Maoist Centre's local-level conventions held nationwide

Party's Central Office Secretary Shreeram Dhakal said that processes were initiated for the selection of new leadership after completing the inaugural session in most of the local levels.

COVID-19 update: 197 new infections, 325 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,907 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 197 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Why the Omicron variant is causing concern

The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world, with a number of countries banning travellers from several southern African countries.

18 people including Deepak Bista applied for NSC Member Secretary

18 people, including legendary taekwondo player Deepak Bista, have applied for the post of member secretary of the National Sports Council (NSC), the executive body of Nepali sports.

Experts warn new variant might spread across Nepal due to open borders

Experts have warned that the new Coronavirus variant ‘Omicron’ detected in Africa might spread across Nepal because of the regular International flights and the open border.

COVID-19 update: 242 new infections, 302 recoveries in 24 hours

In 7,829 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 242 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Students taking no-objection letters for abroad study reduced to half

The number of students who had taken no-objection letters to abroad study for graduate and undergraduate programs has reduced to 50 per cent in comparison to pre-pandemic following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

President concerned over degrading fiscal discipline

Inaugurating a newly constructed building of the Auditor General amidst a programme here Thursday, the Head-of-the-State said the role of the Office of Auditor General (OAG) was vital in maintaining and promoting fiscal discipline. She further made it clear that the role of federal, province and local governments was equally important in implementing and establishing fiscal discipline.

COVID-19 update: 281 new infections, 298 recoveries in 24 hours

In 7,104 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 281 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Lottery-based hearing from Dec 1

The full court meeting of the Supreme Court has decided to begin hearing based on the lottery system from December 1.

Full court meeting today, preparation to adopt lottery-based hearing

A full court meeting is going to be held in the Supreme Court today. Supreme Court communication expert Kishor Poudel informed that the full court meeting will be held on Thursday at 2 pm.

Poor visibility leads to cancellation of 10 flights daily

Daily flights have been affected due to a lack low of visibility. According to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), up to 10 daily flights have been cancelled due to bad weather.

Sweden's first female PM resigns on day one

Magdalena Andersson was announced as a leader on Wednesday but resigned after her coalition partner quit the government and her budget failed to pass.

Link schools to industrial skills: Finance Minister Sharma

Addressing the national Council of All Nepal Unified Teachers Association on Wednesday, Minister Sharma viewed students could be oriented on agriculture, farms as well as garden. Educated human resources help increase production, he added.

Plane collides with a jackal on runway in Nepalgunj airport; crew, passengers safe

Subhash Jha, chief of the office, informed that all the crew members and the passengers of the plane are safe and that the Buddha Air aircraft hit the jackal on the runway while the plane was on a low speed after landing.

Lottery-based hearing from Dec 1

The informal meeting of 19 Justices at Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hold another full court meeting by forging agreement with court administration and enforce the lottery-based allocation of hearing.

Province 2 Assembly session being called, province name likely to be endorsed

The government of Province 2 has recommended for calling the 8th session of the provincial assembly on December 15.

266 cases scheduled, 10 benches fixed for today at SC

266 cases have been scheduled in the ten benches - two single and remaining eight joint ones, according to the SC.

Hearing in all kinds of cases begin, though not effectively

Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher JB Rana had assigned judges for all kinds of cases including habeas corpus today. Of the ten benches, nine were joint and one single.

'Don't elect teachers, civil employees as party representatives'

The EC has reminded the political parties of the provision in Clause 14 (2) of the Political Party Act 2017 wherein it is mentioned that no working teacher, employee, or lecturer can be a member of a political party.