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KMC bringing biogas plant back from the grave
KMC bringing biogas plant back from the grave The repairs are being carried out to bring the plant into operation within a month
Why walking through the countryside ‘tames’ our brain
Why walking through the countryside ‘tames’ our brain Mood disorders, anxiety and depression are up to 56 per cent more common in urban...
Walk 5,000-7,000 steps every day for greater longevity: Study 
Walk 5,000-7,000 steps every day for greater longevity: Study  That many steps are equivalent to about an hour of walking
German MPs call on top Nepali officials
German MPs call on top Nepali officials The delegation leader says the visit will go a long way in strengthening parliamentary relations 
CAAN grounds Guna Airlines planes over 'safety concerns'
CAAN grounds Guna Airlines planes over 'safety concerns' An official says the planes are grounded because the airlines’ has not paid its staff...
MP Chaudhary freed after presidential pardon
MP Chaudhary freed after presidential pardon Arun Kumar Chaudhary, who had been absconding after being convicted in an arson case over...
Nepal-India pact to improve power transmission
Nepal-India pact to improve power transmission The parties agree to enhance electricity import and export capacity from 600 to 800 MW...
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: how satellites can help rescue efforts
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: how satellites can help rescue efforts To quickly turn the eyes of satellites toward the affected areas, the Turkish Disaster and...
LP gas explosion in Chandra Bhandari’s kitchen rings alarm bells
LP gas explosion in Chandra Bhandari’s kitchen rings alarm bells If your LP gas cylinder is leaking, don’t touch electric switch as even the tiniest...
China to develop 5,000km railway lines and 59 airports in Tibet
China to develop 5,000km railway lines and 59 airports in Tibet By 2025, China plans to start a new railway line in Kyirong County of Shigatse...
PM Prachanda meets special envoy of South Korean President
PM Prachanda meets special envoy of South Korean President Recruiting more Nepali workers in South Korea was one of the issues the two sides...
Rescuers find more alive in Turkey on 8th day after quake
Rescuers find more alive in Turkey on 8th day after quake The death toll from the Turkey-Syria quakes on Feb. 6 passed 35,000, and was certain...
Writers and artists to benefit from free health insurance scheme
Writers and artists to benefit from free health insurance scheme A public notice calls for applications from the writers and artists keen on benefiting from...
Nepal, India hold bilateral talks, unclear if Lipulekh boundary dispute covered
Nepal, India hold bilateral talks, unclear if Lipulekh boundary dispute covered It’s unclear if the two sides discussed boundary disputes of Susta and Kalapani areas –...
New zip-line opens in Kurintar
New zip-line opens in Kurintar Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha inaugurated and took a ride on the zip-line at the River...
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Six Turkey building contractors arrested
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Six Turkey building contractors arrested Officials say warrants have been issued for the detention of 131 people suspected to being...
Here’s why motorcycle passenger must wear helmet
Here’s why motorcycle passenger must wear helmet A study says more than 25 per cent deaths resulting from two-wheeler accidents involved pillion...
Doctors call off strike after govt assurance
Doctors call off strike after govt assurance The agitating doctors return to work after the government agreed to fulfill six-point demand put...
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