Nepal's economy in far better position than Sri Lanka's: former Governor Nepal

He made it a point that Sri Lanka's foreign debt has risen to 60 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) while in comparison Nepal's foreign debt consists of only 22 per cent of the GDP.

CPN (Maoist Center) to field at least a woman candidate as chief in a local level in all districts

The circular issued by the party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has made it mandatory for party committees to field a woman candidate for the post of mayor or chef in such local levels where the party is in a strong position to win the election.

Prez approves army mobilisation for local poll

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has approved mobilization of the army for the purpose of the local level election slated for May 13.

Follow election code of conduct: EC

"As all the political parties have expressed commitment to follow the election code of conduct 2078 has, EC is in the belief that the parties will abide by the rule about the size of the party's flag and the election symbol," EC stated in its statement today.

23 new cases, 37 recoveries in 24 hrs

Additional 23 people have been found infected with the novel coronavirus in the PCR test of 2,866 people in the last 24 hours.

Electoral alliance as needed, based on party statute: Dr. Mahat

The main ruling Nepali Congress has concluded its 'Let's conduct home visits, Let's make NC victorious' campaign carried out in the context of the May 13 Local Level Election.

Children's magazine Muna marks 32nd anniversary

The magazine organised a dialogue between the children and Gandaki Province's Chief Minister Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokharel to celebrate its anniversary.

Finance Ministry forwards proposal to slash Govt. fuel allowance

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said that a proposal to cut the fuel allowance for government employees by 20 per cent has been forwarded to the Council of Ministers.

Five non-resident ambassadors present credentials

At a special ceremony held at the Office of the President today, non-resident ambassadors of Austria, Hungary, Argentina, Canada and the Dominican Republic presented their credentials to the President.

Office of Nagdhunga tunnel project vandalised

Sudip Giri, senior superintendent of police (SSP) at the Metropolitan Police Range, informed that the locals of the Dahachowk-Sisnekhola tunnel have vandalized the project office blaming the project has led to the drying of their drinking water sources.