip in May
The overall FAO Food Price Index dropped by 0.8 percent in May, with global prices for vegetable oils and sugar declining sharply, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations reported on Friday.
One dead, 19 injured in Spain retirement home fire
A blaze erupted in a retirement home in northeastern Spain killing an 93-year-old man died and injuring 19 others, officials said Saturday.
Solar power production in Kalikot
Shuvakalika rural municipality-5 has produced solar power at Chauli Rarakatiya.
Bajura fire: 35 shops perish, property loss worth Rs 87.7 million
At least 35 shops were burnt to ashes at Bamla bazaar of Budhiganga municipality-6. The fire started when a cooking gas cylinder exploded at a local Nabadurga hotel while cooking food on Friday afternoon.
India's active COVID cases rise to 5,755; pregnant woman among 4 dead
India’s active COVID-19 case tally rose to 5,755 with 391 fresh cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released on Saturday morning. At least four deaths were reported in the same period. Of the four deaths reported in the past 24 hours, one each was recorded in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The deceased included a 45-year-old woman with a nine-month pregnancy. The other three were elderly with previous health conditions like hypothyroidism and respiratory conditions.
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Minister Rana asks civil servants to ensure effective public service
Kathmandu, June 7: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has urged civil servants to be sensitive and responsible while providing service that have a direct bearing on citizens. She said it while addressing an orientation organised by the Passport Department for the employees involved in passport service at the District Administration Offices of Sudrupaschim Province in Dhangadhi today. "Passport is no longer a luxury but a fundamental right of every citizen. So, service providers must be serious in providing services in a timely and efficient way," she reminded, urging prompt delivery of services. Dr Rana informed that the government is working tirelessly to make service in the Sudurpaschim Province and other remote districts more convenient and inclusive. "The situation for obtaining a passport is not complicated compared to the previous time. However, I have heard that there are still some problems inconveniencing the service seekers. So, it is government's duty to make the services simple, convenient and accessible."The Minister also sought suggestions from service seekers on how the passport-related services could be improved. “People should inform the government about the problems they face, and the government will make timely improvements acting on their suggestions,” she opined. (RSS)
Nepal's call for unified BIMSTEC disaster mechanism
Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadee has highlighted steps taken by Nepal in reducing disaster mortality, infrastructure retrofitting, localizing DRR strategies, and improving social protection standards.
Five women returned from India test coronavirus positive
Five women of Sudurpaschim Province, who returned home from India via Gauriphanta check point, have tested positive for coronavirus infection.
Minister Yadav emphasizes use of bicycle to minimize air pollution
Minister for Drinking Water Pradeep Yadav has suggested all concerned to promote use of bicycle to reduce air pollution in the dense cities and urban areas.
