- Tuesday, 20 May 2025
RTI crucial for establishing good governance: Home Minister Lekhak
During an interaction with ministerial-level information officers organised by the National Information Commission here today, the Minister reminded of the Constitutional recognition of the RTI as the fundamental right of the citizens.
14 injured as vehicle veers 20 mtrs off road in Bhimphedi
As many as 14 people have been injured when a vehicle skidded off the road some 20 meters down at Chhaisathi turning area along Tribhuvan Highway in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality.
HoR session: Lawmakers raise various pressing issues
Airing their views in a zero hour of the session, Bina Lama urged the government to address the concerns of Maryada Palaks or the marshals assigned in parliament. She demanded facilities for nutritious snacks and meal for them.
HoR session: Lawmakers draw govt.'s attention to rescue people affected by Humla landslide
During zero hour of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, they urged the government to take initiatives immediately to rescue the people affected from landslide at Tilgaun of Namkha rural municipality-6 in Humla district and provide relief to them.
Foreign Minister Rana leaves for Japan
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has left for Japan to participate in the International Conference on Social Loneliness in Senior Citizens, which begins from tomorrow.
21 ambassadors, reps of EU states based in New Delhi busy in HoM visit
The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal has welcomed 21 Ambassadors and representatives from European Union Member States based in New Delhi for their annual Heads of Mission (HoM) visit to Nepal.
Preservation and promotion of tourist sites in Bhojpur
Bhojpur, May 20: The tourist sites in Bhojpur district including the Kailash Parbat and Harit Hill have been promoted and preserved with a purpose to develop the hills as the key tourist attractions. The hills at Sikretar in Arun Rural Municipality-7 in the district have received good number of domestic tourists in the recent times. Ward Chairman of Arun Rural Municipality-7 Kumar Thapa said they are working to develop these hills and promote them as the major tourist destinations. He shared that trekking routes and other infrastructures are being constructed to facilitate the tourists' journey there. For the bid, the province government has also extended its support, Chairman Thapa stated. He further said that plans are afoot to develop the sites as an integrated tourist hub by including Kailash Parbat, Harit Hill, Gaurishankar Mandir and Singhadevi Mandir. The local residents have also praised the efforts of the local government and have hoped to get more and more internal and international tourists. (RSS)
Two women die after falling from cliff in Tanahun
Information Officer at the District Police Office, Tanahun, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashok Thapa, said that the deceased have been identified as Shree Maya Rana, aged 62, of Rishing Rural Municipality -3, and Khimsara Magar, aged 26, of Devghat Rural Municipality-2.
NA Vice Chairperson Ghimire off to China
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairperson Bimala Ghimire left here for China on Monday leading an eight-member parliamentary delegation.
Til village landslide victims take shelter in safer location
Landslide victims of Til village in Limi, Namkha Rural Municipality-6 in Humla district, have been relocated to tents erected in a safer place. After the village was found to be a
Flood victims forced to sneak into neighbours’ toilets to defecate
In Devchuli Municipality-2 Damkauli, Nawalpur, lives the family of Jitini Majhi -- her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. In the morning, her family members wander around the village, searching for an open toilet door. They are obliged to use whichever toilet they find open.
Plantation of Marsidhan seedlings begin in Jumla
The plantation of Marsidhan, a highly-nutritious paddy species typically available only in Jumla, has begun at Chhumchaur Jiyulo of Patarasi Rural Municipality-3, Jumla. The Marshidhan grows in the world's highest altitude.
Rain coupled with lightning likely in hilly region
The country is currently witnessing the impacts of the easterly and local winds.
