Tiny changes in international, regional security environment likely to affect Nepal-PM Deuba

Prime Minster and Defense Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has directed the concerned side to remain alert towards any possible effects on overall security sector due to minor changes in international and regional security environment considering sensitive geo-political location of the country.

Committees formed to manage foreign and domestic labour market

The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has formed different taskforces and talk committees to manage foreign employment and the domestic labour market. Labour Minister Krishna Kumar Shrestha constituted six taskforce and committees so as to manage foreign employment and the domestic labour market.

Minister Jhakri insists on clear stand on MCC

Minister for Urban Development Ram Kumari Jhankri has said the coalition members are not expected to exercise a double standard in regard to the US-aid project Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact.

COVID-19 hits influx of tourists to Kanchenjunga region

According to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council, the region was visited by 43 tourists in the fiscal year 2077-78 BS (2020-21) while it welcomed around 141 tourists so far in the current fiscal year, 2021/22. They were from the US, France and other countries and places such as Taiwan.

Minister Khand meets Chiarmen Prachanda and Oli

During the meeting with Prachanda, also former Prime Minister held at his residence at Khumaltar in Lalitpur, the two dwelt on the contemporary political situation, addressing the parliament impasse and endorsement of the MCC among others, according to the secretariat of Minister Khand.

President, Prime Minister condole death of noted folk singer Lama  

“The passing away of Lama is an incredible loss for the Nepali art sector,” the Head –of-the-State said in a tweet today. The President also pays tribute to the late singer, extending a heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family. 

Cambodia vaccinating ages 3-4 to fight omicron outbreak

Cambodia began vaccinating 3- and 4-year-olds with Chinese-made Sinovac shots Wednesday after finding young children accounting for many new infections.

PP meeting of LoSaPa to discuss MCC 

The meeting of the Democratic Socialist Party parliamentary party is being held this afternoon.     Leader Laxman Lal Karna shared that the meeting will be held at the party's central office at Babar Mahal at 1 pm and will discuss contemporary issues including the US aid grant agreement, MCC.    

Woman dies in tiger attack  

A woman was killed in an attack by a tiger in Bardiya. Lily Tharu, 41, of Sainwar in Thakurbaba Municipality-4 has died after being attacked by a wild tiger, police said.     According to police, the tiger attacked her while she was feeding her pigs near the house on Tuesday evening. The body of Tharu was later recovered in a dismembered condition.    

Chance of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some parts of the country.     According to the Weather Forecasting Division, due to the affect of the westerly low pressure system, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected in some parts of the hilly areas of Far West, Karnali, Lumbini and Gandaki today.