1,214 new cases of COVID-19, 2,260 recoveries, 24 fatalities in 24 hours

In 7,259 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,214 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday through its regular update.

Narayani crosses warning mark at Devghat

According to the Flood Forecasting Division, the water level in the Narayani river was measured at 7.881 meters at Devghat at about 5:10 pm today, and that the water level was rising in the river due to incessant rainfall in the area of the river's tributaries.

Three foreign nationals arrested with Cocaine worth Rs. 90 million

Police has arrested three foreign nationals with Cocaine worth Rs. 90 million. A team of Narcotic Control Bureau has arrested the three foreign nationals.

Risk of flooding in Rautahat high as rivers swell due to incessant rainfall

Risk of flooding has exacerbated in Rautahat district as water level in rivers such as the Bagmati, Lalbakaiya and Jhanjha stream has risen due to the incessant rainfall for the last few days.

Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan's Paralympians arrival sends out 'message of hope'

The safe arrival of Afghanistan's Paralympic athletes in Tokyo sends out "a very strong message of hope", says International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence.

Nepal elected as parliamentary party leader of CPN Unified Socialist

Madhav Kumar Nepal has been elected as the parliamentary party leader of the CPN Unified Socialist.

Collection of short stories for children released

The Namaste Adhunik Laghukatha Manch, on Saturday, released “Laghukatha ko sugandha”, a collection of short stories for children, amidst a virtual programme on Saturday. The book has been edited by Ghanashyam Dallakoti ‘Krishnaji Sharma’, Shekhar Aryal, Gom Bikram, and Bidur Chalise. The book, published by BN Pustak Sansar, consists of a total of 230 short stories by 132 authors.

Taliban guard airport as most NATO troops leave Afghanistan

Taliban forces sealed off Kabul’s airport on Saturday to most Afghans hoping for evacuation, as the U.S. and its allies wound down a chaotic airlift that will end their troops’ two decades in Afghanistan.

Avert Rain-caused Disasters

Having a rugged topography, Nepal is a natural disaster-prone country that experiences calamities of different shapes and sizes, especially during rainy seasons. The rain-triggered disasters, which cause damage to lives and properties, are a common sight. Besides killing many every year, the monsoon-borne disasters damage highways, river embankments, bridges and power transmission lines, among others, fully or partially incurring huge losses to the government coffers. They also pose a great difficulty...

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

A vast majority of the population of Nepal is yet to receive a full dose of COVID-19 vaccines. However, a debate has already started on whether those who received both doses of the vaccines need a booster dose. At the same time, the rapid spread of the Delta variant throughout the world and increasing reports of breakthrough COVID-19 cases are raising questions either fully vaccinated people should receive an additional booster dose to enhance their immunity.