Light to moderate rain with thunderstorm likely today

Published On: August 16, 2022 01:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 16: The sky across the county would remain partly to generally cloudy and light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning has been predicted at some places today.

Butwal-based senior journalist Pokhrel passes away

Published On: August 16, 2022 01:03 PM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

KATHMANDU, August 16: Senior Journalist Basanta Pokhrel has passed away. Pokhrel, 68, died on Monday night at his residence in Belbas, Butwal.

Police seize yarsagumba worth Rs 1 million

Published On: August 16, 2022 12:50 PM NPT By: Republica

BANKE, August 16: The Armed Police Force, on Monday, seized 450 grams of Yarsagumba worth about one million rupees from the Panchapokhari area of ​​Janaki village in Banke district.

Couple found dead in a hotel in Butwal

Published On: August 16, 2022 12:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU August 16: A couple was found dead in a hotel in Butwal on Tuesday morning.

KATHMANDU, August 16: Shailendra Man Bajracharya has been elected as President of Kathmandu Durbar Square Tourism Promotion Association.

KATHMANDU, August 16: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Govinda Prasad Sharma Koirala, has said the government would take possible initiatives to ensure justice to Niharika Rajput.

Indian Embassy celebrates 75th Independence Day in Kathmandu

Published On: August 15, 2022 07:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 15: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence.

Ratna Highway reopened after six hours

Published On: August 15, 2022 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 15: The Kohalpur-Surkhet section of the Ratna Highway, which was closed for about six hours, has reopened. After wild animals killed two people in the forest, the highway, which was closed by the victims with various demands, was opened after six and a half hours.

KATHMANDU, August 15: The disposal of the Kathmandu Valley’s waste in Banchare Danda has resumed under police protection. Nuwakot police deployed a police team to provide security to the trucks carrying garbage from the capital to Banchare Danda.

Ratna Highway closed after two dead bodies found

Published On: August 15, 2022 03:45 PM NPT By: Govinda KC

BIRENDRANAGAR, August 15: After two people died in attacks by wild animals, the locals have blocked the Ratna Highway. After the bodies of two people were found eaten by animals, the locals in Babai blocked the highway demanding proper compensation.