- Friday, 24 January 2025
Women taking initiative to preserve Panche Baja
Women in Dharan are stepping up to preserve the traditional Panche Baja (a set of five traditional Nepali musical instruments), which is on the verge of extinction. In recent times, women’s groups
Women preserving Naumati Baja in Dharan (Photos)
Women have started to preserve Panche Baja. Recently, a group of women has been seen playing Panche Baja at public events such as marriages, ceremonies and festivals in Dharan.
-original-thumb.jpg)
Septuagenarian looted in broad daylight on her way home after withdrawing old-age allowance
73-year-old Ratnamaya, who was returning home after receiving her old age allowance, was robbed in broad daylight in the Dhankuta market.
Landslips in Rajduwali section of Mechi Highway worry Ilam people
General public and local stakeholders in Ilam, Panchthar and Taplejung districts are raising concerns about the poor condition of the Mechi Highway in Ilam Municipality-9.
Over Rs 13 million cash offering collected in Pathibhara Temple in six months
Cash offerings of nearly Rs 13 million have been collected at the Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung district within six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
APF plays crucial role in maintaining peace and order: CM Karki
Biratnagar, Jan 22: Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, said that the Armed Police Force (APF) has been playing a vital role in border security, disaster management and peace establishment.At a programme organized in Itahari of Sunsari district to mark the 24th establishment day of APF No 1 Brigade's main office today, CM Karki recognized the notable role of the APF in border security especially in those places not having border posts and buildings.CM Karki lauded, "The role played by the APF in border areas during COVID-19 pandemic and during disasters being in frontline is commendable." He also praised that the APF had, despite the limited resources at its disposal, been contributing in increasing revenue collection by deploying themselves in the border areas. According to him, the provincial government had constructed 52 border posts and reaffirmed his commitment to the APF for additional support in coming days."Nepal is located between two big countries. Since we share an open border with India, we should work in the best interest of our country through coordination and cooperation," the CM argued.Similarly, APF's Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shambhu Subedi mentioned that the APF reached here by serving people after surmounting various hurdles and difficulties.Similarly, Senior Superintendent of Police Manish Thapa had briefed about various works carried out by the APF and its ongoing undertakings. On the occasion, several individuals and police personnel were honoured in recognition of their significant contributions. (RSS)
Triyuga Municipality constructs 80 houses for poor families
The Triyuga Municipality has constructed 80 houses and shelters for the poor and underprivileged families of the municipality.
Home Minister vows measures to control erosion due to Saptakoshi River
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has pledged to come up with temporary measures along with long-term plans to immediately intervene in controlling erosion from the Saptakoshi River.
Paddy production goes down in Jhapa
The arable land in Jhapa, which is considered to be a grain store, is being shrunk every year, leading to a decrease in rice output.
Elephant menace: Sundarharaicha people demand safety
People from Sundarharaicha municipality-8 of Morang district have drawn attention of the federal government towards urgency of their safety from wild elephants.
Tea worth Rs 2.95 billion exported in six months
The Mechi Customs Office has witnessed 55.70 percent rise in tea export in the last six months of the current fiscal year, 2081/82. The export of the tea in the past six months (Saun-Poush) amounted to nearly Rs 3 billion.
Case filed against two NEA employees for assaulting ex-Chief Minister Thapa
A case has been filed against two employees who punched former Chief Minister and Nepali Congress Koshi Province President Uddhav Thapa in Surunga of Kankai Municipality-2, Jhapa. Thapa, leader of the NC’s Provincial Assembly
-original-thumb.jpg)
Suspension bridge being constructed at Okhaldhunga
A suspension bridge is being built in Okhaldhunga district headquarters.
