NA election results: Ruling coalition 18, UML 1

According to the results, 18 candidates of the ruling coalition have got elected whereas the main opposition CPN (UML) has won only one seat.

1.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrives

A total of 1.3 million doses of vaccine donated by France and Italy through the COVAX facility has arrived here today.

All candidates of ruling coalition elected to NA from Sudurpaschim, Lumbini provinces

Those who got elected as NA members from the Sudurpaschim Province are Narayandatta Mishra of Nepali Congress, Madan Kumari (Garima) Shah of CPN (Unified Socialist) and Jagat Parki of CPN (Maoist Center).

National Census 2021: 95 men per 100 women gender ratio

The female population is seen further increasing in this census as compared to the previous one. The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), a body under the National Planning Commission, released the preliminary results of the National Population Census 2021 today.    

5,571 new cases, 4,433 recoveries, five deaths in 24 hrs

As many as 5,571 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the PCR test of 13,549 people across the country in the last 24 hours.

E-payment at customs launched, customs clearance becomes possible from home

The Finance Minister also shared on the occasion that vehicle scanners will be used at the customs checkpoints very soon. He added that the work related to bringing the vehicle scanner as part of the continued improvement of the customs has reached the final stage, stating that the vehicle scanner is also linked to national security and not just for checking goods.

NA election: voting concludes, results likely by evening

The election was held to fulfill the 19 seats of the NA which are getting vacant on March 4. The tenure of eight NA members from CPN (UML), four from CPN (Unified Socialist), four from CPN (Maoist Center) and three from Nepali Congress is expiring on that date.

National Assembly election result today

The Election Commission has stated that the results of the ongoing voting for 19 vacant seats in the National Assembly will be made public today.

National Assembly election: voting underway in all seven provinces

Voting for the 19 vacant seats in the National Assembly has started in all seven provinces from 9 am on Wednesday.

CTEVT postpones all examinations

Issuing a notice on Tuesday, the Office of Controller of the Examinations of CTEVT confirmed the postponement of the examinations in view of corona virus spread.

Prasuti Griha provides delivery services to 90 pregnant women infected with Corona in a week

Dr. Amir Babu Shrestha, Director of the PMWH, also known as Prasuti Griha, said that despite having 22 percent of the medical and non-medical staff staying on leave for suffering from COVID-19, the hospital provided birthing services to 90 pregnant women, with COVID-19, from January 16 to 23.

9,432 new cases, eight deaths in 24 hours

In 18,103 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 9,432 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

CPN (Maoist Chair) Prachanda's spouse Sita discharged from hospital

In its statement, the hospital has urged the patient family to get her admitted to the hospital for additional treatment if her health deteriorates.

Nepal ranks 117th in 2021 Corruption Index, no improvement

In Nepal, the level of corruption in 2021 is the same as in the previous year. According to a recent report by Transparency International on Corruption, Nepal is still one of the most corrupt countries in the world.

Preliminary report of National Census -2021 ready to be unveiled

The Bureau under the National Planning Commission had conducted first round of census from September 15 to October 4, 2021 while second phase of census was held from November 11-25, 2021.

8,054 new cases, four deaths in 24 hours

In 16,654 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 8,054 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

NOC pays over Rs 13 billion to IOC with government’s assistance   

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), the state-owned trading enterprise of the country, has paid Rs 13.2 billion to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) for the purchase of crude oil.

NRB warns of action against those involved in virtual currency, networking business

Issuing a press statement on Sunday, the NRB said anyone found involved in the business of crypto currency and pyramid-based networking as hyper fund, jocyal, crowd1, soul max and global would be punished.

Silence period of NA election to begin from today midnight

During the silence period, publicity of election and soliciting voters are banned and that all publicity materials including election symbols placed within 300 meters of polling stations should be removed, according to the Election Commission, Nepal.

Leaders of five party ruling coalition consult with law experts

"The leaders of the five parties held a joint discussion with the law experts. There is constitutional provision that the Act relating to Local Level Election becomes invalid wherever it contravenes with the Constitution. This has called for the need to amend the Act," informed Dev Prasad Gurung, a leader of the ruling CPN (Maoist Center), who participated in the meeting.