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Valley police chief promises to beef up security

Posted by | Jan 3, 2020 |

The Chief of Metropolitan Police Office Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Nepal Police Bishowraj Pokharel has promised to leave no stone unturned to ensure good security situation in the valley. The public will realize improved level of security situation and the police personnel will work in close collaboration with the locals, DIG Pokharel said at an interaction programme on community-police partnership. The police will discharge their duties in a more professional fashion by being transparent to translate the government’s commitment to good governance, he added. Likewise, Senior Superintendent of Police Uttam Raj Subedi argued that citizen’s notice makes a big meaning in crime control. He went on to say that steps would be taken for prompt mobilization of police in the suspected areas and consultations with the citizens for road accident...

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Snowfall, rain predicted across the country

Posted by | Jan 3, 2020 | ,

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted rain in most parts of the country today due to the effects of the westerly low pressure wind. The Division has also said that there is possibility of the snowfall in high hills and mountainous regions in the country. Meteorologist Prativa Manandhar said that moderate to heavy snowfall is likely in high hills and mountainous regions adding that there is the possibility of rain across the country. “The rain will not be regular. But, it will occur after some gaps,” she said. The Division said that the minimum temperature of Kathmandu was recorded 4.5 degree Celsius while the maximum temperature was 18.0 degree Celsius in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, most of the districts in the far-west region have been affected following the snowfall coupled with rain. With the heavy snowfall, the temperature has gone down in Bajura, Doti, Dadeldhura, Bajhang, Baitadi and Darchula districts of the far-west. The locals said that Gaumul, Himali, Swamikartik, Chhededaha and Badimalika areas in Bajura have witnessed snowfall. With the heavy snowfall, the locals in the villages have faced difficulties in rearing their cattle, it is...

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Gandak Hydroelectricity Plant starts power production

Posted by | Jan 3, 2020 | ,

Gandak Hydroelectricity Plant has started generating power. The Plant was closed for about two months after India stopped sending water in the canal in course of the regular repair and maintenance works. Power generation has been started in the third week of December after India released water in the Gandak canal on December 16, engineer at the Gandak Project Office, Anil Shah, said. The Plant has been generating nearly three megawatts power daily at present. The Gandak Hydroelectricity Plant located at Suryapura of West Nawalparasi has been generating meager power than its full capacity for years. The Plant’s full capacity is 15 megawatts daily. Of the Plant’s three turbines, two have become completely dysfunctional as the machinery and equipment installed there have become old. Only the No 2 turbine is functional. Turbine No 1 and 3 has been inoperable since 12 year and three years back respectively. The No 2 turbine that is generating power is also old and worn out and hence it cannot generate power to its full capacity. As per the Gandak Agreement signed between Nepal and India, only the Indian side is fully authorized to release or stop water to the west Gandak...

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NC’s existence will be in peril if internal disputes persisted: Sujata Koirala

Posted by | Jan 3, 2020 | ,

Central committee member of the Nepali Congress, Sujata Koirala, has said that the party’s very existence would be imperiled if internal dispute continued in the party. At a news conference organised by Press Union, Rupandehi, at Butwal today, Koirala urged the NC President to play a role to make party strong. She also blamed president Deuba for weakening the party for fulfilling his desire to become president again. The NC leader said, “Party is the major issue as compared to others. Person is not superior one. Congress will face more defeat in coming election if internal dispute continued.” She said candidate able to make party strong should be elected in NC’s upcoming general...

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Rain affects domestic flights at TIA

Posted by | Jan 3, 2020 | ,

Rain has today partially affected domestic flights at Tribhuvan International Airport. International flights have not been affected however, said general manager of the airport, Debendra KC, adding that low visibility has affected flights since today morning. Domestic flights to high mountainous and hilly areas where snowfall has occurred in particular have been affected, he said. The total 28 air service providers have been operating flights from the airport. The weather will witness changes and there are possibilities of light rain and snowfall especially in mountainous and hilly areas for the next three days due to the influence of the westerly low pressure system, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, adding that Kathmandu today recorded minimum 5 degrees Celsius temperature and maximum 18...

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