Revolving fund of Rs 10 million set up for agriculture and education  

Three brothers of a family in Annapurna Rural Municipality in the district of Myagdi have set up a revolving fund of Rs 10 million in Shika Secondary School for the promotion of agriculture and higher studies of selected students.    

Poudel demands for implementation of Lumbini Master Plan  

CPN (UML) vice-chairman Bishnu Prasad Poudel has asked the government and stakeholders for the immediate implementation of the Lumbini Master Plan adding that it would contribute to the nation's economy and prosperity drive.   

Surveillance upped in Birgunj border point in view of omicron variant

As India recorded the cases of omicron variant of COVID-19, officials have increased high surveillance in the Birgunj border point along the Nepal-India border area.     Chief District Officer (CDO) of Parsa Umesh Kumar Dhakal said that preparations have been made to conduct steps from District COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre after the emergence of omicron variant of COVID-19 in India.    

School closed after 25 students test COVID-19 positive in single day

A school at Balewa in Baglung Municipality has been closed after its 25 students were tested positive for the virus on Thursday alone. As a result, the school management committee meeting decided to close the school until further notice, said the health office.

NFDN demands implementation of laws, policies on rights of people with disabilities

Stating that disabled people have been deprived of services and facilities and the identity cards entitled to them due to failure to implement laws and policies related to their rights, the NFDN demanded that the authorities should make the card distribution manageable and scientific.

Senior leader Poudel stresses unity within NC

The senior leader expressed worry over party's deviation from BP's thoughts and principles. BP's ideology and thoughts must be internalized and party moved ahead accordingly, he added.

President summons federal parliament session

Issuing a press statement, the Office of the President said that the Federal Parliament session was called on December 14 at the recommendation of the government as per the Article 93 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal.

President Bhandari calls to include Buddhist philosophy, Buddha’s messages in curriculum

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged the stakeholders to include Buddha’s messages and Buddhist philosophy in the curriculums from school to university levels.

President Deuba for NC's consolidation based on BP's thoughts

"NC has led most of the movements in the country, thereby creating foundation for development and prosperity. So, the NC's victory should be ensured in the upcoming elections at all levels," he stressed.

Bir Hospital launches COVID-19 National Teleconsultation Centre

Hospital’s officiating Chief Administrative Officer Dr Bhupendra Kumar Basnet said the Centre was launched to provide health counselling for COVID-19 issues via a telephone. One has to dial 1133 to get connected to the Centre and seek the service.