KATHMANDU, Sep 4: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has announced the appointment of Dr Umesh Dahal as the new Director General of the Department of Livestock Services. Dahal, previously serving as the head of the Nepal Livestock Center Innovation Project, will assume his new role.

BARDIYA, Sep 4: Reports have surfaced highlighting the exploitation of thousands of Nepali citizens in western Nepal through an illicit networking business called "Indian Vestige." This development comes after a series of previous scams, including Unity International, Orions, and Winwin, which swindled substantial sums from the public through illegal networking ventures.

KATHMANDU, Sep 4: Elected representatives of Dolpa have made an intriguing claim, asserting the discovery of a lake situated at a higher altitude than the famed Tilicho Lake in Manang. This remarkable revelation has emanated from the region of Phalgaon in Dolpobuddha Rural Municipality, Dolpa.

One more arrested in connection with 60 kg gold smuggling case

Published On: September 4, 2023 02:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sep 4: In connection with the 60 kg gold smuggling case, the police have arrested a person for investigation.

KMC steps up efforts to control unauthorized pharmacies

Published On: September 4, 2023 12:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sep 4: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is gearing up efforts to bring unauthorized pharmacies within its jurisdiction as per the existing laws. According to Ram Prasad Paudel, the head of the KMC Health Department, there are currently 2,006 drug stores operating in the metropolis.

Heavy rainfall predicted today

Published On: September 4, 2023 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 4: The axis of the monsoon trough now lies close to the Himalayan foothills. Rainfall is taking place in most of the areas of the country also with the partial influence of the low pressure line developed in the north-east part of the Bay of Bengal, the Weather Forecasting Division shared.

Tragic incident at Bir Hospital: Man jumps of sixth floor, dies

Published On: September 4, 2023 12:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sep 4: In an incident at Bir Hospital, a man, approximately 40 years old, tragically lost his life by jumping off the sixth floor of the surgical building. The hospital's Information Officer Sagar Mishra provided details of the unfortunate event.

KATHMANDU, Sept 4: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) registered a case at the Special Court against three persons on the charge of financial irregularities.

ITAHARI, Sep 4: Over the past year, Koshi Province has taken disciplinary measures against 86 Armed Police Force (APF) personnel for misconduct. The announcement came during a press conference held by the Koshi Provincial Level Armed Police Force Barah Bahini Pakli Sunsari on Sunday.

Mayor Balen deletes controversial Facebook status

Published On: September 4, 2023 10:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sep 4: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) has deleted a controversial status he had posted on his Facebook wall on Saturday evening.