Kathmandu, October 9 The Prithvi Highway has been completely closed after a gas bullet overturned and leaked gas near Machhedi, close to Galchhi, and a section of the road subsided near Galaundi in Dhading on Friday. The Department of Roads said the gas leak has made it difficult for teams to reach Galaundi, near Gajuri, […] The post Prithvi Highway completely closed after gas bullet leak, road subsidence appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 9 The government has reached an agreement with Dilli Harijan, who was staging a hunger strike for the second time, demanding an increase in the stipend for medical interns. The three-point agreement provides for his demands to be presented at a meeting of the Medical Education Commission. Harijan had been on a hunger […] The post Govt reaches 3-point agreement with intern doctor on stipend demand appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 9 Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki of Nepal Police has met Megan Boldin, the US acting ambassador to Nepal. The two met at Police Headquarters on Friday. At the meeting, Ambassador Boldin expressed gratitude for the police’s contribution to the search, rescue and identification of American citizens and other victims […] The post IGP Karki meets US acting ambassador appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 9 Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has met Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary at India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The two held a courtesy meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. According to the ministry, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interest during the meeting. The ministry said they also discussed […] The post Foreign Secretary Rai meets Indian Ministry of External Affairs Additional Secretary appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 9 The government has directed the concerned agencies to keep essential services, including health, drinking water, electricity, telecommunications, airports, transport and hospitals, running regularly during the festival season. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar said it issued the directive at a press briefing on Friday. Speaking […] The post Government directs essential services to operate regularly during festivals appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 9 Minister for Information and Communications Bikram Timilsina has said the plan to make the postal service modern, effective and citizen-friendly, and to develop it as a government courier service, is being implemented effectively. Speaking at a philatelic exhibition organised by the Department of Postal Services to mark the 152nd World Post Day, […] The post Postal service being developed as government courier service, says Communications Minister Timilsina appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 9 The government and Dilli Harijan, who was staging a hunger strike for the second time demanding an increase in stipends for medical interns, have reached an agreement. A three-point agreement was reached between the two sides, under which Harijan’s demands will be presented at a meeting of the Medical Education Commission. He […] The post Agreement reached with Dilli Harijan on stipend demand after five-day hunger strike appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Paddy fields across Salyan have turned golden as the rice crop farmers planted a few months ago ripens. The fields and terraces have taken on a golden hue, creating picturesque scenes across the district’s rural areas. Farmers are now busy in their fields as the harvest season approaches. Paddy is one of the major food […] The post Salyan’s paddy fields turn golden as rice ripens (Photos) appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 9 A probe committee has recommended action against suspended Armed Police Force (APF) Additional Inspector General (AIG) Banshiraj Dahal under Rule 113 of the Armed Police Force Regulations, 2015, over allegations of conduct unbecoming of a police officer. The one-member inquiry committee led by AIG Anjani Kumar Pokharel submitted its recommendation to Home […] The post Probe panel recommends dismissal of APF AIG Banshiraj Dahal appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Janakpur, October 8 The director of Janakpur Provincial Hospital has been transferred to the Madhesh Ministry of Health and Population following the death of a snakebite patient who was reportedly referred elsewhere after the hospital could not provide ICU care. Dr Jamun Prasad Singh, a 10th-level senior consultant paediatrician and director of the hospital under […] The post Janakpur hospital director transferred after snakebite patient dies amid ICU shortage appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.