Discussion focused on National Conference, SC meet tomorrow

The Standing Committee meeting of the ruling coalition partner CPN (Maoist Centre) has focused on the National Conference related issues.

Minister Rijal pledges for capacity building of army

Minister for Defence Dr. Minendra Rijal Sunday inspected the Nepali Army Headquarters and inquired information about various issues. Welcoming him to the Army Headquarters, Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Prabhu Ram Sharma expressed his gratitude to Minister Dr. Rijal for the guidance and support it has been receiving from the government and the Ministry of Defence so far.

A mother and daughter’s battle to get citizenship

Why must a child be forced to carry a name he or she does not want? Why do successive governments find it more appropriate to let individuals be stateless than allow the mother to confer her name to her ward? Why is it that a man passing on his name to his children is seen as the norm but a woman wanting to do the same provokes harsh comments? These are the questions Puja Chand of Kathmandu Metropolitan City–3 raises to the authorities who denied her daughter Tanisi the right to obtain a citizenship...

Home Minister initiates move to implement deal with Biplav’s party

Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand has taken initiative to implement the agreement reached between the government and the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) led by Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplav'.

Little Pratincole sighted in Valley after 192 yrs

Little Pratincole, which is called Paanigauthali in Nepali, has been recorded in the Kathmandu Valley after 192 years. A half-grown Little Pratincole has been noticed on the banks of the Manohara River in Bhaktapur.

MoHP reports 385 new cases of COVID-19, 680 recoveries

In 6,966 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of persons 385 were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) through its regular update.

Government offices that remained closed for Dashain reopen today 

Government offices across the country including the Kathmandu Valley that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five consecutive-day closure.    

COVID-19 update: 272 new cases, 8 deaths in last 24 hours

A total of 272 people have been found infected with the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours- 240 through PCR test and 32 through antigen test.

President Bhandari's message on Global Handwashing Day

Nepal has been observing the Global Handwashing Day since 2008. This year, the global day is marked under the theme of “Our Future is at Hand – Let's Move Forward Together.”

PM Deuba receives Dashain tika

According to the Prime Minister’s Personal Secretariat, Deuba observed the Bijaya Dashami in a very close circle bearing in mind the existing risk of COVID-19 pandemic.

President receives Dashain tika   

President Bidya Devi Bhandari received the tika from her mother Mithila Pandey on the auspicious hour of 10: 02 am today.          The Head-of-the-State received tika , jamara and blessings from her mother on the occasion of the Bijaya Dashami at the Office of the President.    

Cultural festivals serve special contribution to national glory- PM Deuba   

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the cultural festivals including Bada Dashain have been making special contributions to Nepali society and human life for enhanced fraternity, emotional unity and national glory.    

President believes Dashain will add enthusiasm, positive energy  

 President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity to Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of the Bada Dashain Festival. She has expressed the belief that the festival will add new vigour, enthusiasm and positive energy among all.    

398 new cases, 804 recoveries, eight fatalities in 24 hours

In 3,416 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of persons 398 were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) through its regular update.

14 injured in Taplejung jeep accident

At least 14 people have been injured in a jeep accident in Taplejung.

Festivals foster harmony, unity: Chairperson Nepal   

Chairperson of CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers living in the country and abroad on the occasion of the Dashain festival.    

President Bhandari offers worships at different shrines of goddess

The Mahaatsmi festival is especially considered a day to pay homage to the Goddess Durga. The Head-of-the-State had offered prayers at Naxal -based temple of Goddess Durga at 4.30 pm today.

COVID-19 update: 365 new cases, 609 recoveries, 4 deaths in last 24 hours

A total of 365 people have been found infected with the novel coronavirus- 326 through the PCR test and 38 through the antigen test- in the last 24 hours across the country.

President condoles death of people in road accidents

In her Twitter post today, the Head of State offered condolences to those who died in the sad incidents that happened in Mugu, Sindhupalchowk, Achham, Syangja, Dadeldhura, Kaski, among other places while going home for celebrating Dashain and travelling for an outing. The President also extended condolences to the bereaved families.

President pays homage to Palanchowk Bhagawati   (Photo Feature)

President Bidya Devi Bhandari today visited Kavrepalanchowk to pay homage to the Goddess Palanchowk Bhagawati on the occasion of the Mahaashtami of the Bada Dashain festival.