Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli arrived in China on Monday for the first official foreign tour of his current term. The visit is most timely given the challenges that Nepal now faces in managing its relations and foreign policy with its neighboring big powers. Prime Minister Oli is also likely to hold diplomatic talks of various points on the bilateral and multilateral interest with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and other equivalent officials. It is regarded as a major move to enhance the bilateral relations between Nepal and China which has been rising in past some years. China has…
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The Election Commission (EC) of Nepal has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to improve security measures for the upcoming bye-elections, more specifically in the constituency of Biratnagar. This happened at a time when the city was expected to set the political event but was eagerly waiting for the new Nepal Premier League cricket tournament. The EC’s decision is well appreciated because the safety and fairness of the electoral process have to be adhered to regardless of the joyous spirit pervading the region. During the official letter sent to the MoHA, the EC stressed the necessity of broad measures…
The Nepali city of Biratnagar is all set to into a frenzy, as the hosting Biratnagar Kings set the stage to create history in the first match of the Nepal Premier League(NPL) slated for November 30. As a result of this new phase in the history of Nepali cricket, Kings will play the home games against Janakpur Bolts TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. This much-awaited tournament has elicited enormous interest among every cricket lover in the country, as eight franchise teams are set to compete for the championship in the now inaugural professional T20 league in the nation. The NPL has…
The economy of the city of Birgunj is showing a positive change as a result of preparations for the Chhath festival. After the end of Tihar, local businessmen are stating an increased flow in sales, with markers being full of necessities for the festival that spans four days. Hence, although this carnival-like activity helps uplift the local economy of the Terai Madhesh region, it also acts as a reminder for people to make Chhath more culturally important there. Most of the shopkeepers operating businesses in the central bazaar area have reported a high turnout of people seeking Chhath puja materials.…
While the lively festival of Tihar is over now, the people of Birgunj, the city of Terai Madhesh in Nepal, have started preparing for the next festival, Chhath. The change from one big festival to another shows how diverse the culture is in the region and how people live their culture on a daily basis. Local authorities and people are united and made this year’s Chhath to be more honorable than the previous years. The main thrust of the preparations is the decoration of the ponds in the city that are very central to the Chhath celebrations. Evidently, municipal workers…
In response to increasing environmental challenges, the current Itahari Municipality has launched a new comprehensive waste management plan to make the urban city beautiful. The complex program has been under preparation for several months and includes measures aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Municipal Solid Waste collection and disposal organization, popularization of recycling and utilization of recyclable wastes, as well as enhancement of people’s awareness of waste management issues. This has been occasioned by growing complains from residents that they are not receiving efficient waste management services and the rising sightability of littering in common areas. These concerns have been…
A leopard that had entered the urban area of Itahari was rescued today, providing great relief to both the people of Itahari and the wildlife officials. The said event took place in the late night time when the big cat was seen wandering around some of the populated cities of the country. There were locals who saw the animals and informed the authorities; the local forest department sent a team of specialists. It took several hours for the officials to execute the rescue and had to be very careful trying not to harm the animal or the public. People were…
The construction of the Climate Research Center at Dharan University has been completed, and its formal launch was made official this week. Construction of the facility has taken the past three years, and the facility will be established as a hub for climate and environmental issues in the region. The center is being launched at a time when the city is facing social challenges such as the impacts of climate change, such as the Water Crisis. The strengths of the Climate Research Center include qualified personnel, excellent and state-of-art instruments, meteorological instruments, atmosphere instrumentations, and computer facilities for climate modeling.…
People in Dharan are struggling with acute water scarcity in a drought that has lasted for three months for Dharan city. The state water supply has closely regulated its current supply by providing water to its consumers every 48 hours. There are large crowds in front of public faucets and water carriers because people are struggling to get water for their daily lives. This has been made worse by the poor performance of this year’s monsoon rains expected to help replenish its sources of water supply. The Sardu River that has been named the source of water supply for Dharan…
Janakpur, the historic city, is currently filled with preparations for the familiar Viwwah Panchami, the marriage of GOD Ram and GODDESS Sita. While the whole city is decorated brightly to welcome the lovers that flood the city during these festivities, local authorities do not seize working to host the devotees who flock to the city during the celebrations. Scheduled when the country is receiving international tourist traffic, the celebration based on the cultural calendar is expected to attract a large audience, which Janakpur attracts, being one of the major pilgrimage centers. The city authorities will use extra precautions for the…