426 new infections in 5,225 RT-PCR tests

In 5,225 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, 426 persons, 153 females and 273 males were found infected with SARS-CoV-2.

NA winter session to begin today

The session is summoned at 4 PM today, as per the Constitutional provision that stipulates the gap between the two sessions should not be more than six months.

'Foundation for development laid'

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the foundation the country has laid for development and prosperity will rise to a greater height by the end of 2021. Extending his best wishes on the occasion of the New Year 2021 on Friday, Prime Minister Oli assured that the campaign to make the nation prosperous and life of the people happy would reach a meaningful point. “In the coming years, our nationality will be stronger. We will move forward using our independency in a more practical and realistic...

Only 14.2% make it to 2nd phase of PSC exams

About 451,526 Nepali citizens applied for jobs opened while 4,007 applied via online system for internal promotion in the last Fiscal Year 2019/20, said the Public Service Commission (PSC). In its annual report submitted to President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday, the PSC mentioned that 93,012 candidates (35,866 females and 57,146 males) sat for the competition for civil service. Likewise, 154,002 females and 152,317 males participated in exams for local services.

Nepal's aviation industry incurs losses of Rs. 17.6 billion

Nepal's aviation industry has incurred a loss of more than Rs. 17.6 billion due to COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the biggest impact of the COVID-19 has been on the national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). NAC has lost about Rs. 5 billion in revenue due to its inability to use the aircraft during the pandemic. Another international flight company, Himalaya Airlines, has lost Rs. 2 billion in revenue. Domestic airlines, including helicopter...

Police begin preparations for election security

After the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the announcement of the mid-term elections on April 30 and May 10, police have started necessary security preparations. However, the Supreme Court's decision will determine whether the parliament will be reinstated or mid-term elections will be held. Police are also waiting for the court's decision. However, necessary preparations have already begun, they said.

'Destination Madhyapur’ campaign launched

Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, in Bhaktapur district, is set to launch 'Destination Madhyapur’ campaign from January 1, 2020, aiming to make the Municipality an attractive tourist destination of the valley. Mayor of the Municipality Madan Sundar Shrestha informed that the heritage walk will be organised early in the morning, on the same day, to show the visitors the historical, cultural, religious and lively art of the Municipality.

543 new COVID-19 cases in 6,000 RT-PCR tests

In 6,000 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 534 persons, 196 females and 338 males, were found to have been infected with SARS-CoV-2.

NC's responsibility is to safeguard constitution: President Deuba

"The policy of national unity and reconciliation adopted by BP Koirala in 2033 BS after returning home from his political exile in India is appropriate at the same rate at present. The main constituents of reconciliation are people's rights and democracy. Now, this is our common and main course," he said.

Letter removing CM Rai from leader of parliamentary party registered

Rai, who is also the Chief Minister of Province 1, was removed from the position of the leader of the parliamentary party after a vote of no confidence was registered against him, thereby proposing Bhim Prasad Acharya as the Chief Minister of Province 1.

195,214 Nepalis rescued in 7 months from 60 countries

COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC) has still been conducting rescue flights for stranded Nepali nationals, including migrant workers, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, from different countries. According to CCMC’s Coordinator and Secretary at the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Mahendra Guragain, the government has not stopped rescuing Nepalis stranded in different countries, especially from the Gulf, European, African and south Asian countries.

House dissolved to save democracy: PM

Prime Minister and Nepal Communist Party Chairman KP Sharma Oli has made it clear that he was forced to dissolve the Parliament to protect democracy after he learnt about a plan to move a vote of no-confidence against himself and the President. Chairman Oli has urged one and all not to dream of reinstating the parliament as the Constitution does not allow it. “Now there is no chance of forming a new government and reinstating the Parliament. It will be possible only through the election,” said...

Govt relief instrumental in SMEs rehabilitation

The relief programmes announced to rehabilitate the COVID-19 affected business and enterprise has proven effective for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). More than 33,000 small clients that had up to Rs. 1.5 million bank loan portfolio have obtained the government financial relief. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has approved the refinancing package worth Rs. 82 billion. “SMEs and vulnerable businesses have been particularly benefitted by the relief and rehabilitation programmes of the government...

Align academic session with fiscal year: Stakeholders

A discourse has begun in education sector whether to begin the new academic session of school education from the new fiscal year. At a time when the current academic session is not likely to end in April as earlier amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the stakeholders suggested to extend it to June and start the new one from mid-July. If the academic session starts from mid-July together with the new fiscal year, it will be easy to manage academic and administrative work of school education, the stakeholders...

No provision in constitution to reinstate HoR: PM Oli

The President dissolved the HoR upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli on December 20 and announced fresh date of snap polls for April 30 and May 10. After the filing of writ petition on it, the case is under consideration in the Supreme Court. Citing it, Prime Minister Oli argued that there was no point in waging agitation in the streets.

Festivals are unique identity of national unity, mutual goodwill and tolerance: PM Oli

In a message on the occasion of the New Year and the main festival Tamu Lhosar of the Tamu (Gurung) community today, he said the prevailing diversity including in language, religion, culture and costumes are our invaluable capital.

511 new COVID-19 cases, 600 recoveries, seven fatalities in last 24 hours

In 5,110 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 511 persons were found to have been infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Some COVID vaccine producing companies respond to Govt to supply vaccine

"In addition to writing to the companies, the diplomatic initiative has also been made with the concerned country," he said, "We are maintaining necessary trustworthiness with the concerned companies, and we are effortful in ensuring that our country gets vaccines in time and the one that is supported by a cold chain of our country."

Lhosar, Udhauli greetings

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes to all Gurung sisters and brothers living at home and abroad on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar. Likewise, she also greeted the Kirat community on the occasion of their Udhauli festival.

Deuba invited for China visit

The visiting Chinese delegation Tuesday invited former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba to participate in a special function to be organised on the centenary of the establishment of the Chinese Communist Party. The Chinese delegation led by Guo Yezhou, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, which landed in Kathmandu on Sunday, called on Deuba at his Budhanilkantha-based residence and handed over the invitation to him today