92 new cases, 354 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,458 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 92 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Police stops nine child marriages in Dhanusha

The child marriage of nine girls taking place in different places of Dhanusha district has been stopped. According to the District Police Office, Dhanusha, the child marriage of nine girls has been stopped due to child marriage in various local level wards of the district.

Nepal needs 8.8 million more vaccines against COVID-19

The government has estimated that Nepal still needs more than 8.8 million vaccines against the coronavirus.

Security Tightened at Tribhuvan International Airport

Improvement works for the security arrangements at Tribhuvan International Airport have been started. Teknath Sitaula, the spokesperson of the TIA, said that the airport management has started the maintenance work in the field saying that the security arrangements have been challenged due to the weakening of the outer layer.

40-mile Russian convoy threatens Kyiv; shelling intensifies

A 40-mile convoy of Russian tanks and other vehicles threatened Ukraine’s capital Tuesday as an intense shelling attack targeted the country’s second-largest city, and both sides looked to resume talks in the coming days aimed at stopping the fighting.

Prohibitory order issued in Surkhet

The District Administration Office, Surkhet, has issued a prohibitory order from 8:15 pm tonight to 7:00 pm on Tuesday after the agitation against the ratification of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement turned violent.

Cabinet meeting thanks all for helping endorse MCC

The Cabinet decision also reiterated the commitment of the government of Nepal that Nepal's territory will not be allowed to be used against any friendly and neighbouring countries including China and India.

MCC starts new chapter of development, cooperation: Dr. Mahat

"The USA has welcomed the ratification of the MCC along with the interpretive declaration," he said.

National political uncertainty ended with MCC endorsement: Prachanda

"An outlet has been given to the political uncertainty. There was a situation whether this government remains in its seat or gets toppled and whether the present ruling alliance goes apart or stands upright. All these uncertainties have ended now and that alliance has been maintained," he said at a press meet today.

119 new cases, 400 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,218 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 119 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Calibration flight completed at Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has completed a mechanical test flight (calibration flight) at Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa and started calibration flight at five more airports. It has started calibration flights at Pokhara, Biratnagar, Simara, Nepalgunj and Tribhuvan International Airport.

Suspicious object found in front of parliament building, defused

The Nepali Army has defused a suspicious object found on the main road in front of the Parliament House in New Baneshwor on Monday.

Suspicious object found near Parliament building, police investigation underway

A suspicious object has been found near the Parliament building in New Baneshwor. According to the Metropolitan Police Circle, New Baneshwor, an investigation is underway into the incident.

HoR endorses MCC with explanatory notes

The House of Representatives (HoR) has endorsed the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact with explanatory notes.

Prof Khatri appointed Ambassador to the United States

A meeting of the Council of Ministers on October 28 had recommended the appointment of Professor Khatri as Ambassador to the United States. The newly appointed ambassador is the former executive director of the Institute of Foreign Affairs.

HoR endorses discussion proposal on MCC

he proposal of normal discussion over the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact has been endorsed by the House of Representatives (HoR).

Government gives special priority to development of fine arts: Minister Ale

He said so while inaugurating the 12th Academic Assembly of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) here today. The Culture Minister asserted that the Ministry will bring planned programmes for the development and promotion of fine arts in the country. He said the government will pay attention to the promotion of performing arts and culture by integrating the four separate Academies dedicated to these sectors.

94 new cases, 415 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,486 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 94 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

No need of grant laden with conditions

The former Prime Minister noted that cooperation between Nepal and the USA had a history of over seven decades but observed that the MCC was a web of conditions.

HoR begins deliberations on MCC compact

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma tabled a proposal seeking the general deliberations on the proposal to endorse the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact with the US Government. The meeting continues theoretical discussions over the MCC.