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...

Monkeypox recorded for first time in Nepal

KATHMANDU, JUNE 17The first case of the contagious monkeypox infection has been confirmed inside the country in Kathmandu valley.The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed tha...

CJ Karki has priorities, does he have time?

KATHMANDU, JUNE 17Newly appointed Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki has only until August 4 to serve the judiciary, but the legal fraternity expects him to initiate some major refor...