Separation anxiety can be seen in children as schools re-open

With the resumption of school after almost one and a half years of online class sessions, Arpan Poudel, aged 12, a Seventh-grader, from Kausaltar, ward 2, Bhaktpur is worried about returning to school. He said, “I am used to studying online and spending free time with family members. Now, I am afraid that I will lose all my family time.”

Municipality-level convention of NC begins today   

The village-municipal convention of the ruling Nepali Congress is starting from today under the 14th general convention of the party. The municipal-level convention is taking place in the districts where the ward convention is held as per the pre-determined date.    

Bhusal appointed General Secretary of CPN (Unified Socialist), Consensus forged on various posts

The ruling coalition party CPN (Unified Socialist) has allocated the responsibilities of various posts including four vice-presidents.

COVID-19 update: 656 new cases, 1,413 recoveries, 12 fatalities in 24 hours

In 7,304 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 656 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday through its regular update.

Delay in cabinet expansion; initiation of some remarkable works

Though the duration of 60 days is not adequate to make big achievements, it is of course the time to show indication the country is moving towards stability from the prevailing uncertainty and instability. The responsibility however rests on Prime Minister Deuba.   

COVID-19 update: 835 new cases, 1,234 recoveries, 16 fatalities in 24 hours

In 8,540 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 835 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday through its regular update.

Sanu Sherpa climbing Dhaulagiri to set record of conquering 14 highest peaks twice

Sanu Sherpa, who has set a world record by climbing 14 mountains above 8000 meters, is going to climb Dhaulagiri mountain again to set a new record. He said that he is going to climb Dhaulagiri to become the first person in the world by climbing 14 high mountains above 8000 meters twice.

4.4 million doses of Vero Cell vaccines arrive from China

4.4 million doses of the Vero Cell vaccine have arrived in Nepal via Nepal Airlines from China at 1.30 PM on Friday.

Advance flight ticket booking likely to open from next week

The Airline Operators Association of Nepal is preparing to open advance flight ticket booking from the first week of September. Yograj Kandel, the spokesperson of the Association told The TRN Online that a meeting will be held on Friday for this.

4.4 million doses of Vero Cell arriving from China by Saturday, 18+ age groups likely to be vaccinated

The 4.4 doses of Vero-Cell COVID-19 vaccines will be arrived in Nepal by Saturday from China. It has been said that 18 plus age groups and most districts are likely to be incorporated in the vaccination drive.

Suicide rate increases by 14.2% in a year, province 1 has highest suicide cases

The suicide rate has increased by 14.2 per cent in a year between the fiscal year 2076/77 to 2077/78 BS. As per the data of Nepal Police, in the fiscal year, 2077/78 BS 7,141 cases of suicide have been recorded which was 889 more than the suicide data of the 2076/77 fiscal year. In the fiscal year 2076/77 BS the number of suicide was 6252.

Europe's doors are closing to Americans

It was too good to last. While summer saw much of Europe open up to American visitors, offering them the chance to fulfil lockdown dreams of eating gelato in Italy or touring the art museums of Paris, the season's end has brought with its new restrictions, and the doors to the continent begin to close.

Meeting of ruling coalition ends inconclusively

The meeting of the ruling coalition has been ended inconclusively. A meeting of the ruling coalition held at the Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday morning ended without any conclusion.

COVID-19 update: 777 new cases, 1,368 recoveries, 12 fatalities in 24 hours

In 6,137 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 777 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday through its regular update.

Accused was returned from foreign employment and dropped out of school

Police have arrested an accused involved in the murder of the Karki family of Umling in Madi Municipality-1 of Sankhuwasabha district. Police have arrested 26-year-old Lok Bahadur Karki, a neighbour, for killing his own family.

US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end

Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was 9/11, the staggering starting point for a new era of terror, war, politics, patriotism and tragedy. The U.S. marks the milestone anniversary Saturday under the pall of a pandemic and in the shadow of a frantic withdrawal from Afghanistan, which fell to the same militant rulers who gave safe haven to the plotters of the 2001 attacks.

COVID-19: Active cases down by 30 per cent

The coronavirus infection rate has been found decreasing and the recovery rate increasing in recent days compared to the third week of August. As per the statistics, the number of active cases on Thursday has decreased by about 30 per cent compared to the number of cases reported on August 19. It is found that the number of active cases has been dropping significantly.  

Experts say COVID-19 antibody tests are not necessary

Experts have recommended not go for anti-body testing to assess the immunity level against Coronavirus infection. Experts said that COVID-19 antibody tests can help identify people who may have been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus or have recovered from a COVID-19 infection.

COVID-19 update: 1,058 new cases, 1,845 recoveries, 14 fatalities in 24 hours

In 8,898 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,058 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday through its regular update.

Rs 3 billion saved in two years of interstate petroleum pipeline

The operation of the Nepal-India Interstate Petroleum Pipeline has been completed for two years, resulting in the saving of Rs 3 billion. It used to be spent in the transportation of petroleum products from India to Nepal earlier.