8,212 new cases, 16 fatalities, 708 recoveries in 24 hours

In 14,462 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 8,212 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Will Omicron end the pandemic?

The world feared the worst when a worrying new coronavirus variant emerged in late November and ripped through South Africa at a pace not seen before in the pandemic. But two months later, with Omicron dominant across much of the globe, the narrative has shifted for some.

Discussion on holding three-tier elections simultaneously

A meeting of the ruling coalition partner CPN (Maoist Centre) has been held on Saturday morning. A meeting of the chairpersons the former Standing Committees and commissions chaired by CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' discussed the upcoming local level elections.

BFIs extend credit by 10.3% in five months

The macroeconomic and Financial Situation position issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) showed that except for construction, local government and others' loans, the outstanding loan in all other sectors slightly inched up.

Heavy snowfall at Suketar airport, flights disrupted

Lokendra Limbu, station in charge of Nepal Airlines Corporation in Taplejung, informed that snow has piled up in the Sukatar airport, situated at an altitude of 2,400 meters, disrupting the flights.

Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha to release of April 14; no change in release date

After multiple delays, the makers of Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer had zeroed in on April 14, 2022, as the theatrical release date of their film Laal Singh Chaddha.

PM instructs to be ready for three-tier elections

The Prime Minister mentioned that there is a need to hold three-tier elections within a year. "We have a responsibility to conduct the three-tier elections. I urge all concerned to initiate all the necessary work for the elections," he said. 

COVID-19 update: 8,815 new infections, 766 recoveries in 24 hours

In 18,618 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 8,815 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Nepal Telecom launches 4G LTE Namaste Wi-Fi

Nepal Telecom has launched 4G LTE Namaste Wi-Fi and is in the process of expanding it to areas where fibre broadband is not available. The NTC launched the 4G LTE Namaste Wi-Fi to provide high-speed data and voice services to areas to areas where there is no FTTH service. 

Russia reports record daily COVID-19 cases

Russia on Friday reported a new record number of COVID-19 confirmed in the past 24 hours as the Omicron variant of the virus spread across the country, the government coronavirus task force said.