Govt committed to press freedom, civil rights: Finance Minister Sharma   

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said the government is committed to press freedom and civil rights.    

Govt-private sector cooperation must for economic prosperity: CM Nepali   

Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokharel, has said the relations and cooperation between the government and private sector should be strong to ensure economic prosperity in the province.    

Tanahu DAO directs for school closure

The District Administration Office, Tanahu has directed all schools to shutdown teaching learning activities. Earlier, the private and community schools were operated physically without permission and in the face of coronavirus risk.         

20 million doses of vaccine to arrive by mid-October

"Process for procurement has been initiated since I joined the office to bring 4 million doses of Moderna vaccine for children, 5 million Johnson & Johnson company vaccine, 4 million Pfizer vaccine, and 2 million Astrazeneca vaccine", he said. By mid-January next year, 32.3 million doses of vaccines will have been brought to the country.

Gandaki Province chief Gurung assumes office

On the occasion, Province Chief Gurung said it was the collective responsibility of all to work for institutional development and promotion of democracy, which was established in the country by the Nepali people after more than six decades' struggle.

Minister of State Shrestha not to take state facilities except PSOs 

Minister of State for Health and Population Umesh Shrestha has said that he as a minister of state would not take any state facilities except for personal security officers.

Home Minister informs Upper House about Sindhupalchowk floods

Home Minister Balkrishna Khand has informed the House about the incidences of floods in several rivers in the Sindhupalchowk district.

Two bills tabled in National Assembly

The report related to the Standards, Weights and Measurement (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2076 has been tabled at the National Assembly.

India reports 40,134 new COVID cases, daily positivity rate below 5 pc for 56 consecutive days 

India reported 40,134 new cases of COVID-19 and 422 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry.    

UNFPA provides 800 units of oxygen cylinders to Nepal Government 

UNFPA Deputy Representative Dr Hashina Begum today handed over the oxygen cylinders worth Rs 11.9 million (equivalent to USD 100,000) to the Director of Management Division under the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Dr Bhim Singh Tinkari.