Maghe Sankranti being observed today   

Maghe Sankranti or Makar Sankranti is being celebrated throughout the country today. It is being observed by taking holy dips in rivers and ponds, worshiping at various temples and savouring delicacies like ghee, yam, khichadi and sweets like Chaku and sweets made of sesame and molasses.    

WHO recommends two new drugs for COVID-19 patients

The drug baricitinib, a type of drug known as a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is strongly recommended for the patients with severe or critical COVID-19 in combination with corticosteroids, said a WHO Guideline Development Group of international experts in The BMJ today. Issuing a press statement on Friday, the WHO stated that their strong recommendation was based on moderate certainty evidence that it improves survival and reduces the need for ventilation,...

Yoga: A worthwhile practice to do

The uncertainty lurking over the world with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left great many people across the world feeling stressed, anxious and depressed. According to yoga practitioners, doing yoga regularly can bring abiding mental peace and help manage stress, among other benefits.

NC objects to road construction in Lipu Lek, asks India to stop it

In the 'Views of the Nepali Congress in Lipu Lek incident' issued by them, the general secretary duo asked India to immediately stop the road construction in the Nepali territory as Lipu Lek, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani area is Nepal's territory.

Over 50% of new cases of novel coronavirus found in Kathmandu , 2,607 in last 24 hours

According to the data of the Ministry of Health and Population, the number of people in the valley who tested positive in either the PCR or antigen tests in the last 24 hours is 2,607.

Political parties urge to hold local elections on time

An all-party meeting has been held on Friday at the call of the Election Commission. The meeting to discuss the National Assembly and local level elections has just concluded. Talking to reporters after the meeting, UML leader Bishnu Rimal said that he had urged the commission to hold local elections on time.

PM Deuba's return to work, cabinet meeting today

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to return to regular work from Friday after he tested negative for the second time in a week. A meeting of the Council of Ministers has also been called on Friday at Singha Durbar and Prime Minister Deuba is also scheduled to participate in other programs at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

Remittance inflow continues to decline

Remittance inflows continue to decrease in the fifth month of the current fiscal year 2021/22. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)'s latest report published on Thursday, remittance inflow decreased by 6.8 per cent to Rs.388.58 billion in the first five months of the current year. In the same period last year, the remittance had increased by 11.0 per cent.

Omicron infection not severe in vaccinated people

In recent times, the novel coronavirus has spread like wildfire in Nepal, especially in the Kathmandu Valley. As the infection rate, which was at 4.4 per cent last Thursday jumped to 23 per cent in a week's span, the epidemiologists have suspected that along with Delta variant, the Omicron strain of coronavirus must have been spreading in Nepal at lightning speed. Similarly, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in its weekly epidemiological report on Tuesday, informed that the COVID-19 cases increased...

COVID-19 update: 2992 new cases, 271 recoveries

When combined, the number of positive cases detected through both the PCR tests and antigen tests in the last 24 hours, the number of new cases in the period reaches 3,553.

Government assigns drug control officer 

The government has assigned the Drug Control Officer as per the Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act, 2033 BS, said the Narcotic Control Section under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand initiated this.  

Govt. mobilized entire mechanism to control coronavirus infection - Minister Karki

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has said that the government has mobilized the entire mechanism to control coronavirus infection.

Private sector seeks govt support in reducing cost of production

The private sector demanded structural adjustments and policy facilitation to reduce the cost of production and enhance the quality of product in order to boost export of made in Nepal goods.

Omicron spread throws cold water on wedding plans

Hari Krishna Gajurel was eagerly waiting for the coming Nepali month of Magh. Not one, not two, but all three of his sons were getting married on Magh 11 (January 25). The 63-year-old had planned to have a huge celebration with multiple receptions at multiple locations in Kathmandu Valley, leaving no expense shared.

EC calls all party meeting for Friday

Shaligram Sharma Paudyal, the EC spokesperson, informed that the meeting was called for consultation with the political parties.

With six deadline extensions, Bagmati bridge still awaits completion

A bridge over the Bagmati River connecting Makwanpur and Sindhuli districts is expected to be completed by mid-April 2022. Construction of the 413-metre bridge at the Hetaunda-Chatara-Dharan road section of Madan Bhandari Highway is now at the final stage.

Hiking becoming popular among new generation

If you scroll through your media newsfeed on weekends, you are most likely to see your friends posting photos and videos of lush green forest and spectacular landscapes from their hiking and outdoor recreation.

Valley administration issues 18-points to check third wave of COVID-19

The meeting of the Chief District Officers of these three districts as well as security officials on Tuesday noon issued 18-point order aimed at prevention of the third wave of COVID-19.

1.2 million doses of Vero Cell received from China

Nepal has so far received 40 million 387 thousand and 927 anti-COVID vaccines such as Vero cell, Covishield, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson.

Chair Prachanda's health normal

"The chairman is at his residence and following all the health protocols after he tested positive for the novel coronavirus. His health condition is normal. His swab sample will be sent for PCR test after a week," informed leader Prachanda's personal secretariat.