Non-resident Nepalis extend support for child ICU ward   

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has extended financial assistance of Rs 2,260,000 to the Narayani Hospital.    

Landslides disrupt Narayangadh-Muglin road section   

Road traffic has been disrupted along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section since this morning due to landslides.     

Renewable energy for development of agriculture

In a webinar organized today by the Nepal Renewable Energy Confederation of Nepal (RECON), the participants also opined that we could yield abundantly from agriculture provided we consider factors of equipping human resources with skills development and devise hassle-free procedures for the farmers to obtain grant and loan.

Coronavirus infection increasing for four days

Compared to yesterday update, the number of coronavirus infected ones is more by 256 on Wednesday. Similarly, on Monday, there were only 2,444 cases and on Sunday 1920, the Ministry shared the information.

President has prerogative to appoint prime minister: Legal practitioners

Senior advocate Sushil Pant has argued that the President holds the prerogative to appoint prime minister in a parliamentary system. However, senior advocate Bijaya Kanta Mainali termed President’s move to dissolve the HoR and appoint prime minister as unconstitutional.

UML Central Committee revived

The decision was made to address the demand from the dissenting faction of the party. As a result, the action taken against the dissenting leaders has been nullified.

NHRC seeks no protection to those responsible for caste-based discrimination

The rights body has urged the government to take the incidence of caste-based discrimination and untouchability in a sensitive way, to bring the perpetrator(s) under the ambit of law through impartial and effective handling, and to protect the victim’s rights to justice, dignity and equality.

Almost 89 per cent population has access to internet in Nepal

NTA has registered over 526,000 new users in the month of Chait (mid-March to mid-April) compared to the previous months, showing that 88.93 per cent population have internet access till Chait (April 15). The prepared report was based on the population projection (2011-2030) and assumes the current total population of Nepal to be 29 million 876 thousand 531.

Court not expected to reflect on President’s constitutional decision: Joint Attorney Regmi

Joint Attorney Sanjeev Raj Regmi has said the Court is not expected to oversee the decision taken by the President with prudence and constitutionally in regard with the appointment of Prime Minister.

Traffic along Prithvi highway resumes  

Traffic has resumed on Myagde road section of Tanahu district along Prithvi highway. Traffic was disrupted due to landslide on the road section before this.