Ukrainian oil and gas facilities burn as West prepares new sanctions

Russian forces have attacked oil and gas facilities in Ukraine, sparking huge explosions, officials said on Sunday, as Western allies prepared new sanctions, including banishing key Russian banks from the main global payments system.

Actor Pal Shah surrenders to police

Actor Pal Shah has surrendered at the District Police Office, Tanahu on Sunday. DSP Yuba Raj Khadka of the District Police Office Tanahun informed that he was taken under control by the police some time ago.

Ruling coalition agrees to approve MCC today with explanatory remarks

At a meeting of the ruling coalition on Sunday morning, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreed to be approved by parliament with explanatory remarks.

NC and UML leaders hold discussion in Balkot

Discussion between leaders of Nepali Congress and CPN UML is underway in Balkot.

101 new cases, 540 recoveries in 24 hours

In 2,239 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 101 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Nepal calls for international community to make vaccines accessible to all

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Narayan Khadka recognized the current pandemic as a common global problem and called for a strong push to make vaccines accessible and affordable to all. 

'We are searching alternatives to protect alliance, resolve national problem': Chair Dahal 

Chairperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that they have been focusing their attention to find out the solution to the national problem without breaking the ruling coalition.    

PM Deuba, Chairman Prachanda hold meeting

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' are holding a meeting at Baluwatar, the Prime Minister's official residence.

Maoist leaders insists on concluding MMC proposal, keeping ruling alliance intact

CPN (Maoist Centre) is of the view of concluding the proposal to ratify the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact by keeping the existing ruling alliance intact. The party, however, is to come up with a new approach in regard to the matter if the condition arrives for discontinuity of the alliance.

Tikapur Airport will come into operation soon: Minister Ale

Reaffirming his commitment to bring the Airport into operation very soon, the Minister said that the report to be prepared by the Study Committee will determine whether the Airport will be operative at the old space or new one.

158 new cases, 555 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,452 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 158 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Extreme wildfires set to become more frequent

Extreme wildfires are set to become more frequent, increasing by around 50 per cent by the end of this century, according to a new UN report.

Demonstration against MCC (Photo feature)

Mass organisations of the CPN (Maoist Center), CPN (Unified Socialist) and other political parties demonstrated against the MCC at the New Baneshwor area where the Federal Parliament building is located.

PM Deuba, UML Chair Oli hold discussion at Baluwatar

Govinda Pariyar, Prime Minister Deuba's press coordinator, informed that Chair Oli reached Baluwatar for the meeting with PM Deuba.

Environment conducive created to conclude MCC: Govt spokesperson Karki

Talking to the media after the meeting of the two leaders at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor, Minister Karki claimed that following the meeting attended by top leaders of the NC and UML, an environment conducive was created for reaching a conclusion on the MCC ratification that has been tabled in the House of Representatives.

All Nepalis in Ukraine safe: NRNA

The Council has received the information that other 44 students in Ukraine and more than 200 Nepalis are in transit and all the Nepalis in Ukraine have been requested to inform the Council about their condition.

Chairmen Prachanda, Oli hold meeting

Ramesh Mall, Prachanda's personal secretary, informed that leaders Prachanda and Oli are holding a meeting at the office of the parliamentary party of the UML in the Federal Parliament building in New Baneshwor.

151 new cases, 562 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,508 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 151 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

MCC enlisted in possible business of parliament meeting tomorrow

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact has been included in the list of possible agendas of the House of Representatives (HoR) for tomorrow's meeting.

Russia launches full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two and confirmation of the worst fears of the West.