Over 30 noted writers and cultural figures from India are expected to join the event which will have 70 percent of the speakers from Nepal, according to the organiser.

The fire started around 11: 40 in the morning and is yet to be contained, said police.

Police say no human casualties have been reported so far but the flooding caused damage to property.

Pandey, an industry veteran having worked for the last 35 years, had also worked as director of photography for Kantipur Television and Nagarik Network.

A probe committee comprising Kathmandu Metropolitan City officials and Norvic Hospital technical team has been formed for investigation.

Two new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. Number of active cases stands at 5,806.

Various indigenous communities of Nepal marked the day with a special programme organised in the Capital on Tuesday.

14 tippers carrying garbage parked near the Dhading-Nuwakot borders were vandalised by an unknown group, say Kathmandu Metropolitan City officials.

The release of the figures comes as Ruth Horowitz assumes the role of IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific – covering both South and East Asia as well as the Pacific.

The ministry has ordered its subordinate offices to correct the names and surnames if the persons concerned ask for rectification.

Number of active cases stands at 5,686.

A total of 299 books were submitted for Madan Puraskar 2078, according to the Madan Puraskar Guthi.

The e-cycles are manufactured by Hero Company India.

This is the third time traffic police and city office have introduced the ‘no horn’ rule.

Number of active cases stands at 5,659.