Health Ministry urges not to travel abroad until absolutely necessary

The appeal was made in the wake of the identification and spread of the 'Omicron' variant of COVID-19 lately. Urging all Nepalis to observe precaution against COVID-19, the Ministry said that the 'Omicron' variant has not been detected in Nepal yet.

Govt effortful to create environment conducive for investment: PM Deuba

"Your investments and properties in Nepal will be secured. I assured that the government will guarantee this," he said on the silver jubilee of the Society of Economic Journalists-Nepal (SEJON) and SEJON award distribution ceremony here today.

Karnali CM Shahi obtains vote of confidence

Not a single vote was cast against his proposal as the provincial lawmakers of the opposition CPN (UML) were absent in the meeting. The UML lawmakers are said to have not returned from their party General Convention that ended yesterday in Chitwan.

Lottery system to fix benches at SC comes into effect from today

Devendra Dhakal, information officer at the SC, informed that 217 cases are scheduled for hearing in the 11 benches that include two single benches through the lottery system today.

Nepalese students aspiring to travel to Japan and Australia for further studies face disappointment

As the top destination countries, Japan and Australia, for Nepalese students, bans the international students to their country following the occurrence of the Omicron virus, the decision has come as a disappointment for many Nepalese aspiring to travel to Japan and Australia.

725,000 doses of Covishield vaccine arrive

Nepal has received additional 725,000 doses of Covishield, the AstraZeneca type vaccine manufactured by the Serum institute of India, from the COVAX facility. It is a part of the 6 million doses of the vaccine committed to be provided through the COVAX facility supported by the United Nations. “We have received 725,550 doses of Covishield from COVAX facility,” said Upendra Dhungana, chief of Logistic Management Section under the Department of Health Services. The second consignment of the vaccine...

UML’s 10th National Congress re-elects Oli party chair

CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli has been re-elected as the party chairman for the second term defeating his rival Bhim Bahadur Rawal in the 10th National Congress. Oli secured his win over rival leader Rawal maintaining a lead of 1,614 votes. He won the poll by a landslide against Rawal. According to the final poll result, Oli garnered 1,837 votes while Rawal received 223 votes. But still Rawal has been elected as the party central committee member. Chairman of the Election Commission, Dr. Vijay...

World HIV Day today

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. In Nepal, of the total population, around 30,000 people are living with HIV, among which adult prevalence rate stands at 0.13 per cent.

Construction of Pushpalal Highway picks pace in Tehrathum

The construction of Pushpalal (Mid Hill) Highway, a national pride project, is going on in full swing in Province 1. Especially, the construction works of the highway in the Terhathum have been picking up the pace lately. Following the directives and inspection of the administrative authorities in this area, the works for the completion of the national pride project have speeded up. Citing that the area could be benefitted in many respects after the completion of construction works, Anoj Kumar...

TU is synonym of higher education: PM Deuba

"Although COVID-19 pandemic stalled major activities in the country, teaching and learning continued through alternative means. The TU took initiative to implement its academic calendar by conducting examinations during pandemic", he argued.

Two dead, 25 injured in bus accident in Achham

At least two passengers have been killed while 25 others have sustained injuries when a passenger bus en-route to Dhangadhi from Mangalsen collided near Kailash Khola of Mangalsen this afternoon.

KP Oli elected Chairman of CPN (UML)

According to the election committee of the UML, Oli got 1,840 votes whereas Rawal gained only 213 votes. Of 2,153 representatives, 2096 had cast the votes.

Govt. decides to manage passengers entering Nepal from 'Omicron' spotted countries

The government has ordered to manage the person entering Nepal from the countries where the new variant of Coronavirus is spotted.

There is need of people-oriented and scientific education in nation: Vice President

Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has underscored the need of pro-public and scientific education in the country.     The Vice President said so while inaugurating the Shreemad Bhagawat Saptaha Mahayagya, a weeklong religious scripture recitation programme that started at Chandikadevi Secondary School at Badbhanjyang, Chandragiri Municipality-2.  

UML National Congress: Voting begins at 4:00am 

Delaying two hours in schedule, voting began at 4:00am today for electing party leadership in the ongoing 1oth National Congress of UML in Chitwan.    

NC again revises convention calendar

The Central Election Committee of the Nepali Congress has again rescheduled the calendar of the party’s 14th general convention again. Now the party rescheduled the provincial committee general convention for December 4-5. Earlier, it was scheduled for December 2-3. Election Committee member Tej Rawal informed that the provincial committee general convention will be inaugurated on December 2, nomination of candidacy will be filed on December 3 and election will be held on December 4.

CM Shahi to seek vote of confidence today

Karnali Province Chief Minister Jeevan Bahadur Shahi is seeking the vote of confidence in the provincial assembly on Tuesday. CM Shahi has filed a proposal to seek the vote of confidence on Friday. The meeting of the provincial assembly has been called for 1 pm.

Musahars reluctant to receive COVID-19 jabs

Rampari Majhi of Babarganj in Chandranagar Rural Municipality of Sarlahi, already received the vaccine against COVID-19. However, many family members of the Musahar Community have not shown any interest in receiving the vaccine. “Many people are reluctant to get vaccinated, they think they would die if they received the vaccine,” said Majhi. It is difficult to raise awareness among the Musahars about the importance of vaccines, she added.

NAM is still relevant : Speaker Sapkota

NAM Member States will continue to raise voice for peace, justice and development. Our Parliaments will continue to complement and encourage national efforts towards that end.

WHO asks South-East Asian countries to be vigilant against Omicron variant

In view of surge in COVID-19 cases elsewhere globally and detection of new variant of concern Omicron, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Sunday appealed to countries in South-East Asia Region to scale up surveillance, strengthen public health and social measures, and enhance vaccination coverage. “Though COVID-19 cases have been declining in most countries of our Region, the surge in cases elsewhere in the world and confirmation of a new Variant of Concern, is a reminder of the persisting risk...