India reports 294,041 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India, a total of 294,041 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in India in one day.

Constitutional bench to hear murder case against HoR Speaker Sapkota

Hearing of a homicide case filed against Speaker of the House of Representatives Agni Sapkota is set to be held at the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court.

Hitting latest vaccine milestone, Biden pushes shots for all

With more than 50% of adults at least partially vaccinated, Biden on Wednesday will reflect on his efforts to expand vaccine distribution and access in his first three months in the White House. But with all those 16 and older now eligible for shots, the president is expected to outline his administration’s plans to drive up the vaccination rate even further

Forbes lists swimmer Singh at Asia’s Impressive 30 Youth

The Forbes Magazine on Tuesday has listed Nepal’s swimmer Gaurika Singh at the Asia Impressive 30 Youth. Olympian Singh was listed in the Entertainment and Sports’ under 30 years’ category.

Netherlands inflict Nepal three wickets loss

Kushal Bhurtel’s world record three consecutive T20I half-century went in vain as the Netherlands inflicted Nepal three wickets loss at the empty TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Tuesday.

Byron Bay locals protest planned reality series filming

Angry Byron Bay locals are protesting the filming of a reality television series that some fear will damage the reputation of their trendy Australian tourist town. Around 100 surfers paddled to sea Tuesday to form a cancel symbol off the coast of the New South Wales state town in the hope that Netflix will can the series about social media influencers.

Kathmandu DAO issues 13-point order to control virus spread

Kathmandu District Administration Office Tuesday issued a 13-point directive to control the spread of the new variant of COVID-19 pandemic. The directive issued by administrative officer Man Bahadur Budha called for closure of all educational institutions, cinema halls, party palaces, gym halls and other crowded places till mid-May. Everyone is instructed to follow the health standards in public transport, not to gather more than 25 people and to follow the health standards while worshiping/ praying...

UML seeks clarifications from its 27 lawmakers

The ruling CPN-UML has sought clarification from 27 of its House of Representatives (HoR members, accusing them of acting against the party. Party Chairman KP Sharma Oli has sent a letter to the party lawmakers seeking clarification as to why they should not be expelled from the parliament. The party has sought clarification from senior party leaders Jhanal Nath Khanal, Madhav Kumar Nepal, Surendra Pandey, Bhim Rawal, Yogesh, Bhattarai and 22 other members of HoR.

Local bodies authorised to announce lockdown

The Federal government has given the right to impose lockdown or take any other additional measures to each local government if the active cases of the COVID-19 infection reach 200 in rural municipality and 1,000 in any metropolitan cities.

Ram Nawami today

Ram Nawami, the birthday of Lord Ram, a divine figure in Hinduism, is being observed throughout the country with religious devotion and gaiety on Wednesday. Hindu devotees celebrate this festival by observing fast, singing devotional songs and offering prayers at their homes and nearby temples. Thousands of devotees, some from India, have flocked to Janakpurdham to offer their prayers at the Ram Janaki Temple in Dhanusha district to mark the festival. Ancient Janakpur was the birthplace of Sita,...