NC to hold its district convention of remaining districts after 14th National Congress

The Nepali Congress has postponed all programmes of district convention including election of district working committee of those districts not conducting the district working committee election till today.

Hearing on cases affected in SC as lawyers demand an acting CJ

The hearing got affected after the lawyers questioned as to which justice has been assigned as the acting Chief Justice in the context that Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana has been hospitalized for COVID-19 treatment.

President issues six ordinances

They include Ordinance on amendment of some Acts against Sexual Violence, 2078, Ordinance to amend some Acts related to Criminal Offenses and Criminal Procedure, 2078, Nepal Police and Provincial Police (Operation, Supervision and Coordination) (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2078, Acid and Other Hazardous Chemicals (Regulation) Ordinance-2078, Social Security (First Amendment) Ordinance-2078 and Railway Ordinance-2078 BS.

Parties' conventions help foster national unity: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has hoped the conventions of the political parties would help build an environment for national unity and political consensus. PM Deuba said it while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the unity general convention of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).

PM Deuba insists on applied education

In his address to the 11th Senate of the Mid-Western University (MWU) here today, Prime Minister Deuba who is also the University Chancellor stressed the need for revising the University curriculum for producing skilled graduates so as to guide the country’s overall development course. “For this, scientific, applied, job-oriented and quality university education should be guaranteed by promoting collaboration among universities at home and abroad.”

Health Ministry urges not to travel abroad until absolutely necessary

The appeal was made in the wake of the identification and spread of the 'Omicron' variant of COVID-19 lately. Urging all Nepalis to observe precaution against COVID-19, the Ministry said that the 'Omicron' variant has not been detected in Nepal yet.

Govt effortful to create environment conducive for investment: PM Deuba

"Your investments and properties in Nepal will be secured. I assured that the government will guarantee this," he said on the silver jubilee of the Society of Economic Journalists-Nepal (SEJON) and SEJON award distribution ceremony here today.

Shuklaphanta National Park displaced ones await for justice for nearly two decades

Although the government rehabilitated many displaced ones in various phases, the plight of displaced ones here has not come to the light of the local authority. The local authority has already formed over two and half dozen of Commissions to address the issues but to no avail.

Inflation causes major crisis for fertilizer: Minister Yadav

Addressing an interaction programme organized by the Association of Nepal Agricultural Journalists here today, Minister Yadav argued that the old Procurement Act had also affected the procurement of the fertilizer in the country.

Karnali CM Shahi obtains vote of confidence

Not a single vote was cast against his proposal as the provincial lawmakers of the opposition CPN (UML) were absent in the meeting. The UML lawmakers are said to have not returned from their party General Convention that ended yesterday in Chitwan.

Finance Minister Sharma urges production of mobile phones in country

He pledged that the government would provide necessary assistance for the same. "I have heard that the Mero mobile company is at work to produce mobile phones in the country itself. Not only the company, should you (mobile phone entrepreneurs) all focus on the matter. The government will assist you," he said while inaugurating the second general convention of the Nepal mobile distributors association here today.

TU is synonym of higher education: PM Deuba

"Although COVID-19 pandemic stalled major activities in the country, teaching and learning continued through alternative means. The TU took initiative to implement its academic calendar by conducting examinations during pandemic", he argued.

COVID-19 update: 245 new infections, 256 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,329 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 245 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

12th National Census: Preliminary report to include Kuti, Gunji and Nabhi villages in Darchula  

The preliminary report of the 12th National Census (November 11-25, 2021) is likely to be unveiled within the next three months. The document is to incorporate details concerning Lipulek, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani as well.

Karnali Province CM Shahi to take vote of confidence today

Chief Minister of Karnali Province Jeevan Bahadur Shahi is taking a vote of confidence today (Tuesday).

NAM is still relevant : Speaker Sapkota

NAM Member States will continue to raise voice for peace, justice and development. Our Parliaments will continue to complement and encourage national efforts towards that end.

COVID-19 update: 243 new infections, 264 recoveries in 24 hours

In 7,231 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 243 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

NA helicopter supplies food in Limi

A helicopter of the Nepali Army has flown to Limi, a trans-Himalayan village by carrying food today. MP Rangmati Shahi, who is representing Humla district in the federal parliament, left for Limi this morning.

Marginalised, minorities should be mainstreamed to consolidate democracy: Speaker Sapkota

Observing that Democracy is the latest form of rule which gives roles to people in formulating national policies in practice as far as possible and it is used as most liked system, Speaker Sapkota made it a point that democracy is not free from challenges.

In wake of new variant reported in South Africa, Health Ministry urges people to stay alert

The variant classified as B 1.1.529 could spread to Nepal as well. So people visiting Nepal through South Africa should compulsorily stay in a week-long quarantine facility, said the Ministry.