Domestic and international flights to be resumed with conditions

The Government has decided to resume domestic and international flights with the adoption of some safety measures and protocols.

Govt on way to prosperity despite various obstacles: PM Oli

While addressing a foundation stone laying programme held virtually for the construction of the Doramari Secondary School building in Gauradah, Jhapa, Prime Minister Oli argued that the government has been doing noticeable works for the past three years.

COVID-19 update: 4,954 recoveries, 3,703 new cases, 41 fatalities in 24 hours

In 12,204 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 3,703 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population in the regular update.

SC issues interim order for providing second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens immediately

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order directing the government to immediately provide second dose of vaccine against COVID-19 to the senior citizens who have already received the first jab.

Joint bench of CJ Rana, justice Dhungana to hear case against cabinet reshuffle

Hearing on the writ petition filed against the cabinet reshuffle is taking place today in a joint bench of Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana and Justice Prakash Kumar Dhungana.

Hearing on vacate appeal against SC's interim order to not recognise CPN-UML Organising Committee's decision today

Hearing on the application filed to vacate the interim order issued by the Supreme Court (SC) to not recognise the action taken against four provincial assembly members in Karnali Province by the CPN-UML 10th National Convention organising committee is taking place today.

Lockdown eased, odd-even number system for private vehicles in Kathmandu Valley 

The administration in the Kathmandu Valley has eased the lockdown enforced for long to contain the second wave of coronavirus. Odd-even number plates are managed for the private vehicles while days are fixed for opening shops.    

Nepal 3rd largest contributor to UN peace missions

Nepal has become the third largest Troops and Police Contributing Country (TPCC) in terms of the number of peacekeeping forces sent to serve in the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations in the war-ravaged countries. 

Mutant variant of virus detected, active cases drop to 53,940

Active COVID-19 caseload across the nation has slightly dropped to 53,940 on Monday. The figure was 65,804 last week. According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), among the active cases, 3,636 are admitted to various health facilities while remaining 50,304 patients are in home isolation. As per the latest update, 811 COVID-19 patients are admitted to the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and 237 are under treatment with ventilator support across the nation.

President asks govt to manage vaccines

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has asked the Ministry of Health and Population to take lead role in managing vaccines for all at the earliest. Instructing a team of the ministry led by Minister for Health and Population Sher Bahadur Tamang that reached the Office of the President on Monday to apprise her of the current status of COVID-19 pandemic, strategies implemented by the government for its prevention and control and matters related to the ministry, the President said vaccination was the only...

Early warning key to minimise monsoon risks

The nation has suffered massive devastation in a week after the monsoon rains began, killing at least 18 and maiming others, mostly in the hilly and mountainous districts. Scores have gone missing.

COVID-19 update: 3,130 recoveries, 1,584 new cases, 46 fatalities in 24 hours

In 6,583 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,584 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population in the regular update.

President acquires information on works done in prevention, control of COVID-19   

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has acquired information from the Ministry of Health and Population regarding works being carried out in connection with the prevention and control of COVID-19.    

Heavy rain expected in next two days, Terai region at higher risk  

Meteorologists have said that the monsoon rain which diminished in the last two days is likely to recur.  According to Meteorologist Manju Basi for Weather Forecast Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the monsoon rain is expected to intensify on Sunday and Monday.  "There is a possibility of downpour in some places in the next two days," she said.

Yoga adds to one’s well-being, say experts

Pragati Sigdel does yoga every morning for an hour and has been doing so for the past eight years. The 48-year-old says that yoga helps her relax and exercise. “I don’t have time to go to the gym for heavy exercise. So, I do yoga to stretch my body,” she said, adding, “It also helps refresh my mind.”

Prohibitory order extended by a week, partially relaxed to open shops, ply private vehicles

The banks, fancy clothing stores, utensil shops, will be allowed to open for a certain time while the private vehicles will be allowed to ply alternatively on odd-even number system, according to Prem Prasad Bhattarai, CDO of Bhaktapur.

1,421 new cases of COVID-19, 3,456 recoveries, 51 fatalities in 24 hours

In 6,677 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,421 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed Dr. Krishna Prasad Poudel, spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population in the regular press briefing.

Three years on, provincial governments doing poorly in budget implementation

Provincial governments have failed to show much progress in spending the budget they prepare and announce year after year and are unlikely to perform better anytime soon in absence of radical steps. In the 10 months of the current Fiscal Year 2020/21, no province has utilised more than 40 per cent of its budget, according to their budget speech presented last week at the respective Provincial Assembly. Although most of the provinces have stated that their total budget mobilisation would surpass...

Poor access to internet mars new academic session

Some two weeks ago, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced starting the new academic session virtually for 2021/22 from June 15. And local governments across the country were required to take initiatives to operate classes as school education is under their jurisdiction. However, many such governments are stuck in the whirlpool of confusion about the academic session because the coronavirus pandemic is yet to recede significantly.

COVID-19 update: 3,660 recoveries, 1,688 new cases, 34 fatalities in 24 hours

In 7,010 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,688 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population in the regular update.