International Television Show ‘Idol’ Kicking Off In Nepal as Nepal Idol
Popular international singing competition franchise, ‘Idol’ has come to Nepal. The auditions have already started.
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Separate Stores To Sell Cigarette & Tobacco Products March 14 Onwards
The government has introduced the provision of selling the cigarette and tobacco products at separate stores from March 14, 2017 to regulate and control the use of such products. The proposal is approved after five years of the Tobacco Product (Control and Regulatory) Act 2011.
Intercaste Couple Hanged Themselves To Death
A young couple in Jhapa have committed suicide. They were reportedly found hanging in a single noose on a tree on Friday (January 20, 2017).
DoTM Plans To Replace Small Vehicles From March-end
The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) is planning to remove small vehicles plying within the Kathmandu Valley from March-end as an effort to promote mass transportation in the capital. It is also preparing to remove vehicles as old as 20 years or above.
Nepal Red Cross Society Under Investigation For Alleged Misuse Of Donations
The Social Welfare Council will soon be launching investigation to look into the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)’s reconstruction and rehabilitation-related activities after it was found to be spending millions meant for earthquake victims on administrative activities and the purchase of various luxury items.
Popular Rapper Yama Buddha Found Dead In London Apartment
Popular rapper Yama Buddha has died. The talented artist, real name Anil Adhikari, was found dead in his apartment in London, UK on Saturday (January 14, 2017).
Lok Man Singh Karki No Longer Chief of CIAA
The Supreme Court has removed Lok Man Singh Karki from the top position of the Chief of Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday (January 8, 2017), The verdict was made after observing Karki did not meet qualifications for the job.
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NAC Permitted Direct Flight To South Korea For The First Time
For the first time since its inception, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained permission to fly its jetliners directly to South Korea.
Online Driving Licence Application System Inaugurated, Submission Starts Monday Onwards
Amidst the wave of recent changes in the public administration, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has formally commenced its work on the online application system for driving license from Sunday (December 25, 2016).
Government To Open New Driving Licence Service Office In Bhaktapur
The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) is now opening up an office at Jagati in Bhaktapur to oversee and provide driving licence-related services.
Banned Practice of ‘Chhaupadi’ Takes Life of Teenage Girl in Achham
A 15-year-old girl in Achham suffocated to death in a Chhaupadi shed where she was banished to during her menstruation.
3 NEA Board Members Removed For Not Assisting Power Cut Reducing Campaign
Three board members of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have been laid off by the Ministry of Energy for their non-cooperation to the campaign to reduce power cut.
Picnic Bus Accident in Pharping Kills One Person, Injures 23 Others
A picnic bus met with an accident at Lama Gaon of Dakshinkali-11 in Pharping killing one person and injuring 23 others on Saturday (December 17, 2016).
Passengers Throwing Trash From Vehicles To Be Fined
To end the culture of throwing empty beverage cans, pet bottles, plastic bags, food scraps and fruit peels, among other things, from a moving vehicle, the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development has directed municipal authorities to take action against passengers who throw trash from moving vehicles.
Actress Rekha Thapa Officially Joins Rastriya Prajatantra Party
Nepali film star Rekha Thapa has joined the Rastriya Prajatantra Party(RPP). In a function organised by the party in the Capital on Monday (December 12, 2016), RPP Chairman Kamal Thapa welcomed the actress to the party.
Festivals of Dhanya Purnima, Udhauli‚ and Yomari Punhi Being Celebrated
Different festivals are being celebrated by various communities across the country today (December 13, 2016), coinciding with the full moon day of the month of Mangsir as per the lunar calendar.
Pushpa Basnet Announced CNN Superhero
On the 10th anniversary of the CNN Heroes campaign, CNN Hero of the year 2012 Pushpa Basnet was chosen among the five past winners and announced as the CNN Superhero on Monday.
Vastika-Dallas Gurkhas Lift Dashain Cup For Third Time In A Row
The consecutive two-time defending champions Dallas Gurkhas ensure their third win at the 5th Dashain Cup. They beat LA-11 to 2-1 in the finals.
Grand 37th Tourism Day Celebration At Nepal Tourism Board
To mark the 37th World Tourism Day, a felicitation event was held at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Bhrikuti Mandap on September 27, 2016. It was jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA), NTB, All tourism associations and tourism stakeholders and NGOs.