- Saturday, 28 March 2026
Worker buried under mudslide rescued alive in Dhankuta
A construction worker was rescued alive after being buried under a mound of soil while digging the foundation of a house in Parichaya Mode, Dhankuta Municipality–6, on Saturday morning.
Fifth Ilam Literature Festival in early May
Held annually with the aim of promoting Ilam’s tourism through literary engagement, this year’s edition is expected to be especially grand. According to a press statement issued on Friday by Prakash Thamsuhang, president of the Ilam Nagar Sahitya Pratisthan, preparations are underway to deliver a richly curated and expansive programme.
Koshi govt to rebuild storm-damaged structures
The Koshi Province government has allocated Rs. 150 million to rebuild structures damaged by the recent storm. According to government spokesperson Indra
We will play constructive role from opposition benches in parliament: SSP president Rai
Rai, who reached the Parliament building at Singha Durbar today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected MPs, told journalists that he would provide the government with constructive support and healthy criticism.
Emphasis on tourism partnership between Gandaki and Koshi
This was stressed at a program organized here under the ongoing 'Jaun Hai Pokhara' or Lets Go to Pokhara campaign in eastern Nepal in collaboration with the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) Pokhara and Nepal Tourism Board Gandaki Province.
Under-construction Neruwa River motorable bridge collapses
An under-construction motorable bridge over the Neruwa River in Maiwakhola Rural Municipality of Taplejung district has collapsed. The bridge gave way on Tuesday evening due to a flood in the river. The bridge was being constructe
Bird flu detected in five places of Morang district
The authority confirmed bird flu in the chicken belonging to Dahal Agro Farm, Haleshi Mahadev Farm, Athiyabari Farm, A to Z Farm and Kamakhya Poultry Farm located in different places of Morang.
Bird Flu in Jhapa: Transportation of poultry products banned
The District Administration Office, Jhapa has issued a public notice calling for adopting high precautions following the confirmation of Bird Flu infection in chickens of commercially operated poultry farms in Damak Municipality and Jhapa Rural Municipality.
Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6
The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism.
Koshi media summit issues 14-point declaration, stresses journalists' safety
The summit demanded all three-tiers of government to create atmosphere for unobstructed exercise of freedom of press and expression in line with the press freedom enshrined by the constitution. Safety of journalists must be ensured, and editorial independence bolstered, the declaration stressed.
Final assessment of heritage in Thame village of Solukhumbu
Thame village of Solukhumbu district was devastated by the glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in August 2024. The GLOF damaged not only the personal property but also the cultural heritages.
Five injured in scuffle at happy-land hill in Jhapa
Of the injured, condition of three is said to be serious and they are under treatment in ICU at Birta City Hospital in Birtamod. A police team deployed from Area Police Office Surunga nabbed six young people for the involvement in the fight and injuries of the people.
717 cottage and small industries added in Jhapa in eight months
A total of 717 new cottage and small industries have been registered in Jhapa district during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Cottage and Small Industries Office, Jhapa.
