Rooftop gardening thrives during lockdown

The prolonged COVID-19 lockdown enforced in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought most activities to a standstill, but for many this pandemic has certainly helped to revive their hobbies.

Lawmakers call for a budget with clear departure from past

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives Wednesday suggested the government to be concise and clarify the principles and priorities of the budget focusing on agriculture, health, education and security.

NCP standing committee to meet today

The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has called its most awaited standing committee meeting for Wednesday morning. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 11 am on Wednesday at the party’s central office in Dhumbarahi.

Kathmandu's COVID-19 patient is from Chandragiri Municipality, all three patients of Valley admitted to Teku Hospital

A 33-year old female who tested positive for COVID-19 today is from Chandragiri Municipality, Kathmandu. All three COVID-19 patients of Kathmandu Valley, including her have been admitted to Shukraraaj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku.

83 COVID-19 cases confirmed today, the highest in a single day; national tally soars to 217

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has confirmed 26 more COVID-19 cases today. It is the first time that Nepal recorded highest cases in a single day. With this, number of COVID-19 cases in Nepal has reached 217.

Inter-district pass cancelled, MoHA's written approval required to enter Kathmandu

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has decided to rescind all pass issued before to travel from one district to another from Thursday.

Curfew clamped in Bara to prevent COVID-19

The Bara District Administration Office has decided to impose curfew in Bara, following increase in number of COVID-19 patients.

I used to patrol with arms in Kalapani 48 years ago: Nepal Police ASI

Bir Bahadur Chand, 81 of Dasarath Chand Municipality-4 is former official of Nepal Police who was deployed at Kalapani 48 years ago with arms when India encorached it.

Security tightened at borders as people continue to sneak into Nepal

Despite the border being closed due to ongoing lockdown that is implemented to combat COVID-19, many have entered Nepal in a secret and unauthorised way.

NCP's standing committee meeting called for tomorrow

The meeting will start at 11 am at NCP party headquarters, Dhumbarahi in Kathmandu, according to Pampha Bhusal, NCP's standing committee member.

NCP's standing committee meeting called for tomorrow

The meeting will start at 11 am at NCP party headquarters, Dhumbarahi in Kathmandu, according to Pampha Bhusal, NCP's standing committee member.

Around 2,000 Nepalis stranded at Sunauli border being brought home

Ishwari Adhikari, Police Inspector at Area Police Office, Belahiya, said that around 2,000 Nepalis may have been stranded at Sunauli border point alone.

President praises nurses, doctors, health workers

The President has praised the entire nurses, doctors and health workers for their dedication and service delivery from the frontline with the high morale during the time of global pandemic of coronavirus.

Parliamentarians prod govt. to bring back encroached land

In today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), the Members of Parliament have drawn the government’s attention towards the construction of roads unilaterally by the Indian government in Lipu Lekh by encroaching upon Nepal’s land and have asked for the lasting efforts to bring back Nepal’s land seized by India.

Nobody will have to face legal hurdles just because of termination of visa term  

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has said nobody will face legal complications in foreign land just because of the termination of their visa term. He was referring to the Nepalis who are in abroad employment and engaged in various professions and businesses.    

How close is the link between air pollution and COVID-19 deaths?

As the coronavirus pandemic affects millions of people across the world and claims thousands of lives, various studies have been carried out to find out the causes of more mortalities.

96% Nepalis don’t have enough intake of fruits, vegetables

An unhealthy diet is one of the main factors causing non-communicable diseases. In Nepal, 96.7 per cent of adults have an unhealthy diet due to insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables. According to the ‘Non-communicable Disease Risk Factor: STEPS Survey Nepal 2019’, a study report of Nepal Health Research Council, 96.3 per cent women and 97 per cent men have insufficient intake of fruits and

Saving life is first priority

Minister for Finance Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada on Monday clarified in the National Assembly that saving life of people from COVID-19 pandemic was the un-debatable priority of the government during this global crisis.

Nepal hands India protest note on border issues

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has handed over a 'diplomatic note' to Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra expressing Nepal's position on boundary issues especially in the Kalapani area.

MoHP confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases, tally jumps to 134

MoHP informed that six people each from Kapilvastu and Rupandehi and one person from Bardiya had tested positive for the virus in PCR test done today.