34pc of PA members of Province 1 became ministers 34pc of PA members of Province 1 became ministers Thirty-four per cent Provincial Assembly members from Province 1 have been lucky enough to be ministers. Out of 93 PA members, 32 have been ministers in three different cabinets headed by three different chief ministers, namely Sherdhan Rai, Bhim Prashad Acharya, and Rajendra Rai. Thirty-four per cent Provincial Assembly members from Province 1 have been lucky enough to be ministers. Out of 93 PA members, 32 have been ministers in three different cabinets headed by three different chief ministers, namely Sherdhan Rai, Bhim Prashad Acharya, and Rajendra Rai. Nepal 13 Aug, 2022
Saptakoshi breaches embankment Saptakoshi breaches embankment Flood triggered by rainfall in the Saptakoshi River breached the embankment at Lahure Khoch Dumribote in Belaka Municipality, Udayapur, today. Flood triggered by rainfall in the Saptakoshi River breached the embankment at Lahure Khoch Dumribote in Belaka Municipality, Udayapur, today. Nepal 04 Aug, 2022
'Birat' recommended as name of Province 1 'Birat' recommended as name of Province 1 Rajbansi Society Upliftment Committee has demanded that Province 1 be named Birat Province. Rajbansi Society Upliftment Committee has demanded that Province 1 be named Birat Province. Nepal 16 Feb, 2022
Dhankuta local levels operating from rented houses Dhankuta local levels operating from rented houses It has already been five years since the local levels were formed. However, out of seven local levels, two are still delivering their services from rented houses in Dhankuta. It has already been five years since the local levels were formed. However, out of seven local levels, two are still delivering their services from rented houses in Dhankuta. Nepal 12 Feb, 2022
Helicopter deployed to rescue father and son trapped in snow in Taplejung Helicopter deployed to rescue father and son trapped in snow in Taplejung A helicopter is being sent to rescue the father and son who have been trapped in the snow for four days, in Papung in Mikwakhola Rural Municipality-5 of Taplejung. A helicopter is being sent to rescue the father and son who have been trapped in the snow for four days, in Papung in Mikwakhola Rural Municipality-5 of Taplejung. Nepal 01 Jan, 2022
Border points yet to open Border points yet to open Despite the announcement of the District Administration Office of Jhapa, Kakadbhitta, and Bhadrapur border points haven’t come into operation after India refused to open the border points closed at the height of COVID pandemic. Despite the announcement of the District Administration Office of Jhapa, Kakadbhitta, and Bhadrapur border points haven’t come into operation after India refused to open the border points closed at the height of COVID pandemic. Nepal 02 Oct, 2021
Most of Khumbu Pasanglhamu RM fully vaccinated; travelers required to be inoculated to enter Everest region Most of Khumbu Pasanglhamu RM fully vaccinated; travelers required to be inoculated... Most of Khumbu Pasanglhamu RM fully vaccinated; travelers required to be inoculated to enter Everest region Most of Khumbu Pasanglhamu RM fully vaccinated; travelers required to be inoculated to enter Everest region Nepal 25 Aug, 2021
COVID cases going up as restrictions eased in Jhapa COVID cases going up as restrictions eased in Jhapa With the easing of lockdown, COVID-19 infection rate has increased in Jhapa. In view of the growing infection, Kankai Municipality has sealed the municipality from Sunday for a week issuing a notice. With the easing of lockdown, COVID-19 infection rate has increased in Jhapa. In view of the growing infection, Kankai Municipality has sealed the municipality from Sunday for a week issuing a notice. Nepal 24 Jul, 2021
Province 1 policy, programmes okayed Province 1 policy, programmes okayed ​​​​​​​Province 1 Assembly passed the government’s policy and programmes for the fiscal year 2021-22 today. ​​​​​​​Province 1 Assembly passed the government’s policy and programmes for the fiscal year 2021-22 today. Nepal 14 Jun, 2021
Minister Rai urges central govt to allow province govt to procure COVID vaccine Minister Rai urges central govt to allow province govt to procure COVID vaccine Province 1 Social Development Minister Ushakala Rai on Wednesday urged the federal government to allow the province government to procure COVID vaccine. Province 1 Social Development Minister Ushakala Rai on Wednesday urged the federal government to allow the province government to procure COVID vaccine. Nepal 10 Jun, 2021
Yambhu Thamicho Kiduk chair initiates COVID relief in Khumbu Yambhu Thamicho Kiduk chair initiates COVID relief in Khumbu The tourism industry has been affected substantially by the surge of second wave of COVID-19. The Himalayan region of Nepal mostly relies on the tourists traveling from around the world seeking adventure in the Himalayas. The tourism industry has been affected substantially by the surge of second wave of COVID-19. The Himalayan region of Nepal mostly relies on the tourists traveling from around the world seeking adventure in the Himalayas. Nepal 07 Jun, 2021
Dharan Sub-Metropolis to procure COVID-19 vaccines on its own Dharan Sub-Metropolis to procure COVID-19 vaccines on its own Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City in Sunsari district has rolled up its sleeve to vaccinate the locals as part of COVID-19 prevention response. Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City in Sunsari district has rolled up its sleeve to vaccinate the locals as part of COVID-19 prevention response. Nepal 31 May, 2021
Udayapur local levels allocates budget for vaccine procurement Udayapur local levels allocates budget for vaccine procurement Local levels of Udayapur district have come together to initiate the procurement of Covid-19 vaccine on its own. Local levels of Udayapur district have come together to initiate the procurement of Covid-19 vaccine on its own. Nepal 19 May, 2021
ICU service to start in Udayapur ICU service to start in Udayapur Triyuga Municipality has taken initiatives to start ICU service and operate two ventilators in Udayapur District Hospital. Triyuga Municipality has taken initiatives to start ICU service and operate two ventilators in Udayapur District Hospital. Nepal 17 May, 2021
14 Covid-19 deaths reported in Province 1 in last 24hrs 14 Covid-19 deaths reported in Province 1 in last 24hrs Fourteen Covid-19 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in various hospitals of Morang, Sunsari and Jhapa districts in Province 1, on Tuesday. Fourteen Covid-19 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in various hospitals of Morang, Sunsari and Jhapa districts in Province 1, on Tuesday. Nepal 11 May, 2021
BPKIHS employees' offices padlocked BPKIHS employees' offices padlocked Employees of BP Koirala Institute of Health and Sciences in Dharan are up in arms. Employees of BP Koirala Institute of Health and Sciences in Dharan are up in arms. Nepal 08 May, 2021
10 succumb to COVID-19 infection in 24 hours in Province 1 10 succumb to COVID-19 infection in 24 hours in Province 1 As many as 10 persons died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Province 1, as recorded on Thursday - As many as 10 persons died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Province 1, as recorded on Thursday - Nepal 06 May, 2021
Coronavirus kills seven in Province 1 Coronavirus kills seven in Province 1 Seven people died due to COVID-19 in Province 1 in the past 24 hours. Two people each died in Morang and Saptari, and one each in Sunsari, Jhapa, and Ilam. Seven people died due to COVID-19 in Province 1 in the past 24 hours. Two people each died in Morang and Saptari, and one each in Sunsari, Jhapa, and Ilam. Nepal 05 May, 2021
One killed, 12 injured in Udayapur jeep accident One killed, 12 injured in Udayapur jeep accident A person died while 12 others sustained injuries after the jeep they were travelling on got into an accident in Udayapurgadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Udayapur district on Wednesday - A person died while 12 others sustained injuries after the jeep they were travelling on got into an accident in Udayapurgadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Udayapur district on Wednesday - Nepal 28 Apr, 2021
One Covid-19 death reported in Dharan One Covid-19 death reported in Dharan A 45-year-old Covid-19 infected man, who was undergoing treatment at the Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), died Wednesday night - A 45-year-old Covid-19 infected man, who was undergoing treatment at the Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), died Wednesday night - Nepal 22 Apr, 2021
Land revenue office staffers in Jhapa implicated in fraud case Land revenue office staffers in Jhapa implicated in fraud case Five employees of Land Revenue and Land Reform Office of Jhapa have gone out of contact following the revelation of fraud in a land related case. Five employees of Land Revenue and Land Reform Office of Jhapa have gone out of contact following the revelation of fraud in a land related case. Nepal 22 Apr, 2021
Women's participation promoted Women's participation promoted The ongoing development works at the local levels in Taplejung district have witnessed increasing participation of women. The ongoing development works at the local levels in Taplejung district have witnessed increasing participation of women. Nepal 21 Apr, 2021
COVID cases on the rise in Jhapa COVID cases on the rise in Jhapa COVID cases are increasing on a daily basis in Jhapa of late. Nineteen people, including seven females, tested positive for the virus today, according to Jhapa District Health Office. COVID cases are increasing on a daily basis in Jhapa of late. Nineteen people, including seven females, tested positive for the virus today, according to Jhapa District Health Office. Nepal 20 Apr, 2021
Hailstorm damages crops worth millions Hailstorm damages crops worth millions Vegetables worth around 500 million rupees are estimated to have been destroyed by hailstones in Dhankuta’s Chhathar Rural Municipality and Mahalaxmi Municipality - Vegetables worth around 500 million rupees are estimated to have been destroyed by hailstones in Dhankuta’s Chhathar Rural Municipality and Mahalaxmi Municipality - Nepal 17 Apr, 2021
Province 1 assembly meeting put off Province 1 assembly meeting put off Opposition parties, including Nepali Congress, obstructed the regular meeting of Province1 assembly for the third consecutive day on Monday. Opposition parties, including Nepali Congress, obstructed the regular meeting of Province1 assembly for the third consecutive day on Monday. Nepal 13 Apr, 2021
Nepali Congress ready to lead govt: Deuba Nepali Congress ready to lead govt: Deuba Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that his party is ready to lead the government. Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that his party is ready to lead the government. Nepal 07 Apr, 2021
Federal Limbuwan Forum submits memorandum to government Federal Limbuwan Forum submits memorandum to government Federal Limbuwan Forum Nepal, Jhapa, has sent a memorandum to the government demanding that Province 1 be called Limbuwan Province. Federal Limbuwan Forum Nepal, Jhapa, has sent a memorandum to the government demanding that Province 1 be called Limbuwan Province. Nepal 07 Apr, 2021
India extends Rs 42.95 million grant assistance to construct school building in Udayapur India extends Rs 42.95 million grant assistance to construct school building in... A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Embassy of India to Nepal, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) and Triyuga Municipality for the construction of a new building for Shree Bal Mandir Secondary School in Udaypur district under the Government of India grant assistance, on Monday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Embassy of India to Nepal, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) and Triyuga Municipality for the construction of a new building for Shree Bal Mandir Secondary School in Udaypur district under the Government of India grant assistance, on Monday. Nepal 06 Apr, 2021
Deuba praises late Prasai's contribution Deuba praises late Prasai's contribution Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday said that CK Prasai and Giriraj Kumari Prasai’s initiatives for political and societal changes were exemplary. Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday said that CK Prasai and Giriraj Kumari Prasai’s initiatives for political and societal changes were exemplary. Nepal 06 Apr, 2021
No-confidence motion against Province 1 CM Rai withdrawn No-confidence motion against Province 1 CM Rai withdrawn The no-confidence motion against Chief Minister of Province 1 was withdrawn today. The no-confidence motion against Chief Minister of Province 1 was withdrawn today. Nepal 06 Apr, 2021
Wildfire puts houses at high risk in Dhankuta Wildfire puts houses at high risk in Dhankuta The wildfire that spread at Chuliban forest in Dhankuta has destroyed two houses and put 20 other houses at high risk. The fire had spread in the forest last night and entered the human settlement. The wildfire that spread at Chuliban forest in Dhankuta has destroyed two houses and put 20 other houses at high risk. The fire had spread in the forest last night and entered the human settlement. Nepal 05 Apr, 2021
Will vie for NC party leadership, says Nidhi Will vie for NC party leadership, says Nidhi Nepali Congress Vice-president Bimalendra Nidhi on Sunday said that he would file his candidacy for the post of party president with the support of President Sher Bahadur Deuba and senior leader Ramchandra Paudel in the party’s 14th General Convention. Nepali Congress Vice-president Bimalendra Nidhi on Sunday said that he would file his candidacy for the post of party president with the support of President Sher Bahadur Deuba and senior leader Ramchandra Paudel in the party’s 14th General Convention. Nepal 05 Apr, 2021
Timber worth millions gutted in wildfire in Udayapur Timber worth millions gutted in wildfire in Udayapur Timber worth millions of rupees was gutted due to wildfires at national and community forests in Udayapur in the past three weeks - Timber worth millions of rupees was gutted due to wildfires at national and community forests in Udayapur in the past three weeks - Nepal 03 Apr, 2021
Complaint against schools for defying government order Complaint against schools for defying government order A complaint has been filed against schools in Birtamod, of Jhapa, accusing them of putting schoolchildren’s health at risk by defying the government order closing schools considering the hazardous level of air pollution across the country. A complaint has been filed against schools in Birtamod, of Jhapa, accusing them of putting schoolchildren’s health at risk by defying the government order closing schools considering the hazardous level of air pollution across the country. Nepal 01 Apr, 2021
Province 1 CM Rai expands Cabinet Province 1 CM Rai expands Cabinet Province 1 Chief Minister Sherdhan Rai, on Friday, expanded the Cabinet by inducting four new ministers - Province 1 Chief Minister Sherdhan Rai, on Friday, expanded the Cabinet by inducting four new ministers - Nepal 27 Mar, 2021
No trust motion against Province 1 CM Sherdhan Rai likely to be withdrawn No trust motion against Province 1 CM Sherdhan Rai likely to be withdrawn The no-trust motion filed against Province 1 Chief Minister Sherdhan Rai by the Dahal-Nepal faction leaders of erstwhile Nepal Communist Party (NCP), is likely to be withdrawn. The no-trust motion filed against Province 1 Chief Minister Sherdhan Rai by the Dahal-Nepal faction leaders of erstwhile Nepal Communist Party (NCP), is likely to be withdrawn. Nepal 24 Mar, 2021
Child killed in Udayapur fire Child killed in Udayapur fire A three-year-old child was killed in a fire that destroyed three houses in the western part of Udayapur district on Sunday evening. A three-year-old child was killed in a fire that destroyed three houses in the western part of Udayapur district on Sunday evening. Nepal 22 Mar, 2021
Udayapur court sentences man to life-in-prison for raping his granddaughter Udayapur court sentences man to life-in-prison for raping his granddaughter The Udayapur District Court sentenced a 56-year-old man for raping his eight-year-old granddaughter. The Udayapur District Court sentenced a 56-year-old man for raping his eight-year-old granddaughter. Nepal 18 Mar, 2021
Olangchungola checkpoint remains closed Olangchungola checkpoint remains closed Olangchungola border checkpoint of Taplejung district has remained closed for the past 16 months. It was closed in November 2020. Olangchungola border checkpoint of Taplejung district has remained closed for the past 16 months. It was closed in November 2020. Nepal 17 Mar, 2021
Jhapa witnesses decline in mills Jhapa witnesses decline in mills Just until three decades ago, there were over two dozen rice mills operating in Jhapa. The rice produced from these mills would be exported to India then. Today, there are just five mills in operation and most of the rice consumed in the country is imported from India. Just until three decades ago, there were over two dozen rice mills operating in Jhapa. The rice produced from these mills would be exported to India then. Today, there are just five mills in operation and most of the rice consumed in the country is imported from India. Nepal 12 Mar, 2021
Taplejung's Dobhan Bazaar in flames Taplejung's Dobhan Bazaar in flames One of the biggest market areas in Taplejung district has been consumed in flames. One of the biggest market areas in Taplejung district has been consumed in flames. Nepal 02 Mar, 2021
'Call for snap polls right step' 'Call for snap polls right step' Rastriya Prajatantra Party central Chairman Kamal Thapa on Sunday said mid-term election was the best way to settle the political crisis facing the country. Rastriya Prajatantra Party central Chairman Kamal Thapa on Sunday said mid-term election was the best way to settle the political crisis facing the country. Nepal 22 Feb, 2021
Elections impossible, says Acharya Elections impossible, says Acharya Former finance minister and Nepali Congress central leader Mahesh Acharya on Saturday ruled out the possibility of snap-polls declared by the president on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Former finance minister and Nepali Congress central leader Mahesh Acharya on Saturday ruled out the possibility of snap-polls declared by the president on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Nepal 21 Feb, 2021
Prime Minister Oli's show-of-strength moves to Biratnagar today Prime Minister Oli's show-of-strength moves to Biratnagar today Nepal Communist Party (NCP) faction led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is holding another mass gathering this afternoon in Biratnagar of Morang district. Nepal Communist Party (NCP) faction led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is holding another mass gathering this afternoon in Biratnagar of Morang district. Nepal 20 Feb, 2021
Municipality office picketed Municipality office picketed Cadres of the Nepali Congress on Sunday picketed the office of Bhadrapur Municipality, Jhapa, demanding that the Bhadrapur border point with India be reopened immediatel. Cadres of the Nepali Congress on Sunday picketed the office of Bhadrapur Municipality, Jhapa, demanding that the Bhadrapur border point with India be reopened immediatel. Nepal 15 Feb, 2021
Oli will never mend his ways, says Nepal Oli will never mend his ways, says Nepal Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Dahal-Nepal faction Co-chairperson Madhav Kumar Nepal on Saturday said that Oli would never mend his ways and stressed the need to intensify street protests to unseat him from power. Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Dahal-Nepal faction Co-chairperson Madhav Kumar Nepal on Saturday said that Oli would never mend his ways and stressed the need to intensify street protests to unseat him from power. Nepal 14 Feb, 2021
Province 1 PA meeting deferred till February 21 Province 1 PA meeting deferred till February 21 The Provincial Assembly meeting of Province 1 could not take place after lawmakers belonging to the KP Sharma Oli faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) obstructed the assembly meeting. The Provincial Assembly meeting of Province 1 could not take place after lawmakers belonging to the KP Sharma Oli faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) obstructed the assembly meeting. Nepal 08 Feb, 2021
Kakadbhitta border point yet to open Kakadbhitta border point yet to open Cross-border movement has increased in most of the districts bordering India after the decision to reopen all the border points, but Kakadvitta entry point in Jhapa has not opened yet. Cross-border movement has increased in most of the districts bordering India after the decision to reopen all the border points, but Kakadvitta entry point in Jhapa has not opened yet. Nepal 07 Feb, 2021
'HoR dissolved with backing of former royalists' 'HoR dissolved with backing of former royalists' Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal central Chairman and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had dissolved the House of the Representatives with the backing of ex-royalists. Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal central Chairman and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had dissolved the House of the Representatives with the backing of ex-royalists. Nepal 07 Feb, 2021
Sports CAN bids farewell to national team for ICC T20 World Cup Nepal has been placed in a group alongside England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Italy for the T20 World Cup.
Business MetLife Nepal expands outreach with three new agency offices MetLife Nepal has expanded its agency network with the opening of three new offices in Bardibas (Mahottari), Pathari (Morang), and Baglung, strengthening access to life insurance and financial protection services in regional communities.
Business SuryaJyoti Life approves 13 percent cash dividend at 18th AGM SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Company Limited has concluded its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM), approving a 13 percent cash dividend (inclusive of tax) for the fiscal year 2081/82.
Business Ncell partners with U.S. Embassy to power Creator's Mela 2026 across three cities Ncell has partnered with the U.S. Embassy in Nepal to support Creator’s Mela 2026, a free, in-person conference aimed at empowering Nepal’s growing community of content creators through learning, collaboration, and professional exposure.
Business Global IME Bank's Global Haatbazaar completes 50 weeks Global IME Bank Limited’s flagship initiative, Global Haatbazaar, has completed 50 weeks since its launch, marking a milestone in the promotion and market access of products produced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Nepal Money laundering, organised crime charges against all accused dropped The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused in the cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President and former home minister Rabi Lamichhane. Preparations are being made to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused following a controversy in which only Lamichhane’s case was withdrawn.
Nepal Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit Search and rescue teams are scouring Mount Makalu's upper slopes for an Iranian mountaineer who vanished during descent, while a Sherpa climber's body has been located at 7,500 meters following Thursday's winter ascent of the world's fifth-highest peak.
Nepal Leopard attack kills 17 sheep in Mustang At least 17 sheep were killed in a leopard attack in Marpha of Mustang district early Friday morning, according to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom.
Science and Tech Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.
