66 new cases of COVID-19, 58 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,111 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, 66 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2.

SC verdict recognises NCP chaired by Rishi Ram Kattel

Kattel has filed a petition against the NCP chaired by KP Sharma Oli, who is also Prime Minister, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' following the unification between the then NCP (UML) and NCP (Maoist Center) saying the registration at the EC of the unified party as NCP was against the constitution as he had already registered the name previously in the EC.

348,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines under COVAX facility arrive in Nepal

A sum of 348,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines under COVAX facility has been arrived in Kathmandu today morning. Health Minister Hridayash Tripathi has received the vaccines today that were provided to Nepal under the international iniciatives coordinated by World Health Organization (WHO).

Two century old Bhaleshwor Temple seeks recognition

Over two-century old Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple located in Bhaleshwor Municipality of Panauti, Kavre is still in a state of neglect. Established in 1814 after its discovery, the temple remains in oblivion due to the lack of interest of the stakeholders, locals reported.

Smart Chhori to encourage daughters to pursue education

Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan has transferred money to the accounts of daughters born after July 16, 2020 (Shrawan 1, 2077 BS).

Prime Minister Oli gets COVID-19 jab, second phase of vaccination drive kicks off

Officially beginning the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli received the vaccine against the novel coronavirus today.  

Upper Junbesi Mini Hydropower to be built

The Upper Junbesi Mini Hydropower, which remained stalled for five years, will be finally constructed. The project was finalised after an agreement was reached between the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre and Solududhkunda Municipality.

Bajura farmers trained on modern potato cultivation

The Agriculture Knowledge Centre Bajura has been training most farmers of Bajura to cultivate potatoes with new technology.

Women’s handicraft exhibition opens

Women Handicraft Exhibition, a three-day event, kicked off on Saturday, Mar. 6. The exhibition was organised on the occasion of 111th International Women’s Day by Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) and Federation of Handicraft Associations of Neapl (FHAN).

US hands over Laxmi-Narayan statue to Nepali Embassy in Washington

Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, ambassador of Nepal to the United States of America, received the statue of Vasudeva-Kamalaja, also known as Laxmi-Narayan, from Timothy Dunham, deputy assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), amidst a ceremony organised at the Nepali embassy in Washington DC on Friday.