No need to panic about HMPV, Health Ministry says

4 months ago

Kathmandu, January 9 — The Ministry of Health and Population has said that the Human Metapneumo Virus (HMPV) spread in China is a common virus and there was no need...

Weather update: Western winds affecting weather across country

4 months ago

Kathmandu, January 9 — The Meteorological Forecasting Division has stated that the country is currently experiencing a normal influence of western winds. As a result, partial cloud cover is observed in...

Two persons arrested on swindling charges

4 months ago

Kathmandu, January 8 — Two persons have been arrested on the charge of cheating people of money giving false assurance of finding them employment in Poland. Those arrested...

One-way traffic restored on Daunne section of East-West Highway

4 months ago

Nawalparasi, January 8 — After complete blockage, the Daunne section of the East-West Highway, connecting Butwal and Narayangadh, has now been reopened for one-way traffic. The road had been...

Two sisters found dead in suspicious circumstances in Salyan

4 months ago

Salyan, January 8 — In a tragic incident, two sisters were found dead under suspicious circumstances in their home in Bangad Kupinde Municipality-11, Salyan. The deceased have been identified...

Freezing cold prompts school closure in Mahottari

4 months ago

Jaleshwar (Mahottari), January 8 — Five local governments in Mahottari district have ordered schools to close in view of the sudden increase in cold since the last three days. ...

Snowfall in Sankhuwasabha's Makalu area, normal life affected

4 months ago

Kimathanka (Sankhuwasabha), January 8 — Normal life here has been affected due to snowfall in the upper territories of the district. Angkanju Sherpa, a local, said snowfall has occurred...

Tractor accident in Salyan claims one life

4 months ago

Salyan, January 8 — A tractor accident in Salyan has resulted in the death of one individual at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 49-year-old Kshhetra...

Inmates' relocation to Nuwakot central jail continues

4 months ago

Trishuli (Nuwakot), January 8 — The process of relocating inmates to central jail that has been brought into operation in Nuwakot is continuing. Section Officer Indra Bahadur Khatiwada informed...

Snowfall in high altitude of Taplejung including Pathibhara

4 months ago

Taplejung, January 8 — Snowfall along with moderate rain has occurred in high hill territory of the district since Tuesday evening. Normal life has been affected due to snowfall...

Schools in Birgunj to remain closed for three days with rise in cold

4 months ago

Birgunj (Parsa), January 8 — The Birgunj Metropolitan City has decided to halt classes of schools here for three days with immoderate fall in temperature. In recent days, the district...

Cold wave disrupts traffic on East-West Highway at Daunne

4 months ago

Butwal, January 8 — A severe cold wave has caused traffic disruptions on the East-West Highway, particularly at Daunne. The stretch of road, located on the Narayangadh-Butwal road...

Partial cloudy weather across Nepal, foggy conditions in western Terai

4 months ago

Kathmandu, January 8 — A partial impact of the western low-pressure system is currently being observed in the country. As a result, the weather in the hilly regions of...

Two houses damaged due to earthquake in Solukhumbu

5 months ago

Solukhumbu, January 7 — A house each was damaged at Thulung Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality due to the earthquake occurred this morning. ...

Government raises fares amid ongoing public transport woes (photos)

5 months ago

Kathmandu, January 7 — The government has increased public transportation fares starting Monday. The Department of Transport Management announced a 3.3% fare hike for passenger vehicles, effective from yesterday. ...