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Minor earthquake strikes Dailekh District in Nepal
According to the National Earthquake Measurement and Research Centre, an earthquake struck near Nepa in the Dailekh district at 10:30 am today. Bharat Koirala, the center's chief, reported that the...
Dispute erupts between KMC and Department of Road over road work in New Road area
KATHMANDU: A dispute has emerged between the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the Department of Road concerning road work in the New Road area. The conflict arose when the road departme...
Body of missing boy found in Tila River, APF diving team aids in recovery
The missing boy who disappeared while swimming in the Tila River on Tuesday has been found deceased. Ganesh Nepali, the Chief District Officer (CDO), confirmed that the Armed Police Force (APF) div...
KMC Mayor Shah advocates for footpath expansion amidst protests
KATHMANDU: Mayor Balendra Shah of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has addressed the ongoing protests against the expansion of footpaths in the New Road area. In a social media post, he exp...
Windstorm causes partial damage to houses and temples in Rupa Rural Municipality, Kaski
KATHMANDU: A windstorm that struck Rupa Rural Municipality in Kaski caused partial damage to 14 houses and two temples, according to the police. The incident occurred on May 30, accompanied...
Kathmandu temperature to reach up to 33°C
KATHMANDU: The current weather in the country is partly to mostly cloudy in hilly areas, including Koshi and Sudurpaschim Province, and mostly clear elsewhere. The Department of Hydrology an...
Bharatpur achieves lowest arrear status among major Metropolises
KATHMANDU: In the fiscal year 2022/23, Bharatpur Metropolitan City achieved the lowest arrear status among the six major metropolises, as reported by the Office of the Auditor General. The c...
Traffic rule offenders mobilized as roadside volunteers in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU: In a new initiative, traffic police have started deploying individuals who violate traffic rules, including those caught driving under the influence, as volunteers on the roads. T...
Challenge faced by authorities in Rupandehi due to rising drug trafficking and addiction
KATHMANDU: Drug addiction is surging in Nepal due to authorities' inability to curb drug trafficking effectively. Recent arrests and seizures highlight the extent of the issue. In one case,...
Government introduces green tax on petroleum products and coal
KATHMANDU: The government has introduced a green tax on petroleum products, coal, and related items as outlined in the Economic Bill-2081, presented by Finance Minister Barshaman Pun at a jo...
Department of Hydrology and Meteorology predicts hot air in Terai districts for 3 days
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a forecast predicting hot air prevailing in the Terai districts for the next three days. In their bulletin released on Monda...
17th Republic Day being celebrated across Nepal
KATHMANDU: Today marks the celebration of the 17th Republic Day, a significant occasion commemorating the establishment of the Republic of Nepal. The day holds historical significance, symbo...
