189 Nepali die of COVID-19 worldwide 

A total of 28 Nepali have died of coronavirus worldwide in the past seven days. According to the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), among fresh deaths, 25 are in India, two in the Saudi Arabia and one in the South Africa. With this, the worldwide death toll of Nepali people from the virus has reached 189.  

Consumers unable to buy gadgets of their choice thanks to supply snags

Suresh Regmi, a Computer Engineer, made a round of mobile phone shops last week in search of a mid-range set and found one after visiting at least two dozen outlets at Pako, New Road area. However, he had to compromise in terms of the brand and price. He wished to buy Xiaomi Note 8 but had to satisfy himself with Samsung M21. Regmi was lucky enough to find one. Nayak Paudel, a journalist, couldn't find a handset in Pathari bazar of Morang district.

Questionable construction mars Swyambhu Stupa’s majesty

The extensive urbanization and haphazard development are posing a threat to the traditional urban houses of World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. The new concrete buildings are often taller than the historic counterparts. The construction of new urban infrastructure has not only affected most of the monument zones, it has also reduced their aesthetic value with the haphazard construction of multi-storey buildings in their surroundings.

Infection rate up by 0.8 % after lifting lockdown, says MoHP

COVID-19 infection rate has increased by 0.8 per cent after the relaxation of the lockdown, according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) with 315 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Saturday.

COVID-19 Update: Tally surges to 20,086 with 315 new cases

In 6,993 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests performed in the last 24 hours, as many as 315 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Encroachment upon Pashupati area unacceptable: Minister Bhattarai

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has said human encroachment upon the Pashupati area is unacceptable.

Nepali, Chinese leaders exchange congratulations to mark 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations

President Bhandari recalled the historic state visit of Chinese President Xi to Nepal in October last year during which Nepal and China decided to elevate their relations to Strategic Partnership of Cooperation Featuring Ever-lasting Friendship for Development and Prosperity.

Xi says ready to push for continued advancement of China-Nepal ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Nepal relations and is willing to work with his Nepali counterpart.

Army seeks to invest in pride projects

Nepali Army Headquarters (NAHQ) is mulling to submit a draft of amendment to the existing Military Act-2006 so as to clear the legal hurdle in investing in development projects as a promoter.

Prez, PM extend greetings on Bakar-Eid

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes to all Nepali Muslim sisters and brothers at home and abroad for their happiness, peace, prosperity, long life and good health on the occasion of Bakar-Eid.

Tax on telecommunication high: Dr. Khatiwada

Minister for Finance, Communication and Information Technology Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada Friday admitted that the tax on telecommunication services was high in the country. “Yes, we are paying high rate of tax for telecommunication services for now but it will not remain same,” he added. Development and Technology panel under the House of Representatives had scheduled a meeting on ‘Services and Quality of Nepal Telecom’ today where the lawmakers asked the government why telecommunication was...

‘Nepal, China enjoy cordial relations’

Nepal and China are entering the 65th year of the establishment of its diplomatic relations on Saturday. Both the countries have been maintaining cordial relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1955. During the last 65 years, political mutual trust between the two neighbouring countries has been continuously consolidated and cooperation in various fields has been deepened. At the same time, people-to-people exchanges have also been strengthened.

Public vehicles largely obeying safety rules

Sailuja Shrestha was pleasantly surprised when she boarded a bus from Patandhoka to Chappal Karkhana Tuesday morning. Clean seats, sanitizers for passengers and the driver and conductor wearing masks and gloves.

Biratnagar Metropolis undergoes complete lockdown till August 17

The meeting of metropolitan-level COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee decided to impose lockdown for 17 days starting from Friday mid-night.

COVID-19 update: 224 new cases, 151 recovered, tally surges to 19,772

In 10,768 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 224 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam in the daily press briefing today.

Mama’s local tea stall at Basantapur thrives on consistency

With the end of 120-day long nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, life is finally moving back to normalcy. Resumption of offices, works and business has ended the 'at-home' vacation and the ever so busy Kathmandu Valley, which had been wearing a deserted look ever since the lockdown started, has finally begun bustling with people and vehicles.

Jobs key to sustained growth: FM

The government has embraced the policy for the promotion of start-ups, commercial agriculture and small and medium enterprises to create jobs in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, said Minister for Finance Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada.

Eight cops cleared on Nirmala case

The Kanchanpur District Court on Friday gave a clean chit to eight police officers against whom a case of tampering the evidences and torturing innocent in the Nirmala Pant rape and murder incident was filed.

Restriction to entry into capital at night

The government Thursday decided to impose a complete restriction to the entry of the passengers and vehicles to the Kathmandu Valley from 7pm in the evening to 7am next morning. The Ministry of Home Affairs in a press note issued this evening said that the Ministry has imposed a ban on the entry of all types of vehicles and people from other district to the valley from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. The ministry took the decision after a number of passengers entering the valley from various parts of the districts...

Govt bars operation of quarantines, isolation centres in schools

The government has prohibited operation of quarantines and isolation centres in all the community schools from now onwards in line with its earlier decision to begin school enrolment session from August 17, 2020. Minister for Finance and Communication and Information Technology Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, during a weekly media briefing about Cabinet decisions on Thursday, said the schools could no longer be used as quarantine or isolation facilities.