Countries in Europe and Asia, alarmed by new COVID variant, tighten borders

European and Asian countries tightened travel restrictions on Friday after a new and possibly vaccine-resistant coronavirus variant was detected in South Africa, with the EU, Britain and India among those announcing stricter border controls.

CPN UML's 10th general convention commences in Chitwan

The inaugural session of the 10th general convention of the main opposition CPN (UML) has commenced at the bank of the Narayani River in Chitwan.

Crisis in judiciary will be resolved soon: PM Deuba

In the meet with the representatives of the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) on Friday, PM Deuba assured that the dispute would be resolved shortly. In the meet, a team of NBA representatives had briefed the Prime Minister about the current dispute in the judiciary.

South African scientists detect new COVID-19 variant amid spike

A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province, Health Minister Joe Phaahla announced Thursday.

Revenue collection up by 41%

According to the data of the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO) the amount of revenue in the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY) amounted to. Rs. 350.6 billion up from Rs. 247.06 billion of the same period of the previous FY.

Trade deficit up by 56.83% despite rise in exports by 104.29%

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics (FTS) of the Customs Department, the trade deficit recorded Rs. 568.17 billion in the first four months of the current FY up from Rs. 362.29 billion in the same period of the previous FY.

First ever drive-in film shows in Kathmandu

The 3-day film show is being held at the 13th Israeli Film Festival, which began with the special screening of the film, 'A Fish Tale' directed by Emmanuelle Mayer here today at the Soaltee hotel.

COVID-19 update: 281 new infections, 298 recoveries in 24 hours

In 7,104 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 281 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Lottery-based hearing from Dec 1

The full court meeting of the Supreme Court has decided to begin hearing based on the lottery system from December 1.

Inter rural municipality volleyball match in Humla

Inter Rural Municipality volleyball match has been organised by Young Star Club of Humla district. It is the 10th edition of the match.