KATHMANDU, May 1: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has underscored the need for a culture to respect labor by highlighting the importance of labor and skills in the country's economic development process.

Labor Day being marked today

Published On: May 1, 2022 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 1: The International Labor Day is being marked today by organizing various programs by different labor unions and workers, recalling the victory of laborers for their demand for eight-hours of work and legal rights.

KATHMANDU, April 30: Senior officials of the Ministry of Education visited the construction site of the School Recovery Project of Dolakha district in Nepal earlier last week.

KATHMANDU, April 30: Nepal has urged Malaysia to increase the minimum wage of Nepali workers in Malaysia.

Over 2kg smuggled gold recovered from TIA, five arrested

Published On: April 30, 2022 01:38 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, April 30: Five cleaning staff members of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been arrested for their involvement in the smuggling of gold. The cleaning staff were found involved in smuggling the precious yellow metal worth around Rs 20 million from TIA on Thursday.

Rainfall to continue for few more days

Published On: April 30, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 30: The westerly low pressure system is causing rainfall in various places across the country including Kathmandu Valley and it would continue for a few more days, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

KAPILVASTU, April 30: The government has decided to close the country’s border checkpoints for 72 hours before the upcoming local level election. The decision was taken at a meeting of security officials of Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, West Nawalparasi and Siddharthnagar Balrampur districts of India in Bhairahawa.

KATHMANDU, April 30: Regular flights to and from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been affected since early morning due to bad weather.

Nepal, US celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Published On: April 30, 2022 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 30: The diplomatic relation between Nepal and the United States has entered 75 years. A number of programs were organized this week to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the Nepal-US diplomatic relations.

Mother’s Day being observed today

Published On: April 30, 2022 08:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 30: Mother's Day is being observed by paying homage to mothers across the country today. As per the tradition, off-springs wake up early in the morning, take bath and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies to their mothers. The day falls on the Matatirtha Aunsi.