Woman dies being trapped in mill  

A 51-year-old woman died when she was accidentally trapped in the mill's machine in the Doti district today.

Tourism Minister insists on operation of Majhgaun Airport  

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has spoken of the need of operating Majhgaun Airport in Kanchanpur district. 

'Omicron variant affects upper respiratory tract'  

The newly detected Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is said to be more transmissible than the previous Delta variant. Though the Omicron variant is so far found to be less fatal, its spreading rate is faster.    

Light rain, snowfall forecast for couple of days

The impact of the Westerly low-pressure system brought light precipitation and snowfall for the past few days. And this weather condition is likely to continue for a couple of days, according to Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Country's GDP projected to limit at 3.9%

The country's gross domestic product (GDP) in the current fiscal ( 2021-22) is projected to limit at 3.9 per cent, according to the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report launched on Wednesday.    

Gandaki provincial govt to intensify security at major transit over Omicron

The Gandaki provincial government has decided to tighten security at the major transit to the province in view of Omicron risks. As its part, the health protection and surveillance centre at Aanbukhaireni rural municipality in Tanahun district will be equipped with required health equipment and necessary human resources.

Syangja DAO gears up against Omicron variant of COVID-19

A meeting of the District COVID Management Committee and the District Administration Office directed the people to follow recommended health protocols against COVID-19. The meeting was held on Tuesday under the chair of Chief District Officer Raju Prasad Poudel urged people not to create a public gathering with more than 25 people, and not to organise any kind of fairs.

Hailstorm destroys winter crops in Doti  

An unseasonal rainfall accompanied by a hailstorm on last Monday and Tuesday lashed various places in Doti district, causing heavy damages on the winter crops including vegetables.     The damage of the crops and vegetables such as potato, tomato, radish and onion among others cultivate at the farmland at Badikedar Rural Municipality have left farmers distraught.    

Devotees to be allowed to take holy dips only by adopting health safety protocols

Two days are left for the Makar Mela, the big religious fair that takes place every 12 years in the historic, religious-cultural, touristic town Panauti.     In normal times the religious fair draws hundreds of thousands of devotees from various parts of the country. But this year, the fair is going to be subdued due to the looming risk of a third wave of COVID-19 pandemic.   

Biden challenges Senate on voting: ‘Tired of being quiet!’

Pounding his hand for emphasis, President Joe Biden challenged senators Tuesday to “stand against voter suppression” by changing Senate rules to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.