13th Nepal-EU Joint Commission meeting kicks off  

The 13th meeting of the Joint Commission between Nepal and the European Union (EU) has commenced here today, focusing on the EU’s development assistance to Nepal in the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the next six years.    

266 cases scheduled, 10 benches fixed for today at SC

266 cases have been scheduled in the ten benches - two single and remaining eight joint ones, according to the SC.

Construction of Rasuwa-Timure dry port impedes

The Rasuwa-Timure dry port, constructed to provide integrated service of export and import, has failed to complete in the stipulated time.

Damaged infrastructure of Bajhang will be reconstructed: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government is committed to ensuring prompt reconstruction of the physical infrastructures which were damaged by the recent rain-induced disasters in Bajhang district of Sudurpaschim Province.

Citizens living in border areas are border guards: Minister Khand

Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand Tuesday said that all Nepalis living in the border areas of Nepal are true nationalists. Minister Khand said that Nepal’s nationality, dignity and identity are maintained by the Nepali people in the border areas. He said that the Nepali nationals living in the border area had saved Nepal from being encroached.

Police cracking down on illegal sites

 Police have recently revealed the operation of dozens of secret groups and social networking sites like Instagram and Telegram, where obscene pictures were being circulated of young Nepali women, especially celebrities and models, after police began investigation on a new trend of complaints filed by the victims. While investigating into the complaint of one of the victims, police have confirmed that she had become the victim of ‘revenge porn,’ the distribution of sexually explicit images...

Positive way of living can help prevent mental health problems

Mental health issues among children and adolescents have been a major concern globally. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that globally one in seven 10-19-year-olds experience a mental disorder, accounting for 13 per cent of the global burden of disease in this age group.

Ten million doses of vaccine secured for children under 18

At the meeting held at the Ministry of Health and Population, Minister Poudel suggested that all students above 12 years of age should be vaccinated soon, as they have started attending schools physically. He stressed on the need for the children to be vaccinated against corona at the school itself.

Hearing in all kinds of cases begin, though not effectively

Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher JB Rana had assigned judges for all kinds of cases including habeas corpus today. Of the ten benches, nine were joint and one single.

PM Deuba responds positively to announce Bajhang a disaster-hit area

During his meeting with a delegation of the people’s representatives from Bajhang today, the Prime Minister said it. On the occasion, the delegation put forth several demands including the declaration of the district as a landslide/flood-hit zone. It may be noted that post-monsoon rains from October 17 to 19 resulted in a huge loss of lives and property in the district.

PM Deuba elected as General Convention delegate with highest number of vote

Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has won the 14th General Convention with the highest number of vote.

Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards

South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous “My Universe” and closed the show with “Butter.” “Seven boys from Korea, united by love for music, met the love and support from all the armies all over the world,” said BTS’ RM after the group won their artist of the year for the first...

NC convention concludes in 158 electoral constituencies

Nepali Congress’s general convention concluded in 158 federal level constituencies of 74 districts by Monday. The party is yet to hold the convention in seven federal level constituencies because of disputes. On Monday, the party held the convention in 125 constituencies of House of Representatives of 59 districts. Earlier, the convention was held in 32 constituencies of 14 districts before Dashain festival and in one constituency of Solukhumbu on Sunday.

Govt giving COVID vaccines to all aged above 18 years

With the smooth supply of vaccines against COVID-19, the government has started administering the jabs to all the people aged above 18 years. Earlier, the vaccination campaign focused on the target groups. Now it is available for all aged above 18. Dr. Samir Kumar Adhikari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), said that the government had decided to provide vaccines to all the people aged above 18 years, as the supply of vaccines was now smooth. All eligible people who...

Enumerators reach Chhangru, Tinkar on foot, risking life

A team of enumerators has reached Chhangru and Tinkar villages of Byas Rural Municipality-1 in Darchula district on foot for conducting the census survey. The team members reached the geographically challenging location of Tinkar and Chhangru villages on Monday after three days of continuous walk risking their life as the villages are sans any proper road network in the Nepali territory.

President Bhandari calls for conservation of national heritage and culture

Inaugurating a stadium at Matihani Municipality-7 in Mahottari district today, President Bhandari appealed to all sides concerned to take the lead for conserving the national heritage and glorious culture of Mithilachettra, where, she said, scores of ancient sages had mediated.

SC to adopt lottery system to schedule cases

An Amended Regulation of the Supreme Court has been published in the Nepal Gazette on Monday to this effect.

President Bhandari offers worship at Jaleshwor Mahadev Temple

President Bidya Devi Bhandari today offered worship at Baba Jaleshwornath Mahadev Mandir (temple) and paid homage to Mahadev. The temple is located in Jaleshwor, the administrative headquarters of the Mahottari district. 

Government starts providing COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18

He urged all the eligible people who were missed in the previous vaccination campaigns to visit the nearby vaccinations centers and get the shot. The government has a target of vaccinating one-third of the population by coming mid-January and 21.07 million by coming mid-April.

UML calls SC meeting   

The CPN (UML) has called its Standing Committee (SC) meeting at 3:00 this afternoon. The meeting is expected to hold discussions on some agendas including the nomination of five percent representatives for the party's upcoming 10th national general convention. The party is nominating five percent of the total 1,999 representatives for the general convention.