- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Koshi Province Police launches awareness programme against substance abuse
Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has said the collaborative efforts among the three-tier government are needed to combat drug abuse.
7.7 million cash offerings collected in Navadurga temple
Over Rs. 7.7 million monetary offering has been collected from the rituals performed at Nepal’s first Navagraha temple, Gita Gyan Mahayagya and religious festival. The religious festival was held at th
Do not seek greener pastures, work for nation-building: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the youths and students not to flock abroad, instead engage themselves in nation-building.
Judicious needs of people must be addressed: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli asserted that the judicious needs of the people must be easily fulfilled.
PM Oli insists on further strengthening federal democratic republic
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said taking the country ahead towards good governance and prosperity by strengthening federal democratic republic is the top priority of the government and its efforts are centered on accordingly.
8,150 students graduated from Purbanchal University
The 13th Convocation Ceremony of Purbanchal University concluded today in presence of Prime Minister and Chancellor of the University, KP Sharma Oli.
Olangchung Gola, Nepal-China trade center
A view of Olangchung Gola settlement located in Phaktanglung Rural Municipality-7 in Taplejung district.
121 'guru kisan' provided orientation at Rong rural municipality
Ilam, March 11: Rong rural municipality of Ilam district has provided orientation to 121 leading farmers. The farmers selected as 'guru kisan' (leading farmers) from among 4,500 farmers got the first phase of training so that they would devote to increasing productivity. Rural municipality Chairman Mani Kumar Syangbo informed that the orientation was provided to the leading farmers in order to foster competitiveness among them in cultivation and production.They were training on their roles and responsibilities for better farming. The number would be gradually increased because more farmers need additional skills and knowledge on agriculture, Rai added.The scheme envisioned last year would be formalized with the announcement of 'guru kisan' on March 20. It is first of its kind in Nepal, according to him.One of the farmers attending the orientation, Man Bahadur Rai from Badare of Rong-1, informed that he produced 15 maan of black cardamom in 12 ropanies of land. "Once irrigation and fertilizer are applied properly, it would give much yields even in a small area," he said, adding that he had aimed at increasing the produce next year.Earlier, it was difficult for most of the farmers here to produce 10 maan of cardamom in as large as 30 ropanies of land.Vice Chairman of the rural municipality, Bishnu Maya Bhujel, informed that the orientation would not only make farmers competitive but also ensure self-sufficiency of cash crops in village. (RSS)
Bhojpur school sets up e-learning centre
Bhojpur, March 11: The Sanodumma Secondary School located at Pauwadungma rural municipality has set up an e-learning centre in a bid to make teaching learning technology friendly.The Ishwor Mandir Kathmandu Campaign supported the establishment of e-learning centre at the school in a remote hilly district. It provided 20 desktop computers, a smart TV set and a WIFI set to the school.General Secretary of the Campaign, Sanket Koirala, informed that the e-learning facility was set up by bringing the educational materials worth Rs 800 thousands. The e-learning facility would help both teachers and students learn in a convenient manner and whet knowledge on technology as well, hoped Principal Khagendra Dhakal. The new service would be utilized based on need, he added.He further expressed, "We've been able to have such modern facility at our school. It tremendously helps us cater tech-friendly knowledge."Similarly, Chairman of Puwadungma rural municipality, Kiran Rai, believed the new scheme at school would be utilized equally by the teachers and students both. The social reform starts from the reform in school, so the assistance counts much, he observed. He further shared that the local level had forwarded plans to cater life skills to the people. "In addition to building physical infrastructures for schools, we are focusing on modern quality education with the help of various agencies," Rai added.According to him, all 32 community schools in the local level would have tech-friendly libraries.Moreover, former finance minister Shankar Koirala observed that it was imperative to make our teaching learning tech-friendly to keep abreast with the stride in science and technology. The Ishwor Mandir Kathmandu Campaign extended assistance to the schools so they could improve their teaching methodology.It is necessary to ensure technological skills and facility to the students of remote schools so that they would be able to reap benefits from it, he added.The organization established in 2056BS has been extending support to various schools for long. (RSS)
Halesi Tuwachung municipality unveils logo
A logo of Halesi Tuwachung municipality has been unveiled.
Kotgadhi with a 300-year history in Khotang awaits preservation
Nepal is home to many places of historical, religious and archeological significance. Unfortunately, some of these areas have been erased. However, Kotgadhi in Dumredharapani of Khotang district continues to exist with a 300-yea
Koshi Province Assembly passes Bill
Minister for Internal Affairs and Law, Rewati Raman Bhandari, presented the proposal seeking endorsement of the Bill after no amendment proposal was registered and no Province Assembly members participated in the clause-wise discussion.
'Efforts on to develop tourism infrastructures'
Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has said sincere efforts were on for the development of tourism infrastructures.
