ACHHAM: A 32-year-old man has died after falling from a cliff in Dhakari Rural Municipality-1 of Achham district. The deceased has been identified as Birkhe Budha, a resident of Basalla in the rural municipality, according to the District Police Office, Achham. Budha fell approximately 150 metres from a cliff near Basalla on Friday night while […]

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Massive dry landslide occurs in Gorkha forest area

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Massive dry landslide occurs in Gorkha forest area

GORKHA: A massive dry landslide has occurred in the forest area of Thado Bharyang in Dharche Rural Municipality-1, Gorkha district. The landslide occurred at Bagar, near Yaru Bridge. Assistant Chief District Officer of Gorkha, Netra Prakash Sharma, said there had been no loss of life or property in the incident. He added that a police […]

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Nepal prioritises employment generation and strengthening social security system

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Nepal prioritises employment generation and strengthening social security system

KATHMANDU: Nepal has reiterated its commitment to prioritising employment generation, strengthening the social security system and promoting inclusive social and economic transformation. Addressing the ninth session of the Social Development Committee of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), National Planning Commission member Pukar Malla stressed the need […]

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DDC Biratnagar Project Chief Sharma arrested in financial irregularities case

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DDC Biratnagar Project Chief Sharma arrested in financial irregularities case

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has arrested an individual in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC). The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police arrested Nabin Kishore Sharma, chief of the corporation’s Biratnagar Milk Distribution Project, on charges of involvement in financial irregularities and organised crime. According to the bureau, the […]

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Four newly appointed Supreme Court justices take oath of office

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Four newly appointed Supreme Court justices take oath of office

KATHMANDU: Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma administered the oath of office and secrecy to four newly appointed Supreme Court (SC) justices in the presence of President Ram Chandra Poudel on Friday. The newly appointed justices—Dr. Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, Chandra Bahadur Saru, Janak Pandey and Gokarna Dangi—took their oaths at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas. […]

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Pedestrian killed in accident

CHITWAN: A pedestrian was killed and two others injured after an electric car struck them in Bharatpur Metropolitan City on Friday morning. The deceased has been identified as Parbati Bhujel, 30, of Bharatpur-15. The electric car, bearing registration number Bagmati Province 01-034 Cha 9221, was travelling from Furtichowk towards Navinchowk in Bharatpur-16 when it hit […]

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President Paudel appoints four new Supreme Court judges

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President Paudel appoints four new Supreme Court judges

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed four judges to the Supreme Court on the recommendation of the Judicial Council. The appointments were made in accordance with Article 129(2) of the Constitution of Nepal, according to the Office of the President. The newly appointed Supreme Court judges are Dr. Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, Chandra Bahadur Saru, […]

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One killed, five injured in motorcycle-scooter collision in Kailali

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One killed, five injured in motorcycle-scooter collision in Kailali

DHANGADHI: One person was killed and five others injured when a motorcycle and a scooter collided in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-15, Kailali district. Sushila Bam, 35, of Taranagar, Dhangadhi-5, who was riding the scooter, died after the motorcycle travelling towards Phulbari from Dhangadhi collided head-on with the scooter coming from the opposite direction. Bam, who sustained […]

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Bandipur to develop tourist park featuring a 67-foot national flag

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Bandipur to develop tourist park featuring a 67-foot national flag

DAMAULI: A tourist park featuring a giant national flag measuring 67 feet in height is being developed in Tallotar, Ward No. 1 of Bandipur Rural Municipality in Tanahun district. The national flag, which will be installed at the park near the Prithvi Highway, was unveiled for the first time in Bandipur Bazaar on Thursday. According […]

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Five arrested with drugs in separate police operations

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Five arrested with drugs in separate police operations

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested five people from different parts of the country on charges of possessing illegal drugs during routine patrol operations. According to the Central Police News Room, two people were arrested from Pathari-Shanishchare Municipality-4 in Morang, one from Bange in Barahakshetra Municipality-7, Sunsari, and two from Duduwa Rural Municipality-2 in Banke. Police recovered […]

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NPL: Biratnagar defeat Pokhara by four wickets

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NPL: Biratnagar defeat Pokhara by four wickets

KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings defeated Pokhara Avengers by four wickets in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament on Thursday, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Chasing Pokhara’s target of 133 runs, Biratnagar reached 133 for six in 19.2 overs. Basir Ahamad top-scored for Biratnagar with 37 runs, while Lokesh Bam contributed 33 […]

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Pokhara set 133-run target for Biratnagar in NPL

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Pokhara set 133-run target for Biratnagar in NPL

KATHMANDU: Pokhara Avengers have set a target of 133 runs for Biratnagar Kings in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Batting first after winning the toss at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Pokhara were bowled out for 132 runs in 17.5 overs. Opener Yuvraj Samra top-scored for Pokhara with […]

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