PM Deuba urges to celebrate Maghi/ Makar Sankranti complying with health safety protocol against COVID-19 

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended best wishes to all the Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Maghi and Makar Sankranti that falls on Magh 1st of Nepali calendar every year.   

Kathmandu Metropolis upgrades health clinic for urban sanitation workers

The facility named ‘Urban Health Promotion Centre’ came into operation on Thursday. The existing health clinic operated by the Metropolis was upgraded to ensure access to urban sanitation workers in non-formal sectors to healthcare services, according to Metropolis Spokesperson Ishwor Man Dangol.

Minister wants cooperatives to be responsible to members

In her address to the 15th AGM of National Cooperative Bank Limited (NCBL) here today, the Minister said the major responsibility of cooperatives was to win people’s trust becoming responsible to the community always.

Kalikot under increasing risk of COVID-19

Risk of coronavirus infection is increasing in Kalikot district. Following the different programmes of political parties including gatherings and conferences, coronavirus cases have increased in the district.

Hospitals getting COVID-19 patients in increasing numbers, most patients do not need oxygen support 

Unlike during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the patients suffering from coronavirus infection witnessed at present do not need oxygen support, physicians have said.    

UML leader Pokhrel contracts COVID-19

General Secretary of the CPN (UML) Shankar Pokhrel has been infected with COVID-19 today.

Discussion on medical college's fee dispute begins

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has started discussions with the stakeholders after medical colleges started charging high fees than the determined. 

I cannot stop coming to Nepal annually, says veteran climber Messner

Born in Italy in 1944, the world's famed mountaineer, researcher, filmmaker and travel writer Reinhold Messner was on a tour of Nepal recently. Messner has scaled all 14 eight thousand Himalayan peaks. He has an affectionate inclination to Nepal's art, culture and tourism. The 77-year-old Messner has a deep interest in Nepal's Himalayan trekking. His love for Nepal is reflected in his 50th tour to Nepal. 

Maghe Sankranti Fair formally begins in Devghat   

Maghe Sankranti Fair has today commenced at the confluence of the Kaligandaki and Narayani rivers at the sacred pilgrimage site, Devghat by erecting a bamboo 'lingo' or a ceremonial pole. Peethadhish of Galeshwor Ashram Aatma Nanda Giri, sadhus and ascetics and priests were present on the occasion.

Darchula faces shortage of vaccines against COVID-19  

The District Administration Office, Darchula, has issued an order for the general people to carry vaccination card along with them from January 20.     Although the Office, issuing a seven-point order, asked them to carry the vaccination card with them or to show in mobile phone mandatorily, there is shortage of vaccines against coronavirus in the district.