WORLD
South African church partially collapses, killing 13
South African church partially collapses, killing 13
At least 13 people are killed and 16 injured when a church in Dlangubo collapses during a pre-Easter service.
Apr 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Pre-monsoon more active than last year: DoHM
Pre-monsoon more active than last year: DoHM
KATHMANDU, April 20: The pre-monsoon has been more active in Nepal this year compared to last year, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DoHM).
Apr 20, 2019
POLITICS
Govt brings bill to coordinate federal tiers
Govt brings bill to coordinate federal tiers
KATHMANDU, April 20: The government is introducing a new law to coordinate the provincial and local units with the federal level while exercising concurrent powers, and to settle disputes between the three tiers of government under the federal structure.
Apr 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Timber worth Rs 20 million being extracted from a village in Rukum
Timber worth Rs 20 million being extracted from a village in...
RUKUM, April 20: Timber worth Rs 20 million is set to be extracted from a single village in Rukum in the current fiscal year. Preparations have been made to export timber worth Rs 18 million from two community forests alone in Bhume Rural Municipality-1.
Apr 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Construction of bridge over Kamala River stalled for years
Construction of bridge over Kamala River stalled for years
UADAYAPUR, April 20: Six years after signing the agreement for the construction of a motorable bridge over the Kamala River in Udayapur, the project is heading nowhere. This national pride project which is expected to connect Sunsari's Dharan with Chatara-Katari-Sindhuli of Udayapur and Hetauda of M...
Apr 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Bina Thing Tamang bags first prize at Dishhome Barhakhari Story Competition
Bina Thing Tamang bags first prize at Dishhome Barhakhari St...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Litterateur Bina Thing Tamang has bagged the first prize in the nationwide open story competition organized by Barhakhari Books. Tamang's story titled “Byad Bhale” was awarded the first prize that carried a purse of Rs 100,000, a shield and a certificate of appreciation.
Apr 20, 2019
POLITICS
More Chand cadres quit party
More Chand cadres quit party
SURKHET, April 20: As the government banned the Communist Party of Nepal (NCP) led by Netra Bikram Chand, the number of leaders and cadres quitting the party has increased significantly.
Apr 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Establishment of wildlife research center going nowhere since 3 years
Establishment of wildlife research center going nowhere sinc...
TAPLEJUNG, April 20: The construction of a much talked-about Himalayan Research Center in Khambachen of Taplejung for the study of snow leopards and other wild animals has not been confirmed even after three years of its announcement.
Apr 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Crown, scepter continue to draw crowds to Narayanhiti museum
Crown, scepter continue to draw crowds to Narayanhiti museum
KATHMANDU, April 20: The number of visitors at the Narayanhiti Palace Museum has risen significantly after the royal crown and scepter were put on display at the museum in October last year.
Apr 20, 2019
OPINION
No time for NOTAM
No time for NOTAM
Irrespective of the suffering caused by the cancellation of RA’s flight (RA231) to Dubai (DWC) due to night time runway closure after 10 PM, it was good that Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was strictly followed. Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is currently passing through a phase of ten hours airpor...
Apr 20, 2019