2,726 new cases of COVID-19, 1,778 recoveries, 20 deaths in 24 hours

In 12,655 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 2,726 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population in its regular update.

NC 14th General Convention: over 852 thousand verified as active members

The Nepali Congress (NC) has provided the party membership to 852 thousand 711 people across the country. The membership was granted in view of the party's upcoming General Convention scheduled on September 1 to 4.

President Bhandari undergoes regular health checkup   

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has visited Maharajgunj-based Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for a regular health checkup.    

NC Central Active Membership Investigation Committee submits report

Krishna Prasad Poudel, secretary at the NC party office, said that the Central Active Membership Investigation Committee had presented its report regarding active membership of the party in the meeting.

Prime Minister Deuba and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair Dahal meet   

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ have held a meeting today morning.    

Govt to bear quarantine expenses of deported Nepalis

The government has decided to bear the quarantine expenses of the deportee Nepalis and those who have been released from foreign jails while returning home. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar, on Monday, took the decision to this effect. According to Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, “The Ministry of Labour would make necessary arrangements for the expenditure and the Ministry...

COVID third wave can hit Nepal any time: Experts

Following the relaxation of the prohibitory order in various districts across the nation, including the Kathmandu Valley, active cases of COVID-19 have been on the rise. The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) on Monday reported that there are 27,908 active cases of COVID-19 across the nation.

EC gives legitimacy to JSP chaired by Upendra Yadav

The Election Commission has decided to give legitimacy to the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) chaired by Upendra Yadav's party.

2,391 new cases of COVID-19, 1,686 recoveries, 25 fatalities in 24 hours

In 12,240 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 2,391 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population in its regular update.

JSP-N leaders, cadres at Election Commission for 'head count'

Leaders and party cadres of both the factions of Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N) have reached the Election Commission along with their identity cards.

Vaccination, economic recovery in priority: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Janardan Sarma said on Sunday that the government investment would be focused on vaccines against the COVID-19 disease since the rehabilitation of the economy fully hinges on the vaccination drive. “For the immediate moment, vaccination campaign is the government priority so its investment will be in this task. Economic revival will be expedited with the speedy vaccination drive,” he said in an interaction with the former finance ministers today.

Govt to begin preparation for possible COVID 3rd wave

A meeting of the Central Security Committee has decided to begin preparations for the potential third wave of COVID-19 pandemic. A meeting of the committee held at Singha Durbar under the chairmanship of Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand Sunday afternoon took the decision.

Construction of road eases life of Manahari locals

Locals are ecstatic over the construction of a paved road from Manedanda to Ramauli village in Ward No. 7 of the Manahari Rural Municipality. The road section is paved with slabs of concrete and consists of a short-distance bridge.

Telecom networks take 10 seconds for call connection

All three mobile phone service providers in the country have failed to meet the standard call setup time and setup success. A recent study conducted by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) concluded that the call set up time of Nepal Telecom (NT), Ncell and Smart Telecom (ST) is higher than the threshold set by the telecom regulator in the country.

SC refuses to issue interim order in JSP-N Chair Thakur’s favour

The Supreme Court has refused to issue interim order on the writ petition filed by Mahanta Thakur-led faction of Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N).

MoHP reports 1,539 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours

In 10,569 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,539 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population in its regular update.

Umesh Shrestha appointed as health state minister

President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed Umesh Shrestha as the Health State Minister.

PM Deuba urged to ensure vaccines to traders soon   

Nepal National Traders' Federation has urged Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure vaccines immediately to the industrialists and traders so that country's economy would be made dynamic.    

CCTV cameras aid crime investigations and traffic control

The Police are easily able to identify the culprit behind daily occurring crimes with the help of CCTV. In today’s age, CCTV’s are a must for the Police investigating crimes.

Tourism loses business confidence, manpower amidst pandemic uncertainty

A 25-room tourist-level Hotel Sampada in Bhairahawa, the gateway to Lumbini, was in business for a year-and-a-half when the deadly coronavirus pandemic hit the country and lockdown was imposed to control the virus. The hotel went out of business immediately while uncertainty prevailed.