Seismic survey proves gas and petrol in Dailekh   

The seismic survey conducted for the exploration of petroleum products in Dailekh district has proved that the district has gas and petrol underground. The survey was conducted as per agreement between Nepal and China. It was proved after the team of Chinese technological experts involved in the exploration mentioned it in the report is sent to the Department of Mines and Geology.    

President Bhandari confers rank insignia on Army Chief Sharma (Photo Feature)  

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has conferred the rank insignia on newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Prabhuram Sharma, today. CoAS Sharma took the oath of office and secrecy amidst a special ceremony held at President's Office, Shital Niwas.  Sharma is the 44th CoAS of the Nepali Army, the major security agency of the country. He is formally assuming the office for three year's term from today itself.    

Preliminary meeting held to address ex-Gurkhas’ demands

The meeting took place among Defense Minister of the United Kingdom, Ben Wallace, and Minister of State for Defense Leo Docherty, Nepali Ambassador to the UK, Lokdarshan Regmi, and representatives of the Ex-Gurkha Organization at the London-based Nepali Embassy.

‘BP Koirala’s vision has not been materialized yet’  

Nepali Congress (NC) general secretary Dr Shashanka Koirala has said the vision set by the veteran leader of Nepal’s democratic movement, Bisweswor Prasad Koirala, has yet to be materialized in the country.    

President extends Teej greetings 

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed her confidence that Haritalika Teej would also help integrate our society and country into a thread of emotional unity.

CPN UML obstructs HoR meetings

The UML lawmakers picketed the parliament bell, arguing that Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota did not approve the recommendation of the party which had taken action against 14 lawmakers. As the UML HoR members continued picketing the bell, Speaker Sapkota postponed the meeting for 15 minutes.

Ordinance tabled amid protest at HoR

Home Minister Balkrishna Khand tabled the Ordinance on Political parties, 2078 in the third meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) amidst the protest of the major opposition, CPN UML on Wednesday.

WHO appeals to continue regular vaccination along with anti-COVID-19 drive

On the occasion, SEARO’s Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh said, “The risks of those infections that could be prevented through vaccination have been increasing since the regular vaccination and monitoring process have been obstructed due to COVID-19 vaccination drive.”

Parliament should be run with consensus between ruling and opposition parties: PM Deuba

PM Deuba said it during a meeting of the top leaders of the ruling coalition held at Singha Durbar today. He also reminded that important bills were under consideration in the parliament.

National Census, 2021 to start on November 11

The main census programme are scheduled for November 11-25 while the household enumeration programme will begin on September 15-October 4, said Director General of National Bureau of Statistics, Nebin Lal Shrestha. The census was scheduled for June 8-22 prior to this.