Sangeeta Thapa: A pioneer in showcasing Nepali art works

As great renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Art is the queen of all sciences communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world.” Working by this same spirit, Siddhartha Art Gallery, as one of the pioneering art galleries of the country, has been providing a promotional platform for contemporary art works, helping artists to reach the art lovers and the buyers of art works at home and abroad.

MoHP reports 1,015 new COVID-19 cases, 435 in Kathmandu Valley

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 1,015 new infections were recorded in 5,084 RT-PCR tests and 81 cases were recorded via 699 antigen tests being done at health desks in various border points.

Leader Badal re-appointed as Home Minister

Surya Thapa, press advisor to the Prime Minister, informed that the re-appointed Home Minister will be taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Bidya Devi Bhandari today evening at 5:00 PM in the President's residence.

Home Minister Thapa removed from NA membership

Issuing a notice on Sunday morning, the Federal Parliament Secretariat informed that Thapa was removed from the position after NCP (Maoist Centre), the party that Thapa represented, wrote to the Secretarit for removing Thapa from NA membership.

Protecting children from virus should be top priority: Experts

As the COVID-19 cases continue to mount, public health experts are voicing serious concerns about the issue. This is because, unlike the first wave, the pandemic has had damaging consequences for children. They are urging everyone to keep children out of high risk of infection.

CCMC recommends shutting down schools

A meeting of the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC) Saturday advised the government for taking decision to shut down schools and academic institutions in urban areas of the country as new variant of COVID-19 virus was confirmed.

Adopting safety measures vital to ward off lightning hazards

Over the past two days -- Thursday and Friday -- 4 incidents of lightning in different parts of the country claimed three lives and injured 10 others. The daily disaster bulletin issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Saturday showed that eight such incidents left six individuals injured on Friday, and sparked several incidents of fire which damaged properties.

PM calls all-party meeting today

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called an all-party meeting for Saturday at his official residence in Baluwatar to discuss contemporary issues. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, leaders of the parties represented in the parliament have been invited in the meeting to discuss current political development, COVID-19 pandemic, winter session of the parliament and other issues.

Public handwashing stations lie in neglected state

In March last year, with the threat of COVID-19 increasing in the country, the government and health experts were urging people to wash their hands with soap and water whenever they came into contact with other people and surfaces. However, when out on the roads, it feels that this was easier said than done as people have to look for stone spouts or go into shops to find water.

Hailstones, light rains to continue till today

With the development of local atmospheric pressure and westerly wind, Nepal's major hilly regions from east to west have been witnessing thunders and light to moderate rains since Thursday evening.

Virus infections increasing in children, youths

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has said that the COVID-19 infection and fatality rate have been increasing especially in children and youths lately. Warning that the upcoming days could be challenging if the virus continued to spread at the same pace, the Health Ministry said, “All places having a maximum flow of people including schools must make sure that the health and safety protocols are followed strictly.”

Parliamentary committee directs to continue with teaching/learning thru alternative methods

Committee President Taradevi Bhatta also directed the concerned authority to monitor those negligent schools which had Covid-19 infected students and yet were reluctant to take necessary preventative measures against the flu-like infection. An action against such erring schools has been demanded as well.

Karnali province Chief Minister Shahi secures vote of confidence

Shahi got 22 votes against 15, out of 37 votes cast in the provincial assembly.

MoHP confirms 836 new cases of COVID-19

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 836 new infections were recorded in 6,158 RT-PCR tests and 64  cases were recorded via  621 antigen tests being done at health desks in various border points.

Parliamentary committee approves Chudal and Subedi as SC justice

The parliamentary hearing committee has approved the proposed name of Kumar Chudal and Nahakul Subedi for appointment as judges in the Supreme Court.

Prime Minister Oli calls all-party meet for tomorrow

The meeting of the political parties represented in the parliament is expected to dwell on current political situation in the country, budget session of the federal parliament, growing COVID-19 risks and ways to mitigate. Baluwatar sources viewed the suggestions from the leaders of the political parties on the pertinent issues would help the government to take measures.

Karnali Province government to obtain vote of confidence today

Chief Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi will be obtaining the vote of confidence from the Karnali provincial assembly members in a meeting today at 2:00 pm in the afternoon.

NEA allowed to purchase electricity from India

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has received approval to purchase and import power from the Indian energy market. The Ministry of Power of India has given approval to NEA on Wednesday to purchase and import electricity from the energy exchange market following the latter’s entry to the Indian Power Exchange Market as a member.

COVID-19 fear leads to violation of drink-driving law

It was around 11:40 pm on Wednesday, the New Year Day, when the Metropolitan Police Circle, Thimi, dispatched a team under Police Inspector Indra Mani Adhikari towards S.S. Chowk of Ward 4 of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality after it received information about a road accident there.

Shrestha pierces his tongue for 8th time, giving continuity to Bode’s culture

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