COVID-19 update: 3,051 new cases, 3,430 recoveries, 18 deaths in last 24 hours

"In 13,068 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 3,051 persons were found with the SARS-CoV-2 infection," informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its daily update.

Locals of Paundwar, Myagdi, build unique trekking route laying crafty stone, setting up stone spouts, resting places (with photos)

It takes 7 hours on foot to reach Khopra from Pokhare Bagar, the bank of Kali Gandaki, and another 7 hours to reach Khayerlek, the base of the snowcapped mountains, from Khopra.

Biden wins Michigan, Wisconsin, now on brink of White House

Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday, reclaiming a key part of the “blue wall” that slipped away from Democrats four years ago and dramatically narrowing President Donald Trump’s pathway to reelection.

Shraddha replaces Deepika in Krishna Leela

Actress of movie Krishna Leela has been changed before the shooting began. Earlier, actress Deepika Prasai was finalised as the lead actress of the film. The film unit earlier had taken actor Pushpa Khadka and Prasai for the lead roles.

Initiative To Set Up COVID-19 Hospitals

As there is no end in sight to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the countries like Nepal have no option but to strengthen the existing healthcare system to cope with this public health crisis. The country's weak healthcare system is under strain with the growing number of COVID-19 patients. As the Kathmandu Valley has turned into a hotspot for the coronavirus, public as well as private hospitals here now are now facing difficulty in providing Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and ventilators to patients....

NCP Has Choice Between Sink Or Swim

The formation of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) after the unification of two communist Parties - CPN (UML) and UCPN (Maoist Centre) was historic move not only in the country's communist movement, but also in the life of national politics. It reflected the vision and moment of the creation of the Co

Costing High On Political Stability

The bickering within the leadership of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has sent shockwaves across the political spectrum. Though the intra-party tussle had been characterised by the fluctuating fissiparous tone for almost a year, the meeting, held between the chairmen duo - Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda - the other day after almost 10-day-long standoff, is reported to be very blunt and categorical. The new round of deadlock seems severe and is feared to lead...

Public transport operators unhappy with odd-even rule

The public transport operators have said that the continuation of odd-even rule for vehicles plying in the Kathmandu Valley is adversely affecting their business and is no longer necessary. Months of nationwide lockdown has made the public transport sector among the worst-hit. However, the government lifting the nationwide lockdown and allowing the public transport sector to operate on odd-even basis had come as a relief for them.

Pigeon statue in Parewa Danda attracts visitors

A statue of pigeon, constructed in Parewa Hill of Byas Municipality-10 in Tanahun, has been instrumental to attract a lot of tourists in recent times. As many tourists used to visit the hill for enjoying the beautiful view and the pigeons, a statue of pigeon was installed to further increase the flow of tourists. Tulasiram Sapkota, ward chair of Byas-10, said that the tourists' inflow had increased after the people visiting the hill posted photos on various social media platforms including Facebook,...

Orange farming brings juicy results

Orange farming as a cash crop is flourishing in East Nawalparasi this year and its production is also expected to increases significantly. Bhim Bahadur Sunari Magar, an orange farmer of Dadanjheri, said that the orange trees in East Nawalparasi have produced good yield this year due to good rains during the flowering season. According to farmer Jaya Bahadur Birkatta, the production would be better this year due to the favourable weather.