Mission to smack a space rock is set for launch

A spacecraft is set to launch and test technology that may one day be needed to tip a dangerous asteroid off course. Nasa's Dart mission will evaluate a longstanding proposal for neutralising a sizeable space rock headed for Earth.

More than 22,000 passengers use Tribhuvan International Airport daily

The aviation business, which was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been flourishing recently. According to the statistics of Tribhuvan International Airport, more than 22,000 passengers are being transported daily.

Female sterilisation fourfold higher than males

According to the data of Family Planning and RH section under Department of Health Services (DoHS), a total of 12,793 females are recorded to be new users of sterilisation in the fiscal year 2077/78 than 3597 recorded new male users of sterilisation.  

COVID-19 update: 367 new infections, 258 recoveries in 24 hours

In 9,921 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 367 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Glasgow Summit fails to forge deal to meet LDCs expectations

The much-awaited 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Glasgow, Scotland, has drawn mixed reactions towards combating climate change. There are signs of progress where developing world’s issues were seriously discussed and possibility of mitigation could move ahead if plans are executed to decrease already rising earth’s temperature.

UN peacekeepers face greater threats from complex conflicts

The more than 66,000 United Nations peacekeepers are confronting greater threats today because conflicts have become more complex and are driven by an increasing number of factors ranging from ethnic tensions and the impact of organized crime to illegal exploitation of resources and terrorism, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said Friday. Jean-Pierre Lacroix said in an interview with The Associated Press that even compared to two or three years ago, “most of our peacekeeping missions have a political...

COVID-19 update: 209 new infections, 444 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,145 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 209 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Prez Bhandari inaugurates Gyanmala Bhajan Khala, worries over climate change impacts

President Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the Khala amidst a programme organised here today. It was established in 1994BS and bhajan (hymn) is recited here since its establishment.

Yoga is best means for healthy life: PM Deuba  

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that yoga and meditation are excellent means for a healthy life, and the whole world has embraced yoga at present.  

COVID-19 update: 271 new infections, 369 recoveries in 24 hours

In 7,777 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 271 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Government focusing on promotion of clean energy to cope with climate change: PM Deuba 

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government has focused its special attention on the development and promotion of clean energy in order to resolve problems created due to the burgeoning climate change. 

Scores of passengers stranded at Simkot airport due to shortage of air tickets

Scores of passengers, including students, leaving Humla district for their destinations have been stranded as they have been struggling to book air tickets. As a result, students who are scheduled to return to their destinations for their studies after completing their festival vacations have been hit hard the most.

PM Deuba for publicising talents hidden in Nepali fame, dignity 

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stressed introducing the immense intellectual capacity of Nepal to the world by exposing the several talents hidden inside the country's fame and dignity.    

COVID-19 update: 260 fresh cases, 478 recoveries reported

In 5,225 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 260 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Dharahara tower achieves 70% reconstruction progress

According to the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), the reconstruction work of the Dharahara tower has been completed 70 per cent. NEA CEO Sushil Gyawali said that the reconstruction work of the tower is almost 70 per cent complete.

COVID-19 update: 355 fresh cases, 389 recoveries reported

In 9,134 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 355 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Jamarkattel and Lama swon in as ministers in Bagmati Province

Bagmati Province Chief Yadav Chandra Sharma administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shalikram Jamarkattel as Minister for Financial Affairs and Planning and to Nima Lama as Minister for Health.

PM Deuba participates in 12th National Census

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has participated in the 12th National Census. Enumerators reached the Prime Minister’s official residence, Baluwatar today, the first day of the campaign, to collect the details of the Prime Minister and his family. 

12th National Population Census formally kicks off with collection of President's personal details

The 12th National Population Census 2021 has been launched throughout the country today by collecting the particulars from President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

Cautious welcome for US-China climate agreement

Activists and politicians have cautiously welcomed an unexpected US-China declaration that vowed to boost climate cooperation. The EU and UN described the move as encouraging and an important step, but Greenpeace said both countries needed to show more commitment.