Worker missing in hydropower project's tunnel after accident

NepalBy Rastriya Samachar SamitiPublished: 12:16 pm Jan 28, 2022Solukhola Dudhkoshi Hydroelectricity Project. Photo Courtesy: Sahas Urja Ltd SOLUKHUMBU, JANUARY 27A worker has gone missing in an accident inside the tunnel of the under-construction 86-Megawatt Solukhola...

Rape accused held

NepalBy Himalayan News ServicePublished: 12:13 pm Jan 28, 2022RAUTAHAT, JANUARY 27Police have arrested a person for raping a woman from Phatuwa Bijayapur Municipality in Rautahat today.The accused has been identified as Chandan Sah, 30,...

Nirmal Secondary School in Tanahun bags international award

DAMAULI, JANUARY 27Nirmal Secondary School at Bhadgaun, Byas Municipality, in Tanahun district has bagged the ISA Foundation International School Award.The British Council Nepal presented the award to it. Nirmal Secondary School is the only...

Gandaki CM pledges to work with private sector

NepalBy Himalayan News ServicePublished: 12:04 pm Jan 28, 2022Madhes Chief Minister Lalbabu Raut has said the government was serious about creating conducive environment for the development of businesses and industries. Photo: Balkrishna Thapa Chhetri/File...

Madhes govt wants action against Janamat Party over riot

NepalBy Himalayan News ServicePublished: 11:41 am Jan 28, 2022RAUTAHAT, JANUARY 27The government in Madhes Province has ordered an investigation into the 'riot' orchestrated by Janamat Party during yesterday's National Assembly election in Janakpur.Provincial government...

Pact to acquire land for airport upgradation

NepalBy Rastriya Samachar SamitiPublished: 11:41 am Jan 28, 2022DOTI, JANUARY 27A seven-point understanding has been reached to upgrade the Kailali-based Geta airport to regional level.Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale,...

Manang beat Army to set up APF final

POKHARA, JANUARY 27Manang Marshyangdi Club defeated Tribhuvan Army Football Club 4-3 on penalties to enter the final of the 20th Aaha-Rara Gold Cup here at the Pokhara Stadium today.The match was decided in tie-breaker...

Warm clothes, health essentials provided to 200 leprosy patients

KATHMANDU, JANUARY 27Nepal Mountaineering Association today distributed warm clothes and health essentials to 200 leprosy patients sheltered at Khokana Leprosy Camp.The distribution was carried out under the project 'A humanitarian Support programme for COVID-affected...