Vice-chancellor of Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Sunil Babu Shrestha has emphasized on the need to include science and technology in the school curriculum. Speaking at the conclusion of a three-day science and technology and space workshop organised by the New English Boarding School here Saturday, he suggested

Construction of the 108 feet high World Peace Kalash or traditional Nepali water jar is underway in Sarbasiddidham Panchakot of ward no. 6 of Baglung municipality. The work had stalled for various reasons. The foundation for the Kalash had been laid by then Prime Minister Sushil Koirala five years ago

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has offered sorrow over the devastating bushfires in Australia that left many people and thousands of wild animals dead, and destroyed thousands of acres of forest lands. In a tweet on Saturday, President Bhandari wished for the concerned authorities to douse the fires at the earliest

(To be disseminated on January 12) The National Unity Day is being observed today by organising various programmes across the country to mark the 298th birth anniversary of late king Prithivi Narayan Shah, the unifier of modern Nepal. On the occasion of the Day and the Prithivi Jayanti to be

Main opposition Nepali Congress has demanded reduction of internet cost and made it accessible to everyone by encouraging competitive engagement of private sector. Internet cost is much expensive in comparison to other South Asian countries so it needs to be revised, stated a press release issued by NC today. The

The 10th session of the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA) Assembly has kicked off at Abu Dhabi of United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. Minister for Energy, Hydro Power and Irrigation Barsha Man Pun is attending the Assembly leading five-member Nepali delegation. The Assembly brought together Heads of State and Government,

The issue of locating and naming the capital of State 3 would be resolved through voting, said state-3 Speaker Sanu Kumar Shrestha. The SA meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) would take a decision in this regard, he said. The meeting is set to respond to queries to be raised by

Finance Minister Dr Yubaraj Khatiowada has pledged to collaborate with the state government to implement the girl child education and daughter insurance programme for societal transformation. In his address to the ‘state coordination council meeting’ organized by State-2 government at Bardibas in Mahottari today, Minister Dr Khatiwada said "The federal

Main opposition Nepali Congress has drawn the attention of the government to an Indian ban on the imports of refined palm oil from Nepal, asking it to initiate diplomatic measures for an alternative. Investments of industrialists and jobs have been put at risk following the ban, read a statement issued

Ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has requested Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe to step down. A NCP Secretariat meeting at Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s official residence in Baluwatar on Saturday took a decision to this effect. "The NCP has decided to field a