Do not make expressions casting dout on election: EC

At the press meet, EC spokesperson Shaligram Sharma Paudel said that 7 million 33 thousand ballot papers out of a total needed 19 million 400 thousand have been printed. The number of printed ballot papers suffices to the need for 39 districts.

Three new cases, 44 recoveries in 24 hours

In 2,262 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of three persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

689 climbers of 84 teams so far acquire permits for climbing various peaks this spring season

A total of 84 mountaineering teams have obtained permits till April 13 to climb mountains and peaks in Nepal in this spring season. These expedition teams have 689 members. Through the issue of mountain climbing permits, the government collected royalty of over Rs 373 million.  

President Bhandari extends best wishes on Nepali New Year 2079 BS

In her message on the occasion today, President Bhandari has wished for peace, prosperity, good health and progress for all the Nepalis. Bhandari spoke of the need to learn from the tough experiences of the past and move ahead accordingly.

15 new cases, 49 recoveries in 24 hrs

In 3,349 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 15 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Central mechanism to make final decision on seat sharing among ruling parties in local polls

The seat sharing among the ruling parties with regard to the mayor and deputy mayor of the metropolis and sub-metropolis will be decided by the political mechanism itself, according to the decision of the meeting of the mechanism held under chairmanship of Prime Minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba.

Nepal's economy in far better position than Sri Lanka's: former Governor Nepal

He made it a point that Sri Lanka's foreign debt has risen to 60 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) while in comparison Nepal's foreign debt consists of only 22 per cent of the GDP.

CPN (Maoist Center) to field at least a woman candidate as chief in a local level in all districts

The circular issued by the party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has made it mandatory for party committees to field a woman candidate for the post of mayor or chef in such local levels where the party is in a strong position to win the election.

Prez approves army mobilisation for local poll

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has approved mobilization of the army for the purpose of the local level election slated for May 13.

Follow election code of conduct: EC

"As all the political parties have expressed commitment to follow the election code of conduct 2078 has, EC is in the belief that the parties will abide by the rule about the size of the party's flag and the election symbol," EC stated in its statement today.

Electoral alliance as needed, based on party statute: Dr. Mahat

The main ruling Nepali Congress has concluded its 'Let's conduct home visits, Let's make NC victorious' campaign carried out in the context of the May 13 Local Level Election.

PM Deuba sees need of utility corridor for coordinated development

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has underscored the need of formulating a bill on urban development along with utility corridor to carry out the development and construction works in a coordinated manner.

Overall economic indicators are positive: Ministry of Finance

Country's economy that was marred by global COVID-19 pandemic for over two years was returning to normalcy, according to the government.

Children's magazine Muna marks 32nd anniversary

The magazine organised a dialogue between the children and Gandaki Province's Chief Minister Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokharel to celebrate its anniversary.

Finance Minister Sharma rules out economic crisis in country

Urging one and all not to go by rumours about country's flagging economy, Minister asserted that country's economy was moving in a positive direction despite the COVID-19 crisis and 'struggle' between Russia and Ukraine.

Finance Ministry forwards proposal to slash Govt. fuel allowance

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said that a proposal to cut the fuel allowance for government employees by 20 per cent has been forwarded to the Council of Ministers.

Office of Nagdhunga tunnel project vandalised

Sudip Giri, senior superintendent of police (SSP) at the Metropolitan Police Range, informed that the locals of the Dahachowk-Sisnekhola tunnel have vandalized the project office blaming the project has led to the drying of their drinking water sources.

Ballot papers for 28 districts printed

Shaligram Sharma Paudel, spokesperson of the EC, said at a regular press meet on Monday that 4.5 million 22 thousand ballot papers were printed so far and that the number could cover the demand of 28 districts.

22 new cases, 46 recoveries in last 24 hrs

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, none tested positive for the virus infection in the antigen test of 1,172 people.

22 mountaineers climb Mt. Dhaulagiri

21 mountaineers, 14 men and 7 women from two different expeditions, have taken permission to summit Mt. Dhaulagiri this year, according to the department.