Injured 67-year-old woman dies, fire under control

An old woman has died after being injured in a fire that broke out at Phungling Bazaar in Taplejung district on Friday morning. Chulimaya Limbu, 67, who was seriously injured in the fire, died while undergoing treatment.

President's call to work on reducing road accidents

Expressing sorrow over the death of 15 passengers in a bus accident at Madi of Sankhuwasabha today, the President has extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. She also wished speedy recovery of the injured.

French delegation calls on Prez Bhandari

Matters related to the relationship between the two countries, issues of mutual interest, and concerns were shared during the meeting, according to the statement issued by Sagar Acharya, spokesperson of the Office of the President.

77 new cases, 429 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,801 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 77 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Communications related laws brought to regulate media: Minister Karki

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, has clarified that law related to communications was introduced to regulate media, not to bring it under control and to curtail press freedom and right to expression.

China provides humanitarian aid supplies for Ukraine

At the request of the Ukrainian side, the Red Cross Society of China will provide humanitarian aid supplies to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.

French delegation calls on PM Deuba

On the occasion, PM Deuba lauded the support extended by France, a long-standing ally of Nepal, to Nepal's socioeconomic sector.

French delegation pays courtesy call on Speaker Sapkota

On the occasion, Speaker Sapkota said that the 73-year-old diplomatic relations between Nepal and France have been mutual and exemplary.

NC to launch month-long local poll campaign

The campaign will start on March 13 and conclude on April 12, according to the NC spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat.

Xi urges joint support for peace talks between Russia, Ukraine

Xi made the remarks while attending a video summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Home Minister asks NC cadres to clear rumours on MCC

At a programme organised to handover the GP Koirala Memorial Journalism Prize in Manigram of Rupandehi district on Tuesday, Minister Khand said voters should be informed to reduce the possible loss that could happen just after the MCC ratification.

PM Deuba says govt has prioritised climate change impact reduction policy

"Our glaciers are melting due to global warming. Agriculture and human life has witnessed a serious impact due to disasters including unseasonal rains. We have strongly raised all these issues in the recently held COP 26 (26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties). Efforts of all are needed to address this issue," the PM added.

74 new cases, 348 recoveries in 24 hours

In 3,638 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 74 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

CPN (US) CWC meeting in Kathmandu

CPN (Unified Socialist) has scheduled a meeting of its Central Working Committee on March 9-10 in Kathmandu.

Five of a family found unconscious at Ramkot, one dies during treatment

Five persons from the same family were found unconscious last night. The entire family staying in rent at Ramkot Dandapauwa of Nagarjun Municipality-6, Kathmandu, was found in an unconscious state at 9:30 pm Monday.    

CPN (Maoist Center) to launch local election campaign

He said the discussion was also held on mobilizing central leaders at the provincial, district and municipal levels for the election campaign.

533 Nepalis have exited Ukraine safely: Foreign Minister Khadka

Foreign Minister Dr. Narayan Khadka has informed that  533 Nepalis have safely exited from Ukraine and reached neigbouring countries of Ukraine.

66 new cases, 376 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,145 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 66 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Next Central Committee Meeting of CPN (MC) proposed for June 3

The CPN (Maoist Centre) has proposed to convene another meeting of the Central Committee on June 3. At the meeting of the CPN (MC) Central Committee held on Monday, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' proposed to convene another meeting of the Central Committee on June 3, said Central Member Dilip Maharjan.

Campaign for climate justice: women’s team sets out for Gorakshep

A team including Supreme Court judge Sapana Pradhan Malla and others have left Lobuche for Gorakshep. The team had stayed at Lobuche on Sunday and set out for Gorekshep this morning. The squad comprising 40 females is far okay, according to Prajita Kari, chair of an organisation Saath Sathai that organises the trip to Kalapathhar, located at an elevation of 5,600 meters above sea level.