Govt asked to intensify test, vaccination drive

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday held discussions with the infectious disease specialists and office-bearers of Nepal Medical Council and Nepal Medical Association regarding the control of the virus.

Native festival symbol of unity among Nepalis: Chair Prachanda

On this occasion, Chairperson Prachanda, also former Prime Minister, wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepalis living in the country and abroad. He reminded that Nepal is a geographically and culturally rich country.

Vice President urges for safety measures while celebrating Makar Sankranti

Extending a message of best wishes on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today, Vice President Pun reminded everyone to implement the health and safety rule the government has set in the wake of the increasing spread of coronavirus in the country.

CM Raut extends greetings on Makar Sankranti

In a message of best wishes on the occasion here today, Chief Minister Raut said that Makar Sankranti was an important festival among the diverse cultures of Nepal and wished that this festival add further fervor among the Nepalis.

Government to send humanitarian assistance materials to Afghani citizens tomorrow

The government is sending humanitarian assistance materials to the citizens of Afghanistan on behalf of the Nepali people. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the assistance materials, including medicines will be dispatched to Kabul through a specialist flight of the Himalaya Airlines on Sunday morning.   

Bandipur immerse in tears after six people from same village killed in jeep accident 

The entire Bandipur village in Tanahu district has been wallowing in sorrow after losing six people from the same village to a road accident on Friday evening.    

Chair Nepal extends best wishes on Maghi

Chairperson of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has expressed good wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, good health and progress to all Nepalis on the occasion of Makar Sakranti, celebrated by the Tharu community, Magar as well as other communities.    

Booster dose to be administered from tomorrow

The government is administering booster doses against coronavirus from Sunday.     According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the booster dose will be inoculated to the frontline workers from January 16 and to all senior citizens above 60 as well as those completing six months of full-dose vaccine from January 28.    

7th National Yoga Day being observed

The seventh National Yoga Day is being observed by organising various programmes through the virtual medium under the slogan 'Yoga for overall development.' 

Maghi festival fosters national unity: President Bhandari   

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes to all Nepalis sisters and brothers at home and abroad on the occasion of the Maghi festival/Maghe Sankranti observed on the first day of Magh month of Nepali calendar.