Government preparing to give anti-COVID-19 jab to 72 per cent people

Vaccine has not been tested on children so far and the plan is to vaccinate all except the children, Dr Sameer Kumar Adhikari, Associate Spokesman at the Ministry of Health and Population, said.

AI Nepal starts campaign urging PM Oli to probe incidents of 'custodial deaths'

Amnesty International Nepal has launched a new local campaign demanding the authorities launch an independent and impartial investigation into what it called all incidents of custodial deaths.

Sandeep climbs a notch up in ICC's new ranking

Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has climbed one position up in the new T-20 ranking issued by International Cricket Council (ICC).    

Central Zoo reopens after eight months   

The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel has been reopened after eight months of a closure due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   

Geminid meteor shower most active in night of December 13

The Geminid meteor shower that was active since December 4 will be most active the night of December 13, Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) has said.    

     Gold price falls

Price of gold has decreased by Rs 900 per tola (11.66 grammes) in Nepali market today.    

Gautam Buddha Cup 2020 cricket tournament to kick off on December 12   

The Gautam Buddha Cup, 2020 Cricket Tournament is taking place in the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium being constructed at Rampur in Bharatpur metropolitan city.   

Schools in Shuklaphanta shut for 10 days   

Teaching and learning has been shut for 10 days in the schools operated in Shuklaphanta municipality with the rise in the transmission of coronavirus.   

1,529 private houses reconstructed in Baglung; reconstruction progress nears 66 percent  

As many as 1,529 private houses have been reconstructed in Baglung district in nearly five years since the ‘Gorkha’ earthquake occurred.  

     Minister Shrestha makes government assurance for safety of contractors 

Minister for Urban Development Krishna Gopal Shrestha has pledged to take up responsibility for the safety of contractors on part of the government.