KATHMANDU, May 20: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a mandamus order in the name of the government to explore other alternatives for managing landless squatters without resorting to clearing forests. The SC has urged the government to look for an alternative without solely relying on forest land to address the growing issue of landless squatters.

KATHMANDU, May 20: Light to moderate rain is expected in most parts of the country today. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), the weather is partly to mostly clear in the hilly areas of the country including Koshi, Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali and other parts of the country.

KATHMANDU, May 20: The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) conducted a surprise visit at four ministries on the premises of Singha Durbar on Sunday and found 16 employees absent while 78 coming late in their offices.

KATHMANDU, May 19: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case in the Special Court against former chief of the Land Revenue Office, Tikapur, Mohan Snehi Rasaili, and non-gazetted first class officer Agni Bahadur Shahi on charge of misusing their position and embezzling Rs 246.97 million.

GANDAKI, May 19: Construction of roads and bridges has picked up pace in Gandaki Province of late. Plans for 1,464 roads, RCC bridges and suspension bridges are being implemented in the current fiscal year through the provincial Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport Management.

CHITWAN, May 19: The wild animals inhabiting the Chitwan National Park (CNP) are facing problems after the water sources have started drying up due to the ongoing drought.

KATHMANDU, May 19: A mountainous country, Nepal, has for long been raising its voice at international forums on the impact of climate change on the Himalayas.

KATHMANDU, May 19: Preliminary investigations into the murder of police constable Yubraj Ghimire, conducted by the District Police Range in Kathmandu, suggests a link between the incident, drug use, and eve teasing.

NEW DELHI, May 19: Moon Pradhan has been elected as the District Director of the Toastmasters International’s District 41 covering Nepal and Northern India, becoming the first female from Nepal to head the position.

Amlekhgunj-Lothar petroleum pipeline set for extension

Published On: May 19, 2024 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The work of extending the petroleum pipeline from Amlekhgunj in Bara to Lothar in Chitwan will start soon. According to Nepal Oil Corporation, after the completion of the Motihari-Amlekhgunj pipeline, it will be extended to Lothar.