PM'S VIDEO MESSAGE TO CAN INFO TECH
Kathmandu, Jan. 26: Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has said that there should be maximum utilization of information and communication technology for the speedy development of the country.
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PETROLEUM PRICES ADJUSTED PARTIALLY
Kathmandu, Jan. 26: The Ministry of Commerce and Supplies has directed the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to partially withdraw the earlier price adjustment of the petroleum products.
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KRISHNA MOHAN-NUDUP MEMORIAL DAY MARKED
Lalitpur, Jan. 26: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar has issued directives to the security bodies to be alert to end the ongoing political transition, saying that the country was in a sensitive juncture of peace process.
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REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA MARKED
Kathmandu, Jan. 26: A special function was organized at the Indian Embassy today to mark the 63 rd Republic Day of India.
Speaking on the occasion, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayan.... Full news>>
PROJECTS WITH LONG-TERM PLANNING MADE PUBLIC
Kathmandu, Jan. 26: The Government has made public 11 projects of national pride including a long-term planning.
The action plan made public at the National Planning Commission includes completing of track of.... Full news>>
AMBASSADOR PRASAD HOSTS REPUBLIC DAY PROGRAMME
Kathmandu, Jan. 26: Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad organized a reception today on the occasion of the 63rd Republic Day of India.
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WORLD'S TALLEST SHIVA LINGA TO BE INSTALLED IN JHAPA
Jhapa (Kakarvitta), Jan. 26: A 151-feet long Shiva Linga is to be installed at Arjundhara of Jhapa, which is being claimed to be the tallest in the world.
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MEDICAL STUDENT COMMITS SUICIDE
Jankapur, Jan. 26: A medical student, Priyansu Kishor, 25, of Darbhanga from India, committed suicide last night.
He was the student of the fourth semester at Janaki Medical College, Ramdaiya in Dhanusha district.
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REWARD AND PUNISHMENT FOR MINISTERS AND SECRETARIES
Kathmandu, Jan. 26: The Government has announced a provision of reward and punishment for Ministers and Secretaries based on their day-to-day performance.
In the action plan made public by the government today, those not executing their duties well and not fulfilling their responsibilities shall be punished while those with good performance would be reward.... Full news>>
PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY IN DIRE STRAIT
Itahari, Jan. 25: Minister for Education Dinanath Sharma has said that no improvement would be seen in the Purbanchal University, until the people with bad intentions were removed from the University.
Minister Sharma, who arrived here to acquire information about the current situation of the University, said it was sad that the Universi.... Full news>>
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATED IN BHAIRAHAWA
Bhairahawa, Jan. 25: Nepal-China Friendship Society, Lumbini, exchanged greetings on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.
According to Chinese calendar, this New Year is called dragon year which comes every 12 years. People eat delicious foods, wear new clothes and exchange wishes among friends and relatives in the New Year. .... Full news>>
VALLEY BANDH-VEHICLES VANDALIZED, SEVEN ARRESTED
Kathmandu, Jan. 25: The valley-wide banda effective today at the call of the 13 various students' organizations and nine youth associations was called off from 5:00 pm this late afternoon. The banda or strike was called in order to exert pressure on the Government to withdraw its recent decision to hike the price of petroleum products.
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MADHESI FRONT URGES MAOIST TO ADDRESS STUDENTS' DEMAND
Kathmandu, Jan. 25: Chairman of the Unified CPN-Maoist, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, vice-chairman and Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai and the leaders in the United Democratic Madhesi Front discussed current politics at the prime minister's residence Baluwatar on Wednesday.
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PEACE, CONSTITUTION WRITING CATCH ZIGZAG WAY: UML CHAIRMAN KHANAL
Nepalgunj, Jan. 25: Chairman of the CPN (UML), Jhalanath Khanal said the works on peace process and constitution writing have caught zigzag way now.
Speaking at a news conference organized by Press Chautari Banke Chapter here today, he said, "The doubt on peace and constitution writing has mounted due to the obstruction in the implementation of the seven-point deal. "
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EFFECTIVE STEPS TO BE TAKEN TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF SCHOOLS-SHARMA
Panitanki (Morang), Jan. 25: Minister for Education Dinanath Sharma has said that effective steps would now be taken to improve the quality of government-run schools in the country.
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DHULIKHEL HOSPITAL, ISRAELI AID AGENCY SIGN DEAL
Kathmandu, Jan.24: The Dhulikhel Hospital Kathmandu University Hospital (DHKUH), Nepal and the Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) signed an agreement on mutual cooperation for capacity development in the field of health and community services.
DHKUH hospital director Prof. Dr. Ram KM Shrestha and Israeli Ambassador to Nepal Hanan Goder signed t.... Full news>>
CULTURAL DIVERSITY NEEDS PRIORITY IN FEDERALISM: PM BHATTARAI
Kathmandu, Jan. 24: Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has said federalism would suit Nepal best if the cultural and lingual diversity was prioritized.
At a programme organized by the Tamang community on the occasion of the 2848 Daku Lhochhar here today, Prime Minister Bhattarai opined that federalism based on identity and resources would be proper for N.... Full news>>
VICE-PRESIDENT JHA RELEASES BOOK
Kathmandu, Jan. 24: Vice-President Paramananda Jha has released a book titled "Autonomous Madhes in Federal Nepal" amidst a function at the Office of the Vice-President today.
The book was published by Gajendra Narayan Singh Thought Forum. Bikas Kumar Tiwari, Binod Kumar Singh and Amardev Prasad Yadav have penned the book.Full news>>
PM DIRECTS TO ADDRESS PETRO PRICE HIKE
Kathmandu, Jan. 24: Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has directed the Ministry of Commerce and Supplies to make provision for easy supply of petroleum products and introduce relief program focusing the general public.
PM Bhattarai said, "People are complaining that they facing difficulties due to shortage and price hike in petroleum products. It should be addressed immedi.... Full news>>
FIRE KILLS CATTLE