105 new cases of COVID-19, 288 recoveries in 24 hours

With 105 new cases of the novel coronavirus confirmed on Sunday, the national COVID-19 tally has reached 270,959.

Experts stress need to widen scope of astronomy in Nepali academic ecosystem

Three to four peculiar structures stand erect at a small ridge a little above the Aathrai Rural Municipality of Tehrathum district in east Nepal. Made of rocks, these stone structures look like large umbrellas or overgrown wild mushrooms. Locals refer to them as Chhate Dhunga (Umbrella Rock). Etched on these structures are some oddly shaped celestial bodies such as the sun and the moon. In his 2005 article, Saur Jagat, former Director General of Survey Department, Punya Prasad Oli likened Chhate...

Opponents upset with government’s progress: PM Oli

Prime Minister and Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) KP Sharma Oli said that some party colleagues were unnerved to see the development works being carried out by the government. Addressing a gathering at Bharatpur in Chitwan, Prime Minister Oli said that the government had intensified development works in line with people’s aspiration. “We have been extending roads and building city halls. But still some leaders don’t notice this development,” he said.

Govt aims to make Nepal a wood-exporting country

Minister for Forests and Environment Prem Bahadur Ale has said that Scientific Forest Management Guideline was annulled to increase the use of domestic wooden products and make Nepal a wood-exporting country.

Nepalis in America optimistic about Biden presidency

America is now 10 days into the Biden presidency and Nepali-Americans and Nepalis residing in the United States of America (USA) seem to be optimistic about his election. “Biden’s victory is a remarkable achievement for the entire Nepali-American community,” stated Harry Bhandari, state delegate representing Maryland District 8 Baltimore County in a press release issued by the pro-Biden volunteer organisation Nepalese Americans for Biden on November 7.

Safety negligence causing deaths of construction workers

Construction sector is thriving in Nepal with many small and large-scale constructions, from houses to mega-projects, moving forward in full pace and providing jobs to thousands. But at the same time, negligence and lack of safety standards also makes construction a particularly risky industry for many workers to join. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), more than 2.78 million work-related deaths and 374 million non-fatal injuries are recorded annually around the world. A disproportionately...

Population of migratory waterbirds declines

The number of winter migratory waterbirds has declined throughout the country this year as compared to last year, a preliminary finding of the ‘Asian Water Bird Census 2021’ showed. The census was conducted across Nepal from January 2 to 18.

157 new infections, 333 recoveries in 24 hours

In 3,221 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, 157 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Government active to fulfill martyrs' dream: PM Oli   

Extending tributes toward known and unknown martyrs at Lainchaur-based martyr's memorial today, the last day of Martyrs Week, Prime Minister opined that martyrs' sacrifice has made people empowered and contributed to institutionalize democracy.   

NCP Prachanda-Nepal faction suggests EC to hold registration process until NCP dispute resolved

Likewise, leader Rajendra Pandey said, "We have suggested the commission to not take the procedures of registration of new party forward until the intra-party feud of NCP is resolved."

Tribute To Martyrs (Photo Feature)

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli laid a wreath at the martyrs' monument at Martyrs’ Memorial Park in Lainchaur this morning.

Martyrs Day being observed today   

he Martyrs Day is being observed by commemorating the role of those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of establishment and restoration of democracy through various democratic movements.         

Visit visa may be a gateway to human trafficking

No matter how many problems there are, the number of people going to UAE and other labour destination countries on visit visas is not abating.

PM pays tribute to brave martyrs

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government had set the goal of fulfilling the nation's desire by making country prosperous and citizens happy as envisaged by the martyrs.

'NCP now more disciplined, allowing govt work smoothly'

Prime Minister and chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) KP Sharma Oli has said that his party has now turned more dynamic and disciplined, making it easier for the government to work for the country and countrymen. Addressing a programme organised here by the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) on Thursday, Prime Minister Oli said, “Earlier, the NCP was not like a political party. There was only squabbling. Now it has become more united and disciplined.”

Jaywalking still a big problem in Valley roads

In 2017, the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division, took an initiative to fine the pedestrians jaywalking in the roads of Kathmandu Valley, citing increasing road accidents as reasons. As per the initiative, if the jaywalkers were unable to pay the stipulated fine, they would be given a two-hour awareness lesson on road discipline. However, that initiative didn’t last, even for a significant number of days. It was dropped upon the order from higher authorities following a litany of complaints from...

PM, ex-Chief Justices called on contempt of court case

Hearing on the writ petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) continued in the Supreme Court on Thursday. Seven advocates, including Chandeswore Shrestha, Tulasi Bhattrai, Hari Upreti, Govinda Bandi, Krishna Bhakta Pokharel and others, pleaded on behalf of the petitioners today. They claimed that the Prime Minister crossed the line of executive jurisprudence to dissolve the House. “Court needs to correct the step,” they said.

COVID-19 update: 213 new cases found, 290 recovered in 24 hours

"In 3,791 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, 213 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2," informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its daily update.

Election Commission calls both factions of NCP for discussion

Raj Kumar Shrestha, spokesperson of the EC said, "We have issued a letter to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' separately to be present at the commission at 11:30 AM on Friday to hold discussions about registration of the party for election and election preparations." Shrestha added that five persons each from both the factions designated by the Chairmen.

Swasthani fast, story recital begins today

A month-long fasting and reading Swasthani Katha, a holy book of Hindus, is beginning from Thursday all over Nepal. Hundreds of devotees are all set to begin their month-long devotion on the bank of the Salinadi River at Sankhu, in Sankharapur Municipality, in the north east corner of the Kathmandu Valley. Described in the Swasthani Katha as a sacred, healing and wish fulfilling, the river holds a special place among the faithful during the fasting.