- Sunday, 26 January 2025
CDOs urged for effective enforcement of action plan on cold wave
The Disaster Authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs has called the attention of the Chief District Officers (CDOs) towards the effective implementation of the action plan to be safe from the cold. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)'s directive comes in the wake of increasing cold waves in most of the districts in the Terai and snowfall taking place in the mountainous region as well.
Cold wave cripples life in far west
Kailali and Kanchanpur districts in Sudurpaschim Province have been badly affected by the cold wave coupled with thick fog for some days. The people, especially children, sick ones and senior citizens, are hit hard by the adverse weather. The school-going children are suffering fever, cold and stomach ache owing to severe cold, while the elderly ones are facing respiratory problems.
Japanese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Vice President Yadav
Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Maeda Toru paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav.
Marriage age should be kept at 20, demands Dhanusha girls
The girls of Dhanusha submitted a memorandum letter to the Madhes Province Minister for Sports and Social Welfare Pramod Jaiswal at the Minister’s office on Thursday, demanding that the legal age of marriage should be kept at 20 years.
Maoist Centre Chairman meets martyrs' families
CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' met with the family members of the martyrs and enforced disappeared persons.
Women taking initiative to preserve Panche Baja
Women in Dharan are stepping up to preserve the traditional Panche Baja (a set of five traditional Nepali musical instruments), which is on the verge of extinction. In recent times, women’s groups
Controversies delay opening of rebuilt Kasthamandap sattal
People passing through the Kasthamandap area notice that the newly rebuilt monument is locked from all sides, preventing people from entering it. Kasthamandap sattal, a historic and iconic
Girls submit memo to minister, demand marriage age limit not to keep below 20
The girls of Dhanusha have submitted a memorandum to the Minister of Sports and Social Welfare of the Madhesh, Pramod Jaiswal, appealing that the marriage age limit be kept at 20 years.
Culture's role vital for progress of society: DPM Singh
Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh said culture played a vital role in the progress of society. Speaking at Dhading Loksanskriti Mahotshav on Thursday, DPM said culture plays a crucial role in the progress of the society.
Women PA members from Madhes complain of discrimination
Women members in the Madhesh Province Assembly (PA) have complained of subjugating to gender-based discriminations.
Women preserving Naumati Baja in Dharan (Photos)
Women have started to preserve Panche Baja. Recently, a group of women has been seen playing Panche Baja at public events such as marriages, ceremonies and festivals in Dharan.
Foreign Minister aggrieves fatal train accident in Maharashtra of India
Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has expressed sorrow over the train accident took place on Wednesday at Maharastra of India.
Three Indian nationals jailed for abducting a Nepali minor
Three Indian nationals have been remanded to prison for their involvement in the incident of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from Besi bazar, headquarter of Lamjung District.
