Madhesh drought: Govt mulling alternative crops if adversity continues

By Pragati Dhakal, KATHMANDU:- Madhesh Province has been officially declared a crisis-ridden zone following a prolonged drought. The delayed monsoon has severely disrupted daily life, resulting in an..

79% paddy transplantation completed so far this year

KATHMANDU:- The country recorded almost 79 per cent of paddy seedlings transplantation until Sunday, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development shared. Last year, paddy seedlings..

Severe water scarcity in Birgunj

PARSA:- Madhesh province has been facing severe scarcity of drinking water for a long even in the monsoon season. Especially in the 32 wards of the Birgunj Metropolitan City, severe water..

Construction of Bailey Bridge begins at Rasuwagadhi border post

RASUWA:- The Chinese side has started the construction of a Bailey Bridge under the first phase of resuming the border check point between China and Nepal. The Bailey Bridge is being constructed..

Cracked paddy field in Madhesh, even in Monsoon

MAHOTTARI:- Madhesh Province, known as the country's bank of Paddy production, is facing dry and drought conditions this year, even in the Monsoon. Paddy planting has been affected due to the..

Will remain active in politics, says former President Bhandari

KATHMANDU:- Former President Bidyadevi Bhandari has said that she would serve the nation and the citizens by continuing her affiliation to the CPN (UML). At a news conference here on..

Over 260 locations at risk of floods, landslides in Lamjung

LAMJUNG:- More than 260 locations in Lamjung district have been identified to be at a risk of floods and landslides. Settlements and roads are among the most vulnerable areas. According to the..

Construction of Miteri Bridge including other structures begins

KATHMANDU:- Construction of structures, including the Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border, which was washed away by the severe floods and landslides of July 8, has started. The..

Bolbam fair begins at tri-religious place Halesi

KHOTANG:- The Bolbam fair has begun in the famous tri-religious area in Halesi, Khotang. The Bolbam fair is held in Halesi every year on every Monday of the month of Shrawan. This year's Bolbam..

Marking first Monday of Shrawan: All four doors of Pashupatinath temple open

KATHMANDU:- Hindu devotees have marked the first Monday of Shrawan today by worshipping Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath temple. The first Monday of Shrawan is considered to be highly..

Landslides, floods block 11 national highways

KATHMANDU:- Continuous rainfall throughout the country has triggered floods and landslides, resulting in the complete blockage of 11 national highways across the country. According to the..

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