Bhaktapur / June 10: A big statue of the Lord Buddha has been installed at Shantidanda, Nagarkot of Bhaktapur in view of attracting the tourists. The statue was installed at the open space of about 80 ropanis of land there as the area was at high risk of encroachment. The construction of the idol and […]
Kathmandu / June 8: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has today sent an appeal to the international community for bringing investment in Nepal as the country has set foot on an investment-friendly environment with the promulgation of the new constitution. PM Oli made such an appeal during a meeting with the representatives of the foreign […]
Narayan Prasad Ghimire (Kathmandu) / June 8: The government has been suggested that it set up a coordinating committee to be in charge of the implementation of recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), UN treaty bodies and other international human rights mechanisms, with representation of the National Human Rights Commission, government and other stakeholders. […]
Kathmandu / June 7: A number of mountaineers who set world records while scaling the Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, were honoured amidst a programme here Tuesday. Temba Tsheri Sherpa (the youngest person to scale the Mt Everest at the age of 16), Phurba Tenjing Sherpa (most successful ascent to the Everest at the […]
Kathmandu, June 7: Senior musician Amber Gurung was cremated with National Honours at Pashupati Aryaghat this evening, following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. His eldest son Kishore lit the funeral pyre and the last rites were performed amidst the chanting of mantras by Buddhist monks. Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Bhim Bahadur […]
Dang / June 6: Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav today said that demands of those expressing dissatisfaction over the new constitution should be addressed through a democratic process. Speaking at a programme organised by Tribhuvan Town Jaycees and Dang Women Jaycees on ‘youth and republic culture’ in Dang, the former President viewed that demands […]
Kathmandu: For many it looks unbelievable that a trafficked woman could lead a social movement in a closed society like Nepal but Sunita Danuwar broke all social barriers and has been able to become a role model for many people across the globe. Danuwar became a sex-slave at the age of 14 but now she […]
Deepraj Sanyal / Kathmandu: The World Environment Day (WED) is being marked across the world today amidst various programmes and events highlighting the importance of the environment and its protection. As mankind continues to make progress with more and more sophisticated knowledge and discoveries along with advancement of technology, he is putting a lot of […]
Kathmandu / June 1: President Bidya Devi Bhandari today said the sporting sector plays a crucial role in contributing towards building a healthy and prosperous nation. Inaugurating the 8th National President Running Shield and School Sport Competition – 2072 at Dasharath Stadium here, she said the sporting fraternity would be of support in knitting the […]
Kathmandu / May 31: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) honoured Nepal’s national football team midfielder Raju Tamang as the Best Footballer of the Year for 2072 BS. With this honour, Tamang received cash prize worth Rs. 2.5 million amidst a function organized in the Capital today. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli handed the cheque to […]