HoR holding fourth meeting; when is address by top leaders? 

The aware citizens have been observing the ongoing national politics with keen interest after the restoration of House of Representatives (HoR). They are taken by surprise over the HoR meeting boycotted by the political parties who demanded the restoration of HoR earlier.    

Hospitals face action for fleecing people on PCR test   

The District Administration Office here has initiated a case against two hospitals for charging more on PCR test than the amount fixed by the government. Those facing action are, College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur; and Star Hospital, Sanepa.  

Biden says US to hit 100 million vaccine goal Friday

With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, the White House announced Thursday the nation is now in position to help supply neighbors Canada and Mexico with millions of lifesaving shots.

NC leadership must be democratic: Senior leader Poudel  

Senior leader of the Nepali Congress Ram Chandra Poudel has said the party itself should be democratic in principles and practice to protect democracy in the country. He complained that NC leadership failed to be democratic.    

Government urged to run classes on VAW in schools

The National Women Commission has urged the government to run additional classes against violence against women in schools every week.    

Prisoners remain neglected in COVID-19 pandemic: Amnesty International new report 

Prisoners around the world have been forgotten during the COVID-19 pandemic, as prisons have faced systemic challenges to prevent the spread of the virus, with control measures leading to serious human rights violations, the Amnesty International said in its new report, Forgotten Behind Bars: COVID-19 and Prisons.  

JSP meeting remains inconclusive about supporting party to form new government

A meeting of office-bearers of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) today has remained inconclusive on which party it would support in forming a new government.

Transactions through digital payments shot up: NRB   

Payments through QR codes has shot up lately. Over Rs 500 million more was transacted through payments via QR codes in one month alone (From January 14-Februrary 12, 2021).     

Minister Ale and UK minister hold 'virtual meeting'  

The online meeting between the two ministers took place in relation to collaboration between Nepal and the UK in the United Nations Framework Convention on climate Change (COP-26) that is convening in Glasgow City, UK in November 2021.     

Fire destroys property worth over Rs 500,000  

Property worth more than Rs 500,000 has been gutted when the Prince Restaurant and Lodge caught fire at Bhimdutta municipality-18 on Wednesday night.