Rastrakavi Madhav Prasad Ghimire passes away

National poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire died today at the age of 102.

With 205 new cases, Kathmandu witnesses highest single-day COVID-19 cases

In 13,461 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 205 persons were found with the virus infection in Kathmandu Valley alone, said Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the regular press briefing today.

Nepal records highest single-day tally with 1,016 new cases, tally soars to 28,257

In 13,461 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 1,016 persons were found with the virus infection, said Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the regular press briefing today.

Weather forecast: Chances of heavy rainfall low

According to the Department of Hydrology and Metrology, the chances of heavy rainfall remains minimal despite the change of weather being observed in many parts of the country.

NRA pledges to support to address disaster-triggered problems in Sindhupalchowk

In a geological study carried out in 242 places of Siindhupalchowk four years ago, the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) in its report had identified 71 areas as more vulnerable.    

Masks protect from COVID-19 but can trigger traumatic memories

Gita (name changed) finds the need to put on a mask terrifying. As a rape survivor, having her mouth covered triggers flashbacks to her assault. Another survivor Rina (name changed) told The Rising Nepal that masks, or any facial covering, brought back traumatic memories that made her anxious. “The feeling is indescribable. As soon as I put on a mask, I get overwhelmed,” she said.

PM, Prachanda, Deuba discuss constitutional nominations

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Nepal Communist Party chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba met on Monday and discussed the current political developments and problems that the country was facing.

NCP Secretariat approves taskforce formed by party

A Secretariat meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Monday endorsed the six-member taskforce formed by its two chairmen, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. The taskforce led by party General Secretary Bishnu Poudel was formed on Friday to outline a roadmap to settle the intra-party differences in the NCP.

Nepal-India Oversight Mechanism meeting reviews projects

The 8th meeting of Nepal-India Oversight Mechanism held in Kathmandu through Video Conferencing on Monday under the co-chairmanship of Foreign Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi and Ambassador of India to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra.

Local bodies impose restrictions to control spread of COVID-19

Local bodies in various states have imposed restrictions on public movements observing the increasing risk of COVID-19 infections in the community of the respective states. Applying the provision of ‘Infectious Disease Act 2020’ and the rights provided to the local governments, most of the local levels in State 2, Karnali and Bagmati State have announced lockdown in their areas. Offices, business firms, banks, hotels and other public places are closed after the announcement of lockdown. Public...

SEE results published, internal evaluation score of 472,078 students certified

The National Education Board (NEB) has published the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) for the year 2076 B.S.

Police opens blank fire to control clashes in Bara

The skirmish occurred over fishing in the irrigation canal and the people of Partewa, Ward 6 of Aadarshkotwal Rural Municipality and that of Bhagawanpurtol of Ward 11 of Simraungadh Municipality gathered to oppose each other, which resulted in five people being injured.

COVID-19 update: Tally jumps to 27,241 with 581 new cases

In 11,520 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 581 persons, 173 females and 408 males were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

TU closes its all regular services from today 

The Tribhuvan University (TU) has closed regular services of all campuses and started work from home. The TU, which had postponed all examinations as well as closed teaching learning activities from March 24 due to COVID-19, has decided to close regular services of all campuses across the nation including central office till August 31 from today after increased risk of coronavirus infection.    

Over 400,000 people punished, 25,000 fined for not wearing face mask

After the government made it mandatory to wear face masks a while stepping out, the police have punished 417,538 people until August 14 who were found not wearing face masks.

NCP Secretariat approves task force formed to resolve intra-party feud

Narayankaji Shrestha, NCP spokesperson said that positive discussions were held in the meeting regarding the task-force. The responsibility of recommending the efforts that the government should take has also been given to the task-force, he added.

NCP Secretariat meeting kicks off at Baluwatar

The Secretariat meeting was called after a task-force was formed on Friday, August 14 by the NCP Chairmen, PM KP Sharma Oli, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', to narrow down the ongoing intra-party differences.

12,247 PCR tests conducted in a day

Among the 12,247 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests conducted in the last 24 hours, 641 individuals were found to be infected with COVID-19 on Sunday. Of the total infected people, 218 are females and 423 are males.

Brig. General Rana, two others dismissed from service

Nepali Army Headquarters (NAHQ) Sunday dismissed two senior army officers, including Brigadier General Prayog Jung Bahadur Rana, a Colonel and a Subedar Major, from service after they were found guilty in an investigation relating to financial irregularities.

COVID-19 update: Tally surges to 26,660 with whopping 641 new cases

In 12,247 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 641 persons, 218 females and 423 males were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the regular press briefing today.