Covid vaccination drive slows down as target date nears

As coronavirus infections have been declining in the country, so has the number of people getting their jabs against COVID-19, which has put a pause on the target that the government aimed to achieve by Mid-April.

Ruling coalition meeting underway

The meeting of the ruling coalition is underway at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar.

Govt promotes three DIGs to AIG post

The government has promoted three Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) to Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGs).

We are trying to have more Nepali workers in Japan: Deputy Assistant Minister Iwamoto

In 2019, we signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for accepting specified skilled workers in Japan. Gradually we are having more workers within this framework.

57th ITEC Day celebrated

Minister of Education Devendra Paudel was the Chief Guest for the event, and General Prabhu Ram Sharma, Chief of Army Staff, Nepali Army was the Special Guest.

Triangular T20 international cricket series: Nepal defeats Malaysia

Nepal defeated Malaysia in a second match held today under the Tri-nation T20 International Cricket Series at Kirtipur-based TU cricket ground. Nepal trounced Malaysia with six wickets.

25 new cases, 77 recoveries in 24 hrs

Only 25 people have been found infected with the novel coronavirus in the PCR test of 3,940 people in the last 24 hours.

Candidate in local polls should make 19-point self-declaration: EC

The Election Commission, Nepal, has made a provision for the candidate in the local level election to make self-declaration about the authenticity of their documents, eligibility to file nomination, and commitment to follow the election code of conduct.

Russia-Ukraine talks "constructive" to settle conflict

During the fifth round of talks, or the fourth face-to-face meeting, which lasted for about three hours in Istanbul, the two sides finally clinched some progress in exploring possible ways out of the tensions. Local media reported that consultations will continue via video link.

Cost of borrowing rises as deposit rises by only 4% against 12% rise in lending

The Nepal Bankers Association’s (NBA) data showed that the credit flow rose by 12 per cent while deposit collection went up by only 4 per cent in the period between mid of July to March end of the current FY.