25 new cases, 77 recoveries in 24 hrs

Only 25 people have been found infected with the novel coronavirus in the PCR test of 3,940 people in the last 24 hours.

Candidate in local polls should make 19-point self-declaration: EC

The Election Commission, Nepal, has made a provision for the candidate in the local level election to make self-declaration about the authenticity of their documents, eligibility to file nomination, and commitment to follow the election code of conduct.

PM Deuba address Fifth BIMSTEC Summit, stresses on stronger regional cooperation

PM Deuba said this during a virtual address to the Fifth BIMSTEC Summit held today in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theme of the BIMSTEC Fifth Summit is, 'Towards a Resilient Region, Prosperous Economies, Healthy Peoples'.

Russia-Ukraine talks "constructive" to settle conflict

During the fifth round of talks, or the fourth face-to-face meeting, which lasted for about three hours in Istanbul, the two sides finally clinched some progress in exploring possible ways out of the tensions. Local media reported that consultations will continue via video link.

NC to forge election alliance with ruling partners as needed

Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, NC spokesperson, informed that the CWC meeting decided to have the policy to forge an election alliance with the ruling partners as per the need and local situation.

Queen Elizabeth attends late husband's memorial service

Britain's Queen Elizabeth made her first public appearance in five months on Tuesday when she joined the royal family and other dignitaries at a memorial service in honour of her husband Prince Philip, who died last year.

30 new cases, 86 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,322 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 30 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

CIAA sues six TU officials

The CIAA has charged the TU officials with messing with the answer sheet, changing the score and thus the list of shortlisted candidates in the examination for account assistant and library assistant held in 2018.

Jaynagar-Janakpur railway service to be inaugurated on April 2

According to Niranjan Jha, general manager of the Nepal Railway Company, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will through virtual means inaugurate the railway service from New Delhi during PM Deuba's visit to India.

Pressure grows for global deal to save nature

A global agreement to reverse the loss of nature and halt extinctions is inching closer, as talks in Geneva enter their final day. International negotiators are working on the text of a UN framework to safeguard nature ahead of a high-level summit in China later this year.

Access to justice increasing: President Bhandari

Inaugurating the National Conference of the Judicial Committees organized by Pokhara Metropolitan City here today, she said alternative measures have been taken to resolve disputes at the local level through the judicial committees. The local level judicial committees are motivated by the kachahari, tribunals and penal system adopted by our society in ancient times.

Election symbols of small parties also to be included in ballot paper

The six parties that have been recognised as national-level ones will get their election symbols printed on all the ballot papers while the election symbols of the small parties will be printed on the ballot papers considering the districts where the individual small parties intend to nominate their candidates.

Nepal beats Papua New Guinea by 15 runs

Nepal has registered a win over Papua New Gennia in the first match of the Tri-Nation T20I series on Monday by 15 runs.

15 new cases, 319 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,152 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 15 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

PM Deuba to visit India for 3 days from April 1

Prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to visit India on April 1 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by his spouse Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Narayan Khadka, other senior Ministers, Secretaries and officials. The visit will further strengthen the multifaceted, age-old, and cordial ties between Nepal and India.

'CODA' wins the Oscar in a streaming breakthrough, but Will Smith steals the show

"CODA" won the best picture, but that historic breakthrough for streaming service Apple TV+ at the Oscars was overshadowed by one spontaneous act, as Will Smith delivered a viral moment that will be remembered and talked about for years.

Two deceased identified

Two of the four people killed in a bus accident at Phuljor in Sarlahi along the East-West Highway on Sunday have been identified.

15 new cases, 215 recoveries in 24 hours

In 3,780 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 15 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang returns home

After a three-day visit to Nepal, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi returned home on Sunday. Wang, who arrived in Kathmandu at 5 pm on Friday, returned to China on Sunday afternoon.

CPN (Maoist Centre) urges China to expedite physical infrastructure projects

The ruling coalition partner, CPN (Maoist Centre), has urged the Government of China to expeditiously bring into implementation projects related to physical infrastructures being forwarded under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).