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Weather: Possibility of rain in most places today and tomorrow

Published On: July 20, 2022 01:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 20: There is a possibility of rainfall in most places of the country on Wednesday and Thursday, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Meteorologist Manju Basi said that there are chances of increased monsoon activity on these two days as the monsoon low pressure system is close to the Nepali territory.

Ichchha Raj Tamag’s wife arrested

Published On: July 20, 2022 12:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 20: Srijana Sakya Tamang, the wife of former chairman of Civil Saving and Credit Cooperative Society, Ichchharaj Tamang, has been arrested in connection with a fraud case.

When will the blocked sewer under the KMC office be cleared?

Published On: July 20, 2022 12:30 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, July 20: The plan to clear a sewer under the office of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is going to move ahead. After 51 days since Balendra Shah took over as the KMC mayor, the plan to solve the problem is going to move forward.

Young man drowns in river

Published On: July 20, 2022 11:50 AM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari

TAPLEJUN, July 20: A young man of Kavrepalanchok who works at United Hydropower located in Ward No. 4 of Meringden Rural Municipality of Taplejung drowned in a river. The deceased is 28/29-year-old Tirtha Tamang of Kavrepalanchok.

Fountain of methane gas stopped after 17 hours in Jorpati

Published On: July 20, 2022 11:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 20: The fountain of methane gas along with mud water that burst out while digging a borewell at a house in Gokarneshwor Municipality-5 Jorpati of Kathmandu on Tuesday finally stopped on Wednesday morning.

Yampa-Anbu Khaireni section of road along Prithvi highway disrupted

Published On: July 20, 2022 10:02 AM NPT By: Republica

DAMAULI, July 20: The Yampa-Anbukhaireni section of road along the Prithvi Highway has been obstructed in Tanahun.

Indian security team in Nepal to search 27kg uranium said to be possessed by a ‘criminal gang’

Published On: July 20, 2022 09:45 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 20: A team of Indian security personnel has arrived in Nepal to search for uranium. A six-member team of Indian Police's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Indian intelligence agency- Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)-- has been in Nepal for a week.

Education Minister solicits support of Mayor Shah to bring reforms in public education

Published On: July 20, 2022 07:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 20: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Poudel has urged Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Balendra Shah to join hands on 'We Build, Our School Campaign' to ensure reforms in public education institutions.

Flow of methane gas continues for hours in Jorpati

Published On: July 19, 2022 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 19: The flow of methane gas in Jorpati has not stopped even after several hours since it started on Tuesday morning.

Utility pipes cause obstruction in the construction of Dharahara

Published On: July 19, 2022 05:15 PM NPT By: Himal Lamsal

KATHMANDU, JULY 19: The construction of the Dharahara has been halted due to underground utility pipes of telecom and drinking water present at its construction sites. It is said that at least 16 such utility pipes are laid under the construction site of the view tower complex.