University students sitting for tests to get vaccine

Issuing a press statement on Wednesday, the Family Welfare Division under the Department of Health Service of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), directed the concerned authorities to provide the first dose of either AstraZeneca or Vero Cell to the students in coordination with the district vaccine coordination and monitoring committee.

Stolen idol of Himalayan Abode returning home

The stolen stone idol of Himalayan Abode with Ascetics of 10th century is returning Nepal from the New York of United States of America.

Benelli 752S launched in Nepal

KTM International Trading has launched 752S model of Benelli motorbike in the Nepali market.

Making Great Strides In Hydropower Sector

In line with the ruling alliance’s Common Minimum Programme (CMP) unveiled last week, the government has placed high priority on the development of energy and irrigation sectors in view of their vital roles in reducing poverty and ensuring food security in the country. It has adopted a policy of offering free electricity to the households consuming up to 20 units a mo

Nepal’s Endless Democratic Transition

Managing political transition and strengthening democracy has become an uphill task in Nepal. In the last 70 plus years, the country witnessed a series of political upheavals (not necessarily movements as they are called) but none of them have produced stable governments, let alone the political system.

Averting Disaster In Afghanistan

When a peace deal was struck between the Taliban, the resurgent Islamist group in Afghanistan and the US administration in February 2020, the international community heaved a great sigh of relief. The deal was supposed to bring the withdrawal of US forces stationed in Afghanistan and the Taliban in return would enter into negotiations with the government for establishing peace in the country through a power-sharing agreement.

The Dark Side Of A Celebrity

Behind the ever-sparkling and glamorous lives of celebrities remains a life that is completely hidden from us. But we, as fans, tend to forget it. Through our frequent exposures to their social media accounts and lives, we do feel that they are highly impressive.

Youths' role vital for nation development: PM

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that the government had always been prioritising new thoughts, enthusiasm and hard work of the young generation. Extending best wishes on the occasion of 'International Youth Day 2021' in a virtual programme organised by the National Youth Council, Prime Minister Deuba said, "The future of the upcoming generation is determined by the thoughts and ideologies of today's youths."

'Night time restrictions may not help if day time crowd continues'

The public health specialists have criticised the decision of three Chief District Officers (CDOs) of Kathmandu Valley to restrict vehicular movement post 8:00 pm from today, stating that preventing crowding only in the evening was not enough to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Dr. Santa Kumar Das, COVID-19 coordinator of TU Teaching Hospital, said that imposing prohibitions only during the night-time won’t contain the spread of the virus. "This decision of three CDOs of the Valley does...

Lumbini Province CM KC sworn-in, seven ministers inducted in provincial government

Lumbini Province Chief Amik Sherchan has administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Chief Minister of Lumbini Province, Kul Prasad KC 'Sonam'.