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Month: January 2023

Clean Water Supply: Big challenge for Nepal

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Clean Water Supply: Big challenge for Nepal
26 January, Kathmandu: In 2023, millions of Nepali people are still deprived of basic water and sanitation facilities. The scenario is even worse in underdeveloped regions of Sudurpaschim and Karnali. A hope filled project begun in 1972 to connectKathmandu with Melamchi’s  water was damaged by the flood and landslide resulting from the melting of glaciers. Unaccountability to climate change risks destroyed... Read More

Call to remain alert for hazy & smoggy weather

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Call to remain alert for hazy & smoggy weather
26 January, Kathmandu: The Weather Forecasting Division has urged the general public to adopt precautions as the smog and haze engulfing some parts of Terai since early this morning would generally affect normal life. Issuing a notice for the coming 24 hours, the Division has asked the people to keep necessary precautions and alert measures as the smog and haze... Read More

Notice to stop selling petroleum products openly

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Notice to stop selling petroleum products openly
25 January, Kathmandu: Nepal Police has requested not to sell and distribute petroleum products openly. It has been requested not to sell petroleum products openly, unsafely transported and stored in houses and shops, as there will be fire and human and material damage. Spokesman of the District Police Office Kathmandu, Superintendent of Police Dineshraj Mainali said that highly inflammable substances... Read More

Six arrested for manhandling helicopter pilot

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Six arrested for manhandling helicopter pilot
25 January, Kathmandu: Police have arrested six people on the charge of manhandling pilot Ramesh Dangol of the Prabhu helicopter. Spokesperson of the District Police Office Padma Raj Thapa shared that they were arrested by the Ward Police Office on the charge of manhandling Captain Dangol, who landed a helicopter on the playground where the football match was going on... Read More

Finance Minister instructs to increase capital expenditure

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Finance Minister instructs to increase capital expenditure
24 January, Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel have instructed the Ministry secretaries to increase capital expenditure and reduce current expenditure. In the discussion on the country’s overall economic situation and implementation of the budget held at the Ministry today, DPM Poudel stressed giving special priority to capital expenditure and resorting to strict revenue management. He... Read More

Civil Aviation Minister Kirati vows to revive NAC

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Civil Aviation Minister Kirati vows to revive NAC
24 January, Kathmandu: Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati has said that he could not see the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the state’s proud institution, sinking. In a visit to the NAC headquarters in New Road today, he said that it is not acceptable that state-owned airlines in other countries remain profitable but the NAC is always... Read More

Kathmandu motorbike hit kills 1, injures 1

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Kathmandu motorbike hit kills 1, injures 1
24 January, Kathmandu: One person died and another got injured when a motorbike hit them in Kalanki of western Kathmandu on Tuesday morning. The victim has been identified as Krishnaa Tamang (15), a pedestrian. Another pedestrian, not identified by the police yet, was injured when the two-wheeler (Bagmati Pradesh-02-04 Pa 7834) hit them and is undergoing treatment at the nearby... Read More

Festivals promote tolerance and fraternity: President

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Festivals promote tolerance and fraternity: President
22 January, KATHMANDU : President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that festivals like Sonam Lhosar enhance the spirit of mutual harmony, tolerance, and fraternity among all Nepalis. In a message on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar, the President has expressed the belief that such festivals help further strengthen the national unity and provide the strength to everyone to move forward... Read More