Preparations on to contain virus as cases spike in India

The government authorities are warning and making people alert regarding the possible threat of the second wave of COVID-19 in Nepal. The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has been continuously asking people to follow all the health protocols prescribed by the government to contain the virus. The MoHP has also warned that the government may impose lockdown if the COVID-19 cases rise.

Govt asks educational institutions to follow health protocol

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has requested all education institutions in the country to run their academic activities with strict adherence to health and safety protocol against COVID-19.

PM declares Nepal self-reliant on meat and egg production

Prime Minister KP Sharma declared Nepal a self-reliant country on meat and egg production today. Declaring Nepal self-reliant on chicken, goat meat, and egg production in a program which was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development PM Oli said that the agriculture sector is still not able to provide full employment and profit orientation to the farmers.

MoHP reports 120 new cases of COVID-19

In 2,891 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours,  120 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

North Korea on Thursday test-fired its first ballistic missiles since President Joe Biden took office as it expands its military capabilities and increases pressure on Washington while nuclear negotiations remain stalled.

DNA sample of accused matches with Bhagrathi's vaginal swab: Police

The police have informed that the DNA of the accused in Bhagrathi murder case that took place a month ago in Baitadi has matched with the DNA found in Bhagrathi Bhatta's vaginal swab.

Durga Prasad Timsina receives citizenship

The District Administration Office (Ilam) provided citizenship to Timsina, who had returned home on Sunday after serving 40 years in prison.

Organic farming must grow to reach green goals, EU says

The European Commission on Thursday said it would expand financial and policy support to help achieve a goal for a quarter of Europe’s farmland to be organic by 2030.

Former skipper Maharjan makes comeback in national team

Nepal's national football team former captain Biraj Maharjan made a comeback in the national team after two years gap for the Three Nations Cup.

Durga Prasad Timsina to receive citizenship today

Even though Timsina was born in 2017 BS, he did not have a birth certificate or citizenship until now. As citizenship is necessary for Timsina's treatment and to fulfill other procedures for compensation, the DAO is coordinating to provide Timsina with the certificate at the earliest.