Miscellaneous

Hult Prize competition organised at Saraswati Multiple Campus

Of the eight finale teams, team “Chutpamna” was announced winner, while teams “Dreamers” and “Anna” grabbed the first and second runner up positions.

India gifts Covid-19 PCR test kits to Nepal

The kits will enable Nepal to carry out 30,000 tests, the Indian embassy says.

Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel to receive Japanese honours

Poudel, former House Speaker, to be recognised for his contributions in enhancing Nepal-Japan ties.

Police arrest four persons of a fake driving licence racket

The group is found to have been charging up to Rs90,000 for providing a ‘fake’ driving licence

Mahottari authorities distribute bicycles to schoolgirls under ‘Beti Bachau-Beti Padhau’ drive

Province 2 government started the campaign from January 15 this year.

Sudurpaschim government faces difficulties to endorse budget

Ruling party lawmakers demand revision in the annual fiscal plan

Around 8,800 quake-displaced people in Tanahun lodge complaints

Authorities plan to distribute the housing aid to every affected household by the end of the current fiscal year

Anti-money laundering agency resumes probe into Sumargi’s transactions

The controversial businessman has allegedly laundered around Rs20 billion

Animals dying in cattle conservation centre

Locals worried of possible disease outbreak due to poor disposal of animal carcasses

Risk of rabies among animals rising in Chitwan

The risk of the rabies virus spreading among animals in Chitwan district is currently high. According to Veterinary Hospital and Animal Service Centre, Chitwan, six animals have died in the last two months due to the virus.

Films

From a meme to King of NepHop, Lil Buddha is making a comeback

For rap aficionados, Sacar Adhikari lies somewhere in the middle—there are artists better than him and artists worse than him. He’s back, he’s better, but some listeners say he’s not the best yet.