Kathmandu / Nov 5: Minister for Urban Development Arjun Narshing KC felicitated former Chief Secretary of the government Leelamani Poudel amid a programme here today. Former Chief Secretary Poudel was honoured for his contribution for spearheading the clean-up of the major rivers in the Kathmandu Valley, including Bagmati and its tributaries, and those across the […]
Mahottari / Nov 5: Sama-Chakeva, the ten-days of festivity, has begun amongst the Maithali communities from today. In the festival that celebrates brother-sister relationship, womenfolk submerge the clay idols of Sama-Chakeva in the pond or river or in the recently-ploughed land, preferably in the woods, on the eleventh day of full moon to mark the […]
Kathmandu / Nov 4: The Government of Japan has agreed to provide Rs 24.5 million to Nepal as grant assistance for the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction Strengthening Project in Chitwan. The assistance will be spent in the control of possible water-induced disasters at Madi and Lothar VDCs in the district. Japan’s Ambassador to Nepal […]
Kathmandu / Nov 4: Experts have underlined the need of increasing the use of clean and sustainable energy while reducing the use of traditional sources of fuel for improving people’s health, environment conservation and securing gender inclusion. Speaking in the National Forum for Dissemination of Investment Prospectus for Clean Cooking Solutions in Nepal, organised by […]
Kathmandu / Nov 3: The ANDRITZ HYDRO, a global supplier of electromechanical systems and services for hydropower plants has celebrated its first ‘Customer Day’ with a view to expanding its office in Nepal. With this connection, the company has organised a two-day programme titled ‘Hydropower Solution for Nepal’. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance […]
Lalitpur / Nov 3: Patan’s popular Kartik Naach has begun from Thursday evening. The traditional dance based on the conducts of Lord Krishna takes place at Patan Durbar Square. The management committee shared that the Kartik Naach will prevail for 12 consecutive days. Committee Chairperson Kiran Manandhar said various castes and sub-castes of Newari community […]
Saptari / Nov 2: The Chandranahar Irrigation Management Division Office in Saptari district has repaired many canals, including the Chandra canal, that were in a sorry state. The Division Office carried out maintenance of the Koshi Channel Pump System, Chandranahar System, Koshi West Distribution Channel among others channels at the cost of Rs 210 million. […]
Kathmandu / Oct 30: On the third day of the Yamapanchak, Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth, is being worshipped with jubilation and various religious rituals throughout the country in the evening in accordance with time honoured tradition. Laxmi Puja or worship to the Goddess of wealth is being celebrated in every household today to mark […]
Dhulikhel / Oct 29: A Japanese national who has been promoting global peace and fraternity has helped 13 Vedic pundits perform Yagna at Dhulikhel Lodge Resort at Dhulikhel from today. But the religious practice is aimed at helping purifying the air. Study has shown that the pollutants in the air are either neutralized or destroyed […]
Kathmandu / Oct 29: As many as 25 senior citizens who were over the age of 90 were feted in a programme organised by the CPN (UML) Kathmandu Metropolis-32, committee today. The programme was organised by the party to exchange the festive greetings with a tea reception. Former constituent assembly chair and CPN (UML) leader […]