- Thursday, 26 June 2025
Home Minister announces establishment of dedicated department against drug abuse
The government is set to establish a dedicated department for drug control. This information was shared here on Thursday at a programme held on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed on June 26 each year. It has been said that the department will be established in the upcoming fiscal year.
Foreign Affairs Minister to attend 44th Session of FAO Conference
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba is leaving tomorrow to participate in the 44th Session of the FAO Conference being held in Rome, Italy, from 28 June to 4 July 2025. Minister Rana is scheduled to address the main session and other high-level events at the FAO Conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Thursday.
'Intensity in Rice Crop: Food Security and Self-reliance'
The government has set 'Intensity in Rice Cultivation: Food Security and Self-reliance' as the slogan for the National Paddy Day this year. This slogan has been set to increase rice production for food security. The Department of Agriculture is organising various programmes on the occasion of the 22nd National Paddy Day and Paddy Plantation Festival, which will be celebrated on June 29 this year, focusing on research on climate-resilient technologies and increasing rice production.
Minister Khadka addresses SCO Energy Ministers' Meeting
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has addressed the fifth energy ministers' level meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
Flash flood takes life of a sub-engineer
A flash flood occurred in a small stream at Mahankal Rural Municipality-6 Thuladurlung of Lalitpur took the life of sub-engineer Sabin Dahal.
PM Oli to embark on official visit to Spain
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is leaving for Spain on coming Saturday for an official visit, leading a Nepali delegation.
Extremely heavy rainfall likely in four provinces, windstorm in Terai
Now there is partial to generally cloudy weather in the hilly areas of Gandaki, Karnali, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces, while the Madhesh province is mostly clear with partial cloud.
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Rasuwa DAO urges locals to be alert over river floods
Local administration here has urged the people living on the banks of rivers and streams to be alert over heavy rainfall occurring in the Chinese territory, Tibet, and its subsequent impact on the lower regions towards Nepal.
Nepal Police Bill to increase accountability, responsibility of police service: Home Minister
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has said that the Bill aimed at amending and integrating the laws related to the Nepal Police is intended to enhance the accountability and responsibility of the police service. The Bill underscores adherence to the Constitution, existing laws, the rule of law, and human rights, he asserted. Responding to concerns raised during a meeting of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee of the House of Representatives during the preliminary discussions on the Bill, the Home Minister said the Bill highlights the functions, duties, and rights of the police service.
Fake examinee arrested in Kathmandu
The police have arrested a fake examinee at the Public Administration Campus located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14 on Wednesday, while he was appearing in the MPA programme third semester examination. The one who was arrested is 26-year-old Keshav Rokaya, originally from Chandannath Municipality-8, Jumla, and currently residing in Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-4, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Apilraj Bohora, the spokesperson for the District Police Range Kathmandu.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve displaced submit memo to PM Oli
Representatives of the families displaced due to the expansion of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve have submitted a memorandum today for land compensation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
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Ring road lacks public toilets, causes inconvenience to vehicle operator
It takes 2.5 hours to go through the Ringroad, which covers 27 kilometers of Kathmandu Valley, but it lacks the basic amenity of toileting. This in turn has caused a hassle to drivers, co-drivers, commuters and even passengers. Drivers, co-drivers are faced with relieving themselves in the open space, under the bridge, or in petrol pumps
Husband, wife jump off cliff; wife dies, husband injured
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Rabindra Khanal of Chitwan District Police Office, Kumari jumped into the Khahare River from a cliff near her home due to a domestic dispute with her husband.
