High Court releases Durga Prasai on bail of Rs 28 lakh

KATHMANDU:- The High Court has ordered the release of Durga Prasai, on bail of Rs 28 lakh. Prasai, who was arrested by Nepal Police from Siliguri, India, following a royalist protest, has been..

Water level rises in Mahakali River

KANCHANPUR:- Traffic of four-wheelers has been restricted following the rising water levels in the Mahakali River in Kanchanpur district. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sagar Bohara of the..

Rain brings respite to farmers in Siraha, paddy plantation begins

SIRAHA:- Farmers in Siraha district who had been worried of long spell of drought felt a sigh of relief after rainfall last night. The rain has brought cheers to the farmers as nearly 50 per..

Kaligandaki River current at highest point of the year

PARBAT:- Due to continuous rain the current of Kaligandaki River has reached its highest point. The water level in the river has increased due to heavy rains in Mustang, Myagdi, Baglung and..

Up to 129 mm of rain in Jhapa in 24 hours

JHAPA:- Up to 129 mm of rain has been measured to have taken place in different places of Jhapa including Anarmani, Chandragadhi and Kechana in the last 24 hours. As a result, residents..

‘Coliform’ bacteria detected in 125 sources of drinking water in Nepal

BAGLUNG:- Faecal coliform bacteria have been found in the sources of drinking water in Baglung every year. Baglung Provincial Public Health Office has found coliform bacteria in 125 sources..

Bailey bridge at Loti Karnali expected to boost development

By Rajan Rawat, HUMLA:- Former Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Jivan Bahadur Shahi, expressed confidence that the construction of a Bailey bridge over the Loti Karnali in Chankheli Rural..

Shrawan 15: Celebrated by savouring kheer

KATHMANDU:- Today, Shrawan 15th in the Lunar calendar, is being celebrated in Nepali society by eating kheer or rice pudding. "With farming including paddy plantation done during this month of..

Syafrubesi Rasuwgadhi route again closed over flood from Lhende Stream

RASUWA:- A flood from the Lhende Stream along the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa district last night damaged the Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road, leading a complete traffic disruption. According to..

Bhotekoshi River flooded again

NUWAKOT:- The Bhoteskoshi River has been flooded again since early this morning, spreading alarm in the downstream areas. The district administrations in Rasuwa and Nuwakot have appealed to all..

Lakhe Dance begins in eastern hilly districts

KIMATHANKA:- The Lakhe Jatra, a cultural festival celebrated by the Newar community in the eastern hilly districts of Okhaldhunga, Khotang, Sankhuwasabha, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Tehrathum, and..

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..

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