KATHMANDU, April 27: The recent data from the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation (MoLMCPA) indicate that the poorest families in Nepal are in Bajura, while the richest reside in Mustang. This analysis is part of the poor identification program, which has been completed in 77 districts, with data analyzed in 64 of them.

Wind storm  likely at a few places of Koshi and Sudurpaschim

Published On: April 27, 2024 09:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 27:  The country is still experiencing partial influence of westerly wind and local wind. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), the weather of hilly areas of Koshi Province and Sudurpaschim Province has remained partly cloudy and mainly fair weather in the rest of the country.

PATAN (LALITPUR), April 27: The Kathmandu Valley Mayors' Forum has requested Finance Minister Barshaman Pun to settle the electricity dues of the local governments up to the current fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, April 27, 2024: Save the Children launched a research report titled ‘Breathless Future: Unveiling the Impacts of Air Pollution on Children and Women in Kathmandu and Saptari’ on Friday. The report aims to shed light on the systemic impact of air pollution on various aspects of children’s lives, while also exploring its impact on women and underrepresented groups.

KATHMANDU, April 26: The Australian government has announced major changes to the age limit and duration for applying for the Temporary Graduate (TR) visa, which is granted to foreign students upon completion of their studies in Australia.

KATHMANDU, April 26: The government has appointed 77 liaison officers for the management of mountain climbing this season. They will serve as contact officers for various mountain climbing expedition team members.

Fugitive arrested after 26 years

Published On: April 26, 2024 07:21 PM NPT By: Republica

NUWAKOT, April 26: A man convicted of human trafficking has been arrested 26 years after the court verdict. The police arrested Junga Bahadur Tamang (Ram) of Dupcheshwor rural municipality-4 who was convicted of trafficking a woman from Nepal to India.

Leopard attack injures young man in Kanchanpur

Published On: April 26, 2024 06:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KANCHANPUR, April 26: A young man was injured in a leopard attack in Shuklaphanta Municipality, Kanchanpur on Friday.

KATHMANDU, April 26: The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) has requested the relevant parties to ensure proper facilities for Nepali workers traveling abroad for employment.

KATHMANDU, April 26: Mayor of Shailyashikhar Municipality Bijay Singh Dhami and Second Secretary at the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Prashant Kumar Sona, jointly laid foundation stone for the construction of Shree Galainath Secondary School Building at Shailyashikhar Municipality, Darchula District.