Bir Hospital's 700 beds free of charge from Friday

KATHMANDU, JUNE 23The Bir Hospital has decided to turn its 700 general beds into 'free beds' beginning from Friday.The decision was taken by the executive council of the...

Nepal and Cameroon establish diplomatic ties

KATHMANDU, JUNE 23Nepal and the Republic of Cameroon have established diplomatic relations. With this, the number of countries with which Nepal has diplomatic ties has reached 180....

Monsoon spreads across country

KATHMANDU, JUNE 23This year's monsoon that entered the country on June 14 has now spread nationwide.According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, this year, monsoon to...

Five dead in Gorkha Jeep accident, identity of deceased confirmed

KATHMANDU, JUNE 23At least five persons died in a road accident that occurred last midnight in Sahid Lakhan Rural Municipality, Gorkha. Twelve others were injured in the accident.I...

Author Salman Rushdie awarded prestigious German prize for his literary work and resolve

BERLIN, JUNE 20Writer Salman Rushdie has been awarded a prestigious German prize for his literary work and for his resolve and positive attitude in the face of constant danger, the...

Five missing in Hewa River identified

PANCHTHAR, JUNE 18All five who went missing in a flooded Hewakhola river in Panchthar have been identified. The river connects Phidim rural municipality and Hilihang rural municipa...

The timeless tradition of honey hunting

SINDHUPALCHOWKIn the enchanting hills of Nepal, an age-old tradition called honey hunting unfolds, as brave individuals venture into the treacherous cliffs in search of nature'...

PM vows support to streamline Melamchi Project

HELAMBU, JUNE 17Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal assured full support from his government to operate the Melamchi Water Supply Project regularly, systematically and in a more orga...