Kathmandu, June 29 The 23rd Paddy Day, celebrated annually on Asar 15 (as per the lunar calendar), is a significant cultural event in Nepal, marked by farmers working in the fields and consuming curd to regain strength. This day, known as ‘Asar 15’, is not only a time for agricultural activities but also a festive […] The post National Paddy Day being observed across nation today appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Have you ever ignored a red light or crossed into the wrong lane at the Thapathali intersection on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, assuming there were no traffic police on duty? If so, you may already have been penalised—or could soon face action. The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office at Ramshah Path has been […] The post Kathmandu traffic police shift to technology-driven enforcement appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal’s National Rice Day was marked at Khumaltar in Lalitpur with a tech-forward twist, featuring drones to spray fertiliser over the paddy fields, while transplanting machines handled the planting. The 23rd National Rice Day and Transplanting Festival was jointly organised by the National Crop Science Research Centre and the Crop Development and Agro-Biodiversity Conservation Centre. […] The post Drones and machines take over Nepal’s National Rice Day (Photos) appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Lalitpur, June 28 Bird flu cases are on the rise in Kathmandu, with infections confirmed in 82 locations across eleven districts of the country. According to the Department of Livestock Services, the bird flu (H-5N-1) outbreak has been spreading rapidly in the Kathmandu Valley over the past three months. The Department has taken special precautions […] The post Bird flu on the rise in Kathmandu: Infection confirmed in 82 locations of 11 districts appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, June 28 The Department of Foreign Employment has accelerated the search, organisation, and digital archiving of thousands of foreign employment fraud case and investigation files that had remained stored away for nearly 25 years. According to the department, the initiative was launched under the directive of the Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment, Ramji […] The post Foreign Employment Department digitises decades-old fraud case records appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, June 26 The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed across the world today. This Day will provide an opportunity to reflect on the continued and evolving impact of the world drug problem in all its dimensions and to exchange views on priority concerns and innovative, evidence-based responses, according to […] The post Int’l Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking being marked appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, June 25 The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has said that there are currently around 10,000 vials of anti-rabies vaccine in stock. Ministry’s Joint-Spokesperson Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari said that there are currently 10,011 vials of anti-rabies vaccine in stock at central, provincial and district-level hospitals. According to him, with the support of […] The post Ten thousand vials of anti-rabies vaccines in stock: Health Ministry appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Dhangadhi, June 25 A Nepali Army sergeant was killed and a lieutenant injured in a grenade explosion during a military firing exercise in Kailali district. According to Kailali Police spokesperson DSP Yogendra Timilsina, the incident occurred in the Jalapa Community Forest area of Mohanyal Rural Municipality-7, where a firing drill was being conducted. The deceased […] The post Nepali Army sergeant killed, lieutenant, injured in grenade explosion in Kailali appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, June 25 Traffic police booked and fined 2,519 vehicles for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours and collected more than Rs 1.93 million in penalties. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the violations included 92 incidents of drunk-driving, 163 cases of ride-sharing against the rules, 99 […] The post Over Rs 1.92 million collected in traffic fines appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Bhaktapur, June 25 Authorities in Changunarayan and Suryabinayak municipalities in Bhaktapur district destroyed chickens after the bird flu outbreak in the poultry farms there. Livestock Doctor of Livestock Service Office, Dr Amik Shrestha, said that so far 38,795 chickens were destroyed in wards no. 2, 8 and 9 in Changunarayan Municipality after the bird flu […] The post Bird flu confirmed in Bhaktapur poultry farms appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.