NC urges govt to intensify diplomatic efforts after passing Bill

NC has urged the government to intensify diplomatic efforts to ensure the country's unobstructed rights in the Kalapani area after the country includes its updated political and administrative map in schedule-3 of the constitution.    

HoR passing Constitution (2nd amendment) Bill today   

The House of Representatives (HoR) is passing the Constitution (2nd amendment) Bill, 2077 to include the revised map of Nepal in the country's emblem today. The bill is presented to amend Schedule 3 of the constitution which includes Nepal's map incorporating Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani.  

Monsoon arrives, call to remain alert  

This year's monsoon has entered Nepal - delaying by two days (than of tentative time) to arrive in the country. Monsoon this time made its entry from the eastern part in the evening of June 12 and its activities are likely to be accelerated ahead.    

Call for immediate rescue   

The Non-resident Nepalis Association regional coordinators have urged the Government of Nepal to rescue Nepalis stranded in various countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible. Many Nepalis including those who lost their job and those abroad for various reasons remain stranded due to internal lockdown and closure in air service.   

Woman gives birth in Quarantine  

A woman quarantined in the Naubahini rural municipality has given birth last night. Saraswati Pun,18, gave birth to a baby boy at the Nera basic school quarantine in ward no. 7 of the rural municipality last night.    

COVID-19: five new cases in Gandaki 

Five new cases of Corona Virus have been confirmed in Parbat and Nawalparasi (east) today. According to the 6:00 am bulletin published by State Health Directorate, Pokhara, four people in Parbat and one in Nawalparasi tested positive to the virus.    

With rising crowds, threat of coronavirus infection deepens

Amid growing human mobility, the people are expected to maintain social distancing and remain further alert so that spread of pandemic virus would be contained.    

Exempting from punishment for illegal stay, Kuwait sends 149 Nepalis back home by air free of cost

"142 women and seven children including newborns have returned to Nepal," informed Dev Chandralal Karn, spokesperson of Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA).

  Three youths in Pokhara pursuing career in vegetable farming   

A decision of three youths in Pokhara to seek a future in vegetable farming is turning out to be a right one.     The common dream of three youths: two former migrants of Pokhara metropolis-15 of doing something at home has brought them together to start a vegetable farming by taking land on lease. The three invested Rs three million to start the farming which also includes the off-season produces in 14 ropani of land.  

Susta's 35-yr old youth who came from Mumbai and died at Sunauli border was COVID-19 patient

A worker in Mumbai in India, the youth was on his way to home at Susta of Nawalparasi west in Nepal. He passed away immediately after vomiting at 4 am on June 10, across Nepal-India border gate in the Indian side and a few minutes before he could enter his home country.

Kanti Children's Hospital launches app to ease online ticketing 

Kanti Children's Hospital has developed an app to facilitate online ticketing. Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal launched the app amid a function here today.    

Mayor Malasi taken to Kathamandu for treatment

Dipayal Silgadhi's mayor Manju Malasi has been taken to Kathmandu for treatment after she complained of breathing complications.     The mayor had been a

Youth who died at Sunauli tests positive for COVID-19

A 35-year old youth of Susta, Nawalparasi (West) who died at Sunauli border point while returning to Nepal from India has tested positive for COVID-19.

511 Nepalis stranded abroad rescued  

The Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has said more than 500 Nepali nationals stranded in various countries due to the lockdown have been rescued as of Thursday.   

Expert team to collect evidence on Nepal-India borders formed

Included in the team are international law expert Prof. Dr. Surya Prasad Subedi, historian Ramesh Dhungel, law expert Dr. Bipin Adhikari, water resource expert Jagat Bhusal, former director general of Department of Survey Toya Nath Baral, retired general major Himalaya Thapa, as a woman representative Apsara Chapagai and joint secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ram Prasad Subedi.

27 cases of dengue in Gandaki State  

Amid COVID-19 menace, six districts in Gandaki State have witnessed 27 cases of dengue fever lately. Five persons were also found suffering from scrub typhus in Myagdi, according to State Health Directorate, Pokhara.    

Number of COVID-19 patients reaches 144 in Bagmati State 

Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 144 persons so far in Bagmati State while four persons have died due to this.     According to the Bagmati state government's Ministry of Social Development, 37 people suffering from COVID-19 have returned home after

SEE: Recognition to internal assessment demanded

After receiving such recommendation, the Ministry has decided to forward similar proposal before the Council of Ministers, giving three alternatives including the internal assessment. The meeting of the Council of Ministers will take the decision soon.    

Kalikot accident: angry driver jumped off the running tipper

Out of anger, driver Dhamala got off the moving tipper. The accident took place due to utter negligence of the driver, informed Shyambabu Oliya, Chief of Kalikot District Police Office.  

All five in Rupandehi massacre murdered by a single person, police investigation reveals

The police investigation concluded that five people were murdered in a cow farm at Mainahiya, Rupandehi on Monday nigt by a single person. While giving the statement to the police, accused Sinjali said, "My wife and I got separated and she had made many baseless allegations on me. Due to this, I lost my senses."