Monsoon wind remains weak

KATHMANDU:- The Weather Forecasting Division has predicted that the weather will be generally cloudy in Koshi Province as well as in the remaining hilly areas of the country this afternoon. In a..

Six major travel routes remain disrupted across country

KATHMANDU:- Six major roadways across the country have remained completely disrupted at present while 169 are operational one-way, according to the Department of Roads. Floods and landslides have..

Tourism activities increasing at Annapurna Base Camp area

MYAGDI:- With the beginning of tourism season, the touristic activities have increased along the Maurice Herzog Trail and the Annapurna Base Camp. A large number of tourists have arrived at the..

Bada Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana today

KATHMANDU:- The “Navaratri”, a nine-night festival known as Bada Dashain and a significant celebration for Hindus in Nepal, has commenced today. Ghatasthapana falls on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada,..

Vehicular mobility resumes in Muglin-Narayangadh road

CHITWAN:- Vehicular mobility in Muglin-Narayangadh road has resumed two days after it was blocked due to landslides. Traffic mobility in the road was obstructed since Friday evening. Govind..

President Paudel authenticates bill related to Citizenship

KATHMANDU:- President Ramchandra Paudel has authenticated the bill to amend Nepal Citizenship Act, 2063 today. President Paudel authenticated the bill passed by both houses of the Federal..

Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi and Bagmati today

KATHMANDU:- There are chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places of the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces today. With the weather remaining generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhesh,..

Auspicious time announced for ‘Dashain tika’ rituals in various countries

KATHMANDU:- The International Calendar Decision Committee of the World Astro Federation (WAF) has announced the auspicious time for the Bijaya Dashami 'tika' rituals in various countries. The..

Narayangadh-Muglin road blocked after repeated landslides

KATHMANDU:- A series of landslide occurred in the Tuin Rivulet along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section. The landslides that occurred repeatedly since 6.00 pm Friday have covered around..

Passenger vehicles to exit Kathmandu through Nagdhunga tunnel road

KATHMANDU:- The Government has decided to open the Nagdhunga tunnel road for passenger vehicles to exit the Kathmandu Valley on the eve of the Bada Dashain festival. Furthermore, public transport..

Sakhiya dance begins as Dashain approaches

BANKE:- As the Dashain festival approaches, the Tharu settlements of Banke have begun their traditional Sakhiya dance. The dance, which starts before Dashain and continues for a few days even after..

Disaster incidents leave 243 people dead during last six months

KATHMANDU:- A total of 3,681 disaster incidents have so far occurred across the country since mid-April. The incidents have affected a total of 6, 590 households, the National Disaster Risk..

Butwal–Narayangadh road blocked

NAWALPARASI:- The Butwal-Narayangadh road section under the East-West Highway has been completely blocked due to landslide. The road has been obstructed due to a landslide that occurred in the..

Two Nepali nationals rescued from Ukraine border

KATHMANDU:- Two Nepali citizens, one from Rautahat and the other one from Baglung, who had been held in confinement near the Ukraine border, have been rescued. According to the Ministry of Foreign..

Constitution has integrated Nepali society into broader national unity: President

KATHMANDU:- President Ramchandra Paudel has said the present Constitution has integrated Nepali society having ethnic, lingual, religious, cultural and geographical diversities into the broader..