- Friday, 26 April 2024
Amargadhi Fort’s historic armory vanishing
Perched atop the cliff of the district headquarters Khalanga, lies the historical fort of Amargadhi, resembling an eternal sentinel. The fort’s shape looks like the head of a lion. Situated in Amargadhi Municipality-5, the fort stands at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Constructed with a combination of stones and wood, the fort’s structure resembles a lion’s mane, echoing tales of valour and war from the past.
Private sector pins high hopes on Investment Summit
Preparations for the 3rd Nepal Investment Summit slated for April 28-29 in Kathmandu are almost over. On the eve of the Investment Su
Second edition of Gorkhapatra photograph exhibition begins
The second edition of the photograph exhibition of the Gorkhapatra Corporation kicked off at the Gorkhapatra Corporation in Kathmandu on Thursday. The exhibition titled 'Looking Back into History'
Youngest professor Suborno Isaac Bari in Nepal
Suborno Isaac Bari, recognised as the world’s youngest professor, arrived in Nepal on Thursday. Twelve years Professor Bari will be holding a talk show on April 28 at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Centre.
Nation
Drivers' training to make disadvantaged section self-reliant
Kalika municipality has launched a free driving training to make single, Dalit and underprivileged women self-reliant. The municipality has conducted the training under the Women and Children Programme, it is shared.
Partial cloudy in hilly belt; weather to remain fair in remaining areas
Kathmandu, April 26: The weather now is partly cloudy in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces while it is mainly fair in remaining areas. According to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, now the country has the influence of westerly wind and local wind. The Division further shared the weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and mainly fair in the rest of the country this afternoon. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Light snowfall is likely to occur at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki and Karnali provinces. There are chances of thunderstorm at a few places of Lumbini, Sudurpaschim province and at a few places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces. Similarly, there will be partly cloudy throughout the country tonight. Light snowfall and rain is likely to occur at one or two places of the high hilly region and mountainous region of Gandaki Province. In the next 24 hours, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain followed by thunder and lightning at some places of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Light snowfall is likely to occur at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki and Karnali provinces. There is a possibility of gusty winds at some places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces and at a few places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces. In view of the possible threats, the Division has urged the residents in the areas to adopt necessary precautionary safety measures. (RSS)
Labourers of Rimna Bazaar in Jarjarkot fail to get relief to build temporary shelters
Four families in Bheri Municipality-1 of Rimna Bazaar, who were living in a rented house for 20 years are languishing under tarpaulins after the Jajarkot earthquake destroyed the rented houses.
Children in Madhes Province active in combating child marriage
In response to a surge in child marriages across Madhesh province, children have stepped up their efforts to address this pressing issue. Plan International Nepal, in collaboration with Asman Nepal and CFW, has engaged children in a proactive campaign aimed at reducing child marriages. The initiative, which included a girls’ confe
World
Climate change bringing malaria to new areas
When a small number of cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseases. But across the African continent malaria has never left, killing or sickening millions of people.
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Business
Number of tourists coming to Lumbini by land growing
The number of tourists entering Nepal through the Belahiya border in Rupandehi has increased recently. The data regarding Indian tourists arriving by land has not been maintained properly but there has been an increase in the movement of Indian tourists, said Srichand Gupta, a tourism entrepreneur and Chairman of the Society of Tour and Travel Operators (SOTTO).
Shailung’s Great Wall: New attraction for tourists
Shailung Great Wall, which is still under construction in Shailung of Dolakha district, has become the latest attraction for tourists
Hydropower holds potential to make Nepal prosperous: President
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that Nepal, country rich in natural resources, can become prosperous through optimum generation of electricity. He made this remark while inaugurating the fourth edition of Himalayan Hydro Expo 2024 organised by the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) at Bhrikutimandap Thursday. Stating that responsibility of the government is
Govt urged to pay heed to agriculture, energy, IT in new budget
At a time when the Finance Minister has viewed time was for taking bold decisions in view of the high expectation of youths on government, the economic experts suggested Minister Barsha Man Pun to not make forthcoming budget ambitious and huge.
Sports
CAN reveals promising squad to face Windies A
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), on Thursday, revealed a promising 16-member squad to face West Indies ‘A’ in a five-match T20 series starting on April 27. Nepal’s squad was revealed two days later the
Interview
Access to health services is our main focus: Chair BC
Gurans Rural Municipality is a rural municipality bordering the capital of Karnali Province, Birendranagar. It was formed by combining the former Barah, Seri, Goganpani, Piladi and Lalikanda Village Development Committees. I
'Meeting people's expectations a big challenge'
Shuklagandaki Municipality located near Pokhara, the capital of Gandaki Province, has abundant resources for development and prosperity. Picturesque high-altitude areas such as Machhapuchhre Mountain, Bhujikot, Dagaam, Gurjudum, Thaprek, Raipur, and Lamagaun add to the scenic beauty of the municipality.
Society
Historical photo exhibition begins in Gorkhapatra Corporation
On the occasion of National Photojournalism Day, the 124th year of Gorkhapatra Daily and 62th-anniversary Gorkhapatra Corporation a historical photo exhibition has been started at the Gorkhapatra Corporation Office.