CCMCC suggests Govt open schools from Feb 13

Sunita Nepal, the CCMCC spokesperson, informed that a meeting of the CCMCC held on Sunday made the recommendation to the government to allow school opening and running of physical teaching-learning activities.

Meeting among PM Deuba, Chairmen Prachanda and Oli begins at Baluwatar

A meeting among Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Chairman of CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli has started at Baluwatar, the Prime Minister's official residence.

President Bhandari offers sorrow over demise of Indian singer Mangeshkar   

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed sorrow over the demise of veteran Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar.   

PM Deuba, MC Chair Prachanda and UML Chair Oli holding meeting today

A meeting is scheduled between Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Chairman of the main opposition party CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli on Sunday.

55-point plan for reform in education sector: Minister Poudel   

Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Poudel has said he had brought into the implementation the 55-point plan for the reform in education sector.  

President stresses educational reform

On the occasion of Basanta Panchami or Saraswati Pooja, President Bidya Devi Bhandari extended greeting to the people of the country on Saturday. Saraswati Pooja is celebrated as an original festival associated with enhancement of knowledge, wisdom, art and music, the President said.

Let's endorse MCC compact at the earliest, leaders say

Nepal and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an agency of the United States government, signed an agreement on September 14, 2017 for a US$630 million project, with $130 million investment from Nepal, to develop cross-border transmission lines and rehabilitate the strategic roads.

Corona Insurance claims to be cleared by mid-July, IB assures all for the payment

Insured of Corona Insurance scheme are likely to get their claims reimbursed by mid-July this year – end of current Fiscal Year 2021/22 – approximately a year after the validity of the term-insurance expired. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is currently mulling over two alternatives for the payment suggested by the Insurance Board (IB). “Discussions are underway to resolve the issue of Corona Insurance. Since we need to manage a large sum of money to clear all the claims, other options are also...

European otter found in three locations of Nepal

The Eurasian otter, also known as European otter (Lutra lutra), an endangered species categorized as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List, has been recorded as the first evidence in three districts of Nepal in three decades. A group of conservationists have found Eurasian otter in Rukum, Jajarkot and Kavre and its detailed scientific article “First Evidence of Eurasian Otter in Nepal in Three Decades” has been published. Otter is a beautiful creature that lives in water. Fish is the most preferred...

PM lauds Nepal Army's role in development works

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Friday said that the Nepali Army has a significant role to play in the country's infrastructure development and security arrangements. Addressing a meeting of the second quarter progress review of the Ministry of Defence and its units under the Ministry for the fiscal year 2078/79 BS and the ministerial level development problem solving committee meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Deuba said that development works could not be carried out smoothly without reliable...

MCC will do no harm to Nepal, say experts

While the issue of the grant support of US$ 500 million is creating a wide political debate, experts have said that the indecisive posture could incur a serious damage to the inflow of foreign support in Nepal and its foreign relations. Nepal and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an agency of the United States' government, signed an agreement on September 14, 2017 for a US$630 million project, with $130 million investment from Nepal, to develop cross-border transmission lines and rehabilitate...

Arun III makes 54% progress

The 900-Megawatts Arun III Hydroelectricity Project has made about 54 per cent progress in its construction. The project being developed by SJVN Arun III Power Development Company in Makalu and Chichila Rural Municipalities in Sankhuwasabha district of Province 1 has achieved the progress in three-and-a-half years since its construction began.

‘Cancer can be cured if detected early’

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death, and its burden is growing. On Friday, the world celebrated World Cancer Day with the theme, “closing the care gap”. According to health experts, many cancer patients in Nepal are facing gap in treatment due to barriers, including access to health care facilities, human resources and required infrastructures.

Security prerequisite to good governance, development: PM Deuba

On the occasion, the PM said the construction of national corridors, including Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhes Expressway bearing strategic significance for the economic development, would be completed in time. PM Deuba directed the concerned ministries to manage adequate resources including budget for the construction of national pride projects and significant roadways.

Land ownership certificates handed to 12,000 households

Minster for Land Management and Poverty Alleviation Shashi Shrestha had reached the ground some days ago to hand over the much-awaited land ownership certificates to the indigent population.

Govinda Pariyar appointed press chief to PM Deuba

Journalist Govinda Pariyar has been appointed Press Chief to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. According to PM Deuba's secretariat, PM Deuba appointed Pariyar as his Press Chief. Pariyar had also worked as a press coordinator for PM Deuba during Deuba’s 4th stint as Prime Minister in 2017. 

Government honours national women volleyball players with cash prize  

The government has honoured the National Women Volleyball Team who won the title of Asian Central Zone Women Volleyball Championship-2021. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba honoured the team members, coaches and the management team with a cash prize amidst a ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence today.    

NA has shown maturity for implementation of constitution: President Bhandari

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has lauded that the National Assembly (NA) played an important role in coordinating among local, provincial and federal government while implementing the constitution.

Minister Khand unveils progress report of six months

Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand Thursday made public the progress and the major tasks performed in the first six months after he assumed the post. The 71-point progress report of the Home Minister includes his tasks ranging from the creation of three new posts in the Nepal Police to the construction of over 200 border outposts (BOPs) across the country. The six-month achievements made public by the Secretariat of the Home Minister include most of the works started during the tenure...

WHO lauds Nepal’s COVID vaccination track record

The government has vaccinated 70 per cent of target population with COVID-19 vaccines and has achieved a new milestone in the vaccination campaign. Nepal has administered full dose vaccine to 70 per cent people of above 18 years age group.