EDITORIAL: Power line opened Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL - Insure poultry farms Nepal has become self-reliant in poultry and milk products over the decade thanks largely to the involvement of thousands of small-scale farmers across the country. Opinion 07 Feb, 2022
EDITORIAL - Heterologous vaccine As recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and National Immunisation Advisory Committee, the Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday decided to use Covishield/AstraZeneca vaccine as a booster dose for people above 60 years of age even though they had received other doses – Moderna, Pfizer or VeroCell – during the first and second shots. Opinion 03 Feb, 2022
Poultry farmers elated as they can sell eggs at doorsteps Poultry farmers have been relieved of problems arising from lack of easy access to the market for their products. Nepal 20 Dec, 2021
EDITORIAL: Follow the provision Although the local levels are obligated to distribute the social security allowance to the beneficiaries only through the banking channel, they have not adhered to the mandatory provision. Opinion 01 Apr, 2021
Poultry business back in rhythm Chitwan, June 23 The poultry business that saw ups and downs since two years back has gained its rhythm after relaxation of the lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus spread. Consequently, poultry farmers have gradually started feeling a sigh... Travel 24 Jun, 2020
Farmers likely to raise price of eggs after lockdown Kathmandu, April 25 Due to the tepid demand in the market, egg producers have been compelled to reduce the price of the commodity at present, but they say that the price will soon rise after the lockdown is lifted. In recent days, one unit of... 26 Apr, 2020
Relief for virus-hit farmers soon Kathmandu, April 8 The government is preparing to bring a relief package targeting farmers and the agriculture sector affected by the coronavirus pandemic. As per the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), a draft of the... 09 Apr, 2020
Farmers face nationwide lockdown heat Kathmandu, March 27 Farmers across the country are worried as their produce is not getting a market due to the ongoing lockdown in the country. Supplies of perishable agricultural products have been affected since the government imposed a... 28 Mar, 2020
Hatcheries hike price, poultry farmers cry foul Kathmandu, February 18 Poultry farmers have sought government intervention against ‘arbitrary’ price hike of chicks by hatcheries. Submitting a memorandum today to the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, the Poultry... 19 Feb, 2020
Poultry farmers told to stay alert against bird flu in Kavre Kavre, November 28 Kavre District-level Technical Committee has urged poultry farmers to stay on high alert as bird flu virus becomes active during cold season. District Veterinary Hospital Kavre and Livestock Expert Centre Chief Dr Mogal Prasad... Travel 29 Nov, 2019
Authorities launch bird flu awareness drive in Kavre Kavre, May 16 Authorities in Kavre have launched an awareness campaign against bird flu after it came to light that the disease had caused the death of a youth here about a month ago. Earlier, a 21-year-old had died from normal symptoms of common... Travel 17 May, 2019
