COP26: World leaders promise to end deforestation by 2030

More than 100 world leaders will promise to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, in the COP26 climate summit's first major deal. Brazil - where stretches of the Amazon rainforest have been cut down - will be among the signatories on Tuesday.

Dhanwantari Jayanti and Aarogyata Diwas being observed today

The Dhanwantari Jayanti and Aarogya Diwas (Day) is being observed throughout the country today by organizing various programmes. The Day is marked in commemoration of the birth of the Hindu deity Dhanwantari who is believed to have propounded the ayurveda.

Bus passengers going home for festivals to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Ministry of Health and Population has started providing vaccines against coronavirus from today to the passengers going home for the Tihar festival. 

Tihar festival begins from today

Tihar, the second biggest festival of Nepali Hindus, is beginning today.

Plane hits warthog on runway

A plan belonging to Sita Air hit a warthog on the runway while taking off Nepalgunj Airport for Simkot, Humla this morning.

Three French climbers go missing for six days

Three French nationals who arrived here to climb the Khangteka peak at the Khumbu region in the district have gone missing for six days.    

Humans should be conscious for mitigating causes of climate change: President Bhandari   

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said the human race should be conscious of reducing the direct causes of climate change and adverse impacts on the environment. The President said this after observing the apple farm run by Agro Manang Pvt Ltd in Manang today. 

Optical fibre installation covers 1,013 kms

Optical fibre has been installed along 1,013 kilometres length so far under the Optical Fiber Backbone Network Expansion Project across the country.  

Effective implementation of Lumbini Master Plan required: President Bhandari

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stressed the need for the effective implementation of the Lumbini Master Plan in order to develop this world heritage site into a major international tourism destination.    

Lumbini’s development should be priority of government: President

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that Lumbini is the site of global attraction and its development should be the priority of the Nepal Government. 

Government is committed to encourage foreign investment: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the government is always ready to guarantee security to foreign investors. 

COVID-19 update: 297 fresh cases, 911 recoveries reported

In 5,316 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 297 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

One billion business continuity loan for COVID-19 affected tourism, cottage industries

The government has till the second month of the current fiscal year provided a loan worth one billion rupees for the payment to the employees and workers of tourism and cottage industries.    

Everest's 100 years of destiny and death on the roof the world

While the expedition of 1921 didn't attempt a summit, it certainly paved the way for the first successful ascent in 1953, led by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary -- and for many more that followed. "Everest is now one of the most popular big mountains to climb in the world and, with that, comes an influx of money and infrastructure in the region," says Dzierzak.

11 Afghan nationals arrested from Sinamangal

Police have arrested 11 Afghan nationals from Sinamangal of Kathmandu this morning.

100,620 doses of Pfizer vaccines arrive in Nepal from US

100,620 doses of Pfizer vaccines provided by the United States of America have arrived in Nepal today Monday.

I am not involved in making Hamal a minister: Chief Justice Rana

Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana has made it clear that he has no involvement in making Gajendra Hamal a minister. He said this during a meeting with the office-bearers, including the president, of Nepal Bar Association here today, he said he has not told any leader (of political party) to make anyone the government minister.  

Relief package for flood-affected people to be announced soon: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said a relief package would be brought at the soonest targeting the people affected by the flood.    

COVID-19 update: 438 new cases, 817 recoveries, 8 fatalities in 24 hours

In 4,972 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 438 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday through its regular update.

Six tourists including four German nationals rescued

Six tourists including four German nationals have been rescued by Nepal Police from Mustang today.  According to the District Police Office, Mustang, the tourists have not been in contact since October, 21 and were rescued by a helicopter.