Harmony with nature is Nepali culture: PM Oli

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that there should be sustained investment in biodiversity conservation.  "We need to set more ambitious targets with a right balance of people’s right over natural resources and their sustainable protection," he said while addressing the Biodiversity Summit during the 75th United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. It is a multi-stakeholder business that requires commitment and action from all actors nationally and internationally, he said. "Implementing...

Hearing on Bamdev Gautam's case adjourned in constitutional bench, next hearing on Friday

The hearing of the writ petition filed against the appointment of Bamdev Gautam, vice-chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party, as the National Assembly member held on Wednesday in the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has been adjourned. The next hearing is scheduled for Friday, October 2.

PCR test approval of hospitals, laboratories charging higher fee to be revoked

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has warned that the approval to conduct Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test given to eight laboratories in the valley would be revoked if they continue charging a higher amount for PCR test than that prescribed by the government.

Campaigners, victims elated with the ordinances relating to acid attack

The amendment to the existing legislation relating to acid attack through ordinances to increase the severity of punishment against perpetrators has been welcomed by acid attack victims and social activists.

Nepal's COVID-19 death toll reaches 498 with seven fatalities

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) on Wednesday confirmed seven COVID-19 related deaths. Seven persons, two females and five males, succumbed to the novel coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, revealed the daily report released by the MoHP today.

902 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Kathmandu Valley

In 12,205 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 902 persons, 373 females and 529 males, were found with the novel coronavirus infection in the Valley itself, revealed the daily report released by the MoHP today.

COVID-19 update: 1,559 new cases, 1,057 recoveries, tally hits 77,817

In 12,205 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 1,559 persons were found with the novel coronavirus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Taplejung locals climbed hillock, treetop for mobile network, now they do it for internet

With the expansion of mobile network tower in the district, people even in rural villages have been able to use mobile or telephone services. However, the people are still unable to enjoy internet services with ease.

Hearing of writ petition against appointment of Gautam as NA member begins in constitutional bench

Hearing of the writ petition filed against the appointment of Bamdev Gautam, leader of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), as the National Assembly member has begun in the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court.

Foreign Employment Office suspends service after an official tested positive for COVID-19

The services of the Foreign Employment Office in Tahachal has been halted after an official tested positive for COVID-19.