MoHP reports 1,423 new cases of COVID-19

In 11,111 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,423 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) through its regular update.

Bodies of six murdered sent to BPKIHS, preliminary probe shows iron rod used to murder

Lal Dhwaj Subedi, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Sankhuwashabha District Police Office, said that, as per the preliminary investigation, the deceased were found to have been murdered with the use of iron rod on their head and bodies and not by any sharp weapons.

PM stresses equitable access to vaccines

The 74th Regional Committee meeting of WHO South-East Asia Region kicked off Monday with health leaders calling for greater commitment to building resilient health systems and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

Overnight torrent inundates 800 homes in Valley

Heavy and record breaking downpour in the Kathmandu Valley since Sunday midnight affected normal life as over 800 houses close to rivers got inundated. Although no human casualty was reported, many houses and a lot of property have been damaged, according to Nepal Police Headquarters. Settlements along the banks of the Bagmati, Bishnumati, Hanumante, Manohara, Dhobikhola, Balkhu-Tukucha were inundated following the torrential rains since Sunday midnight. Flood entered in around 882 houses in Kathmandu,...

Govt okays revised schedule for Census 2078

The government has approved the revised schedule of National Census-2078 BS. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and the government spokesperson Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, said the Cabinet meeting held on Monday approved the revised schedule of Census 2078 BS. Earlier, the census schedule was affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Swift endorsement of Civil Service Bill emphasised

As soon as the provincial and local level elections were conducted in 2017, the government’s top priority lay in introducing a new Federal Civil Service Act in order to change the structure of the nation’s bureaucracy in line with federalism.

1,488 new cases of COVID-19, 1,743 recoveries, 20 fatalities in 24 hours

In 11,609 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,488 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) through its regular update.

Home Minister Khand pledges support to address minorities' issues 

Home Minister Balkrishna Khand has assured of initiation to address the issues of sexual and gender monitories.     During his meeting with a joint delegation from the Federation of Sexual and Gender Minorities, Nepal and the Blue Diamond Society today at the Ministry, the Minister said this, according to Blue Diamond Society executive director Manisha Dhakal.    

PM Deuba insists on collective efforts to tackle pandemic

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has spoken about the need for collective efforts among the South-East Asian nations to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Language Commission recommends province-wise official languages before government 

The Language Commission has recommended different languages for province-wise use for official works. The Commission formed in line with the Constitution has also presented criteria and bases of languages suggested for opting as official languages in provinces.    

Tackling climate change impacts becoming challenging: Minister Bhusal

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Pampha Bhusal, has said tackling the impact of climate change is becoming challenging.   

Recoveries outnumber new COVID infections

The number of recoveries has, of late, been higher than the number of new COVID-19 cases in Nepal. On Sunday, 976 new COVID-19 cases were reported against 1,534 recoveries in 24 hours. Earlier on Saturday, 2,195 COVID-19 patients recovered and 1,024 new cases were detected.

Suneera makes her mark in aviation sector

The first Nepali registered female Aeronautical Engineer, Suneera Regmi, broke all kinds of gender barriers to pursue her dream in the aviation industry, which is predominantly a male turf. She is the first among 18 (3.56%) females in Nepal to pursue their career in this field. She got her license from Nepal Engineer Council in 2008 and has been working as the Senior Flight Operation Engineer with Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) for the last 12 years.

CPN (Unified Socialist) becomes one of largest parties in Sudur Paschim Province, 3 more lawmakers join it today

Dirgha Sodari, lawmaker and also provincial minister for Infrastructure Development, Tara Lama Tamang, UML's former chief whip in the province, and Prakash Rawal, former state minister in the province today identified themselves with the CPN (Unified Socialist) at the provincial office of the Election Commission here.

Home Ministry objects to activities capable of jeopardising friendly ties

The Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed its objection to the happening of activities capable of jeopardising friendly relations with neighbours. 

976 new cases of COVID-19, 1,534 recoveries, 20 fatalities in 24 hours

In 5,170 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 976 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) through its regular update.

PM Deuba stresses on rooting out human trafficking  

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that all three tiers of the government were effortful towards preventing human trafficking which has developed as a blot on human civilization itself.

CPN-Unified Socialist allocates responsibilities to party leaders

The CPN-Unified Socialist has allocated the responsibilities of the leaders. CPN-Unified Socialist MP Birodh Khatiwada informed The TRN Online that the responsibilities have been divided into the standing committee, secretariat members and province in-charges.

House session called for September 8

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has called the session of the Federal Parliament at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 8. Issuing a statement, the Office of the President informed that the President had called the session at the recommendation of the Council of Ministers as per the Article 93(1) of the constitution. Earlier, the government has recommended to the President to convene a parliamentary session later this week.

Minister Khand inspects Melamchi, Helambu

Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand Saturday inspected the flood-affected areas of Helambu and Melamchi in Sindhupalchowk district. The two major market hubs of the district – Helambu and Melamchu – were hit hardest in initial days of monsoon season on June 15 and 30 and had faced huge damage to properties and human lives. Several persons had been killed while over 20 have still been missing in the devastating flash flood of June 15.