NCP Standing Committee meeting postponed indefinitely

The Standing Committee meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), which was scheduled for today, has been postponed indefinitely.

Govt reappoints Silwal NSC member secretary

The government on Monday made some important appointments and promotions of the officials in separate bodies of the government. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the official residence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Baluwatar this evening promoted Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) Niraj Bahadur Shahi and Pradhumna Karki to Additional Inspectors General (AIGs) of Nepal Police.

Journalists complain of dismissal, salary cuts amid COVID crisis

Many stories of job lost and troubles being faced by working journalists are making rounds after the government imposed lockdown to prevent and control the COVID-19 infection. They were dismissed, asked to stay on unpaid leave or accept salary cuts by the so-called ‘big’ private media houses.

Air service to resume with limited flights from August 17

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has said that it had completed all preparations to resume commercial aviation service from August 17 with limited flights in both domestic and international sectors.

Nepal is ready to sign extradition treaty, MLA with neighbours, friendly countries: MoFA

The Foreign Ministry made this clear responding to a media query on Sunday about Government of Nepal’s view on possible treaties/agreements on mutual legal assistance and extradition.

Bir Hospital should take leadership in health service: Health Minister Dhakal

On the occasion, Minister of State for Health and Population, Nawaraj Rawat, presented the view for further systematising the hospital so as to ensure accessible healthcare to all citizens. He further spoke the need that the hospital should deliver quality health service.

COVID-19 update: 139 new cases, 626 recovered, tally hits 18,752

In the last 24 hours, as many as 139persons tested positive for the virus, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Infection rate hasn't increased: Govt., Risk is still high: health experts

The public health experts, on the other hand, had anticipated massive increase in COVID-19 cases after the end of nationwide lockdown.

Three years after SC order, no progress in regulating acid sale

On Thursday evening, 22-year-old Pabitra Karki was attacked with acid. She was rushed to hospital while police intensified the search for the perpetrators. With the help of CCTV footage, police tracked two individuals involved in the crime and arrested 47-year-old Mohammad Alam, a garment businessman in Dallu, and 23-year-old Faiyaz Alam, an Indian national working at Alam’s garment business, the same night.

US envoy calls on DPM Pokharel, support pledged

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Ishwar Pokharel Sunday said that the government of Nepal has been establishing a better coordination among the three-tier governments to control and minimise the infection rate of the COVID-19.

Tatopani turns cold sans road transport

The Tatopani area of the northern border of Sindhupalchowk has become as remote as Karnali. In just two months, the area has lost most of its connections to the outside world, with its road, communication and development works severely compromised.

Varsity students oppose exam decision

After the universities, including Tribhuvan University (TU) and Purbanchal University (PU), decided to conduct its stalled examinations from August 23, the student organisations affiliated to different political parties have opposed the decision terming it unscientific and impractical.

Illegal entry of Indian workers blamed for rising COVID-19 cases in Birgunj

Even though the Nepal-India border has been sealed off after the COVID-19 outbreak, the illegal entrance of Indian nationals has not stopped at the border, thereby resulting in rise in COVID-19 cases in the border area.

Committee concerned about implementation status of safe motherhood rights

A meeting of the committee today directed the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies for the same. The meeting discussed the practices of maternity leave related with the safe motherhood and reproductive health rights.    

COVID-19 update: 130 new cases, 75 recovered, tally reaches 18,613

In Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Tests (RT-PCR) performed in the last 24 hours, as many as 130 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Full division bench grants approval to review SC's verdict on releasing ex-DIG Koirala

During the review petition hearing today, a joint division bench of justices Bam Kumar Shrestha, Prakash Kumar Dhungana and Kumar Regmi decided to review the apex court’s decision.

Full division bench to hear review petition against SC's decision to release Ex-DIG Koirala

The full division bench comprises of justices Bam Kumar Shrestha, Prakash Kumar Dhungana and Kumar Regmi, informed Bhadrakali Pokharel, spokesperson of the SC.

Advertising industry loses Rs. 6 billion to COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown has severely hit the advertising business in the country with estimated losses of about Rs. 6 billion. According to the Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) total value of advertising market in the country, including the mass media and signage, has crossed Rs. 12 billion. “The industry has lost about half of its total annual revenue due to the pandemic. The four-month lockdown has affected as much as 80 per cent of the total advertising business,”...

Party unity must to safeguard constitution: Minister Gyawali

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Standing Committee Member of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has said that unity in the party was necessary to safeguard the changes in the country and the constitution.

Experts urge govt to take mental health more seriously

A total of 2,218 individuals have committed suicide during nearly four months of the nationwide lockdown imposed by the government from March 24 to July 21 in order to prevent COVID-19 spread. According to the figures revealed by Nepal Police, they have recorded 2,202 suicide cases during the period. Despite 2,202 recorded cases, 2,212 individuals died because in some cases more than one individual committed suicide together.