Discussion between Election Commission and political representatives begins

Discussions on local level elections have started in the Election Commission. Discussions are underway between the Election Commission and the representatives of the various political parties regarding the progress made by the Commission so far after the announcement of the election, the situation and the expectations made by the parties.

Injured 67-year-old woman dies, fire under control

An old woman has died after being injured in a fire that broke out at Phungling Bazaar in Taplejung district on Friday morning. Chulimaya Limbu, 67, who was seriously injured in the fire, died while undergoing treatment.

China's top political advisory body wraps up annual session

A resolution on a work report of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, a resolution on a report on how the proposals from political advisors have been handled since the previous annual session, a report on the examination of new proposals, and a political resolution on the fifth session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee were approved at the meeting.

French delegation calls on Prez Bhandari

Matters related to the relationship between the two countries, issues of mutual interest, and concerns were shared during the meeting, according to the statement issued by Sagar Acharya, spokesperson of the Office of the President.

7th Annual Nepal-Pakistan T-20 Cricket Tournament: Prize distributed

On the occasion, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah expressed his satisfaction at the growing popularity of this annual event among Nepali youths.

Japan provides Rs. 2.7 bln grant for water supply in Biratnagar

Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, KIKUTA Yutaka, and Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Madhu Kumar Marasini, signed notes to this effect today.

77 new cases, 429 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,801 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 77 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Russia, Ukraine foreign ministers meet as war enters third week

Russia's war in Ukraine entered the third week on Thursday with none of its stated objectives reached, despite thousands of people killed, more than two million made refugees and thousands cowering in besieged cities under relentless bombardment.

Holi Festival Begins, Chir erected in Basantapur (Photo Feature)

With the erection of Chir at Basantapur today the Holi festival has been formally started. A wooden pole 'Chir' has been installed at the Hanumandhoka Palace premises at 7:27 AM Thursday morning.

South Korea elects opposition conservative Yoon Suk Yeol to be next president

Conservative Yoon Suk Yeol is set to become South Korea's next president after Lee Jae-myung, from the ruling Democratic Party, conceded defeat.