Pakistan PM Khan tests positive for COVID-19, health minister says

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s health minister said on Saturday, two days after the premier got his vaccination.

79 new cases of COVID-19, 82 recoveries in 24 hours

The Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday confirmed 79 new cases of COVID-19, taking the nation's novel coronavirus tally to 275,829.

Pati, Pauwa and Thanti on verge of extinction (Photo Feature)

The existence of Pati, Pauwa and Thanti (different types of rest houses) which holds religious and environmental importance in the urban and rural areas of Tanahun are facing crisis in these days.

Postal highway construction moving at snail’s pace

Three years on, construction of the road from Siraha’s Balan River to Kamala River along the ambitious Postal Highway passing through the central Terai still remains incomplete despite extending the initially stipulated deadline.

Relief materials distributed to Bajura flood victims

Relief materials were provided to 120 flood-affected houses in Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura. An organisation called ‘Many Efforts in Humanitarian Service,’ Dhangadhi, distributed food materials to 120 flood-affected families.

Gorkha Palace rebuilding stalls in lack of timber

Reconstruction of the Gorkha Palace has been halted again owing to the shortage of wood. As the contractor could not bring timber needed for the reconstruction of the historic palace, the work has been halted completely since March 10, said the Palace Curator’s Office.

Hori festival being celebrated in Kailali, Kanchanpur

The month-long Hori festival is in full swing with pomp and pageantry in the Rana and Kathariya Tharu communities of Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Rana Tharus celebrate the festival for a month and eight days starting from the full moon day of Magh, according to local leader Narayan Rana. He shared that the community celebrated it by performing the special Hori Dance at night.

Global markets follow Wall St lower after Fed bump

Global stock markets followed Wall Street lower on Friday after rising U.S. bond yields dampened buying enthusiasm driven by the Federal Reserve’s promise of low interest rates. London and Frankfurt opened lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong also retreated.

Province 2 set to start electrification project

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Tata Project Limited (TPL), which won the bid called by NEA, have signed a contract worth Rs. 4 billion for the implementation of Province 2 Rural Electrification Project. The project aims to improve the power transmission and distribution system in all eight districts of Province 2: Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara and Parsa. The project, which is to be implemented through NEA's Project Management Directorate, is divided into five...

Process starts to run hotels in Langtang park

Tender process for hotels, lodges, and tea shops in Langtang National Park and intermediate areas has finally gained momentum after a long hiatus.