North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 6th launch in 2022

North Korea on Thursday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea in its sixth round of weapons launches this month, South Korea’s military said.

Two coronavirus infected die in Bheri hospital

Two coronavirus positive patients died in Nepalgunj-based Bheri Hospital in the gap of 12 hours.  

1.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrives

A total of 1.3 million doses of vaccine donated by France and Italy through the COVAX facility has arrived here today.

National Census 2021: 95 men per 100 women gender ratio

The female population is seen further increasing in this census as compared to the previous one. The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), a body under the National Planning Commission, released the preliminary results of the National Population Census 2021 today.    

Local, Provincial and HoR elections to take place as per constitutional provision: Minister Karki

At a press conference organized at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology today, he assured of conducting the elections timely as per the people's aspiration and keeping their sovereign rights intact.

E-payment at customs launched, customs clearance becomes possible from home

The Finance Minister also shared on the occasion that vehicle scanners will be used at the customs checkpoints very soon. He added that the work related to bringing the vehicle scanner as part of the continued improvement of the customs has reached the final stage, stating that the vehicle scanner is also linked to national security and not just for checking goods.

Cabinet meeting approves Japanese grant worth over Rs. 2.6 billion

The government has decided to approve the grant assistance worth over Rs 2.6 billion pledged by the Government of Japan for the improvement of drinking water in Biratnagar Metropolitan City in Morang district.

Pact on operation of Dharmashala terminated through ministerial decision: Minister Ale

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has said the agreement related to the operation of Nepal Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharmashala (guest house for pilgrims) was terminated through a ministerial-level decision.  

Nepal Bankers' Association says crypto, virtual currency, network marketing is illegal

Nepal Bankers' Association, the umbrella organisation of the commercial banks, has said the crypto, virtual currency and network marketing business and transactions are illegal. The Association, through a notice today, urged people against being involved in transactions related to virtual currency and networking as these were illegal in Nepal.

Light rainfall forecast today 

The country is currently under the spell of westerly low-pressure system due to which light rainfall is predicted today.     The Department Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast light rainfall in some places of Sudurpaschim, Karnali and Lumbini provinces as well as in a couple of places in remaining four provinces today.