Colour of ballot paper and election symbols to be changed to ease vote counting: EC

The Election Commission (EC) has clarified that the decision to change the colours of ballot paper and election symbol for the upcoming local level election was to ease vote counting. Earlier, EC had decided to prepare ballot papers in the upcoming local level election by putting details with green election symbols on a white background. At a regular press conference on Thursday, assistant spokesperson of EC Surya Prasad Aryal clarified that the commission decided to prepare ballot papers in the...

Dolakha to host Harisiddhi Dance for the first time in century

Dolakha is preparing to host the historic Harisiddhi Dance next month for the first time in nearly a century. The dance, also known as Jala Pyakha – Jala being the colloquial name for Harisiddhi and Pyakha meaning dance in Nepal Bhasa – will be staged on April 4 at the special Chakra Dabali platform of Bahir Tole, lower Dolakha.

President's call to work on reducing road accidents

Expressing sorrow over the death of 15 passengers in a bus accident at Madi of Sankhuwasabha today, the President has extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. She also wished speedy recovery of the injured.

French delegation calls on Prez Bhandari

Matters related to the relationship between the two countries, issues of mutual interest, and concerns were shared during the meeting, according to the statement issued by Sagar Acharya, spokesperson of the Office of the President.

MCC needed for Nepal’s development: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact which was recently ratified by the House would prove its significance in terms of the development of Nepal.  

PM Deuba in Birgunj 

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has reached Birgunj today to attend various programmes.

‘Bridge the knowledge gap to better kidney health’

Hari Rokaya, 43, of Ramechhap district, who has been working as a taxi driver, has his both kidneys damaged. He has been receiving dialysis service for the last two-and-half years. He said that he was not undergoing transplantation because he had yet to find a potential donor. Rokaya is among the many breadwinners of a family who suffer from renal failure. According to doctors, hypertension, diabetes, glomerulonephritis, obesity, and family history of kidney diseases are major risk factors...

French delegation calls on PM Deuba

On the occasion, PM Deuba lauded the support extended by France, a long-standing ally of Nepal, to Nepal's socioeconomic sector.

68 new cases, 251 recoveries in 24 hrs

According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), in the PCR test of 6,936 people across the country, only 68 people tested positive for the virus while 151 people tested positive for the same virus through the antigen test of 156 people.

NC to launch month-long local poll campaign

The campaign will start on March 13 and conclude on April 12, according to the NC spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat.

Minister Khadka leaves for Turkey

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Narayan Khadka on Tuesday left for Turkey to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum going to be held from March 11 to 13. He is visiting the European nation at the invitation of Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement. He is scheduled to share panels with participating foreign ministers in two separate sessions titled 'Democratic Governance and Security' and 'Asia Anew: For a Sustained Regional Growth'...

Women participation in politics a must for development: Rana

Nepali Congress leader Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has said that women should create a space to be at forefront in all sectors. Speaking at an International Women’s Day Roundtable on ‘Political participation of Women: Challenges and the way forward’ here on Tuesday, she said that equal participation of women is mandatory for overall development.

Banks' dominance in stock market increases risks for investors

With commercial banks that have about 6 per cent contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country occupying 51 per cent weightage in the stock market, investors have limited options for market diversification. Diversification of investment portfolio is important in order to lower the risks in the stock market investment. "But in Nepal's share market, there are limited options for risk reduction by diversifying portfolio," said Niranjan Phuyal, Acting Manager of the Nepal Stock Exchange...

Working women remain untouched by Women’s Day celebrations

The International Women’s Day was celebrated by organising different programmes globally and nationally on Tuesday. However, many working women were left untouched by the celebration. “What about the Women’s Day? Celebration would not help me earn my livelihood,” said Kagati Devi Sada, a farmer, as she continued working in the field. Many like Sada, who work daily to support their families, said that they were satisfied not celebrating the Women’s Day. They also argued that they were mostly...

PM Deuba says govt has prioritised climate change impact reduction policy

"Our glaciers are melting due to global warming. Agriculture and human life has witnessed a serious impact due to disasters including unseasonal rains. We have strongly raised all these issues in the recently held COP 26 (26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties). Efforts of all are needed to address this issue," the PM added.

Work to ensure a majority to NC, says Deuba 

Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has instructed leaders and cadres of the party to work towards ensuring a majority for the party in the upcoming elections from local to the federal level.    

PM Deuba for concerted efforts for women empowerment 

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has insisted on collective efforts for realizing the rights and empowerment of women. In his address to a function held to mark the 112th International Women’s Day organised here today, Prime Minister Deuba urged one and all to proactively campaign to fight all kinds of discrimination and violence against women and girls.  

MCC crucial for prosperity, development: Home Minister

Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand Monday said that the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has been endorsed from the House of Representatives for the prosperity and development of the country.

Let's pledge to eradicate discrimination against women: President

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stressed on the need for all to pledge to build a civilized society by eradicating all forms of discrimination against women. In a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 112th International Women's Day, President Bhandari has said that some superstitions and harmful practices still exist in the name of tradition and that

Commitment of all needed to ensure gender equality: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended best wishes to all on the occasion of 112th International Women's Day. The Day is being celebrated under the national slogan "Social Justice and Gender Equity: Guarantee of Sustainable Development'. In a message today, Prime Mi