Experts offer suggestions to govt on effective diplomacy

Experts of foreign policy and foreign affairs have expressed concerns about changing political scenarios and suggested the government to pay due attention to strengthen diplomacy. They said that strengthening diplomatic relations among countries is the most important and most challenging job to be accomplished by the government now. The Former Ambassadors’ Association, an independent think tank, is studying the matter to provide suggestions to the government. Dr. Shambhuram Simkhada, chairman...

President, PM felicitate Indian counterpart on India's 75th Independence Day

In her message, President Bhandari has highlighted the successful democratic journey as well as transformative economic development that India has achieved after independence. The President has also expressed confidence that the warm and friendly relations between Nepal and India would be further strengthened in the days to come.

Effective management and distribution of vaccine to fight pandemic: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the government is fully confident that effective management and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to fight the pandemic. 

1,793 new cases of COVID-19, 33 fatalities in 24 hours

In 8,088, Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,793 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday through its regular update.

Kodari Highway in sorry state

The Kodari Highway connecting Nepal with China is badly damaged by floods and landslides at several places. The highway has been damaged at several places, including the Kodari section, Liping Bazar, Daklang, Chakubhir, Sirishe and Jambu section after the road surface started caving in.

Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul

The Taliban have moved closer to retaking full control of Afghanistan, with the capital Kabul now the only major city left in government hands. On Sunday the militants took control of Jalalabad, a key eastern city, without a fight. It followed the seizure of the government's northern bastion of Mazar-i-Sharif just a day earlier.

Nepal-Pak ties cordial

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NC convention rescheduled for Nov. 25-29

The Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to hold its 14th general convention from November 25 to 29.

Festivals are essentially great unifiers

Giving people a chance to relax, unwind and get together with family members to forget life’s sorrows for a few days, these festivals are occasions of joy and merriment. But they also promote social cohesion and national unity, experts say. “Our festivals play a great role in bringing people from different communities together,” said Dilli Ram Prasai, head of the Department of Anthropology at the Tribhuvan University’s Post Graduate Campus, Biratnagar.

Nepal’s Blind Women’s Cricket team–the forgotten fraternity

Kathmandu, Aug. 15:They come from different parts of the country - some from Butwal, others from Syangja, and some few from Chitwan while a majority from Pokhara. They are teachers, students, wives and mothers coming from diverse backgrounds, yet somehow united by their unflinching passion for cricket and their impaired vision. It is this group of 15 women that is recognised as the world’s first-ever blind women’s cricket team. This is the story of how these women came together and conquered,...

COVID-19 vaccination in long interval of first dose still effective: MoHP

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has said the inoculation of the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in a long interval of the first dose would still be effective. 

Dahal proposes December 26-28 for national convention

CPN-Maoist Centre's chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has proposed December 26-28 for the national convention of the party. 

CPN-Maoist Centre Central Committee full meeting underway

The full meeting of the CPN-Maoist Centre Central Committee has begun. MC Chief Whip Dev Prasad Gurung informed The TRN Online that the meeting is underway at the Anupam Foodland, Battisputali.

Protecting snakes is beneficial, say conservationists

Sankes play an integral role in maintaining a balance in the ecosystem and have been worshipped by Hindus for a long time. However, they are treated as enemies and killed at first sight. Nevertheless, there is a rise in the trend of conserving snakes with their safe rescue rather than killing them. Many Nepalis have been involved in rescuing snakes and leaving them in forests recently; Shyam Kumar Pradhan and Birendra Tiwari are two of them.

2,763 new cases of COVID-19, 27 fatalities in 24 hours

In 11,708 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 2,763 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Friday through its regular update.

Youths' role vital for nation development: PM

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that the government had always been prioritising new thoughts, enthusiasm and hard work of the young generation. Extending best wishes on the occasion of 'International Youth Day 2021' in a virtual programme organised by the National Youth Council, Prime Minister Deuba said, "The future of the upcoming generation is determined by the thoughts and ideologies of today's youths."

'Night time restrictions may not help if day time crowd continues'

The public health specialists have criticised the decision of three Chief District Officers (CDOs) of Kathmandu Valley to restrict vehicular movement post 8:00 pm from today, stating that preventing crowding only in the evening was not enough to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Dr. Santa Kumar Das, COVID-19 coordinator of TU Teaching Hospital, said that imposing prohibitions only during the night-time won’t contain the spread of the virus. "This decision of three CDOs of the Valley does...

Lumbini Province CM KC sworn-in, seven ministers inducted in provincial government

Lumbini Province Chief Amik Sherchan has administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Chief Minister of Lumbini Province, Kul Prasad KC 'Sonam'.

2,473 new cases of COVID-19, 2,294 recoveries, 32 fatalities in 24 hours

In 10,806 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 2,473 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population during the daily update.

KC appointed as Lumbini Province Chief Minister

As many as 42 lawmakers of four political parties represented in the Lumbini province have today itself submitted a claim letter with their signature to the Province Chief to appoint KC as the Chief Minister.