Monitoring, regulation must for good governance and transparency: PM Oli

The activity has begun for the first time today to evaluate projects of less than Rs 10 million by involving students of universities among the complaints of people being left behind due to lack of monitoring of programmes of social sector and social welfare programmes.

Bird flu confirmed in Tarkeshwar

The flu has been detected in the chickens and ducks reared there. According to Livestock Department chief of the Municipality, Dhanapati Ray, bird flu has been detected in the chickens and ducks reared by local Prahlad Tamang and SumanTamang.

Vaccination to second priority persons from Feb 14

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population, Prof Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, said that second priority persons would be vaccinated from February 14-20. The vaccine would be administered to such persons from the districts.    

Bridge construction gains pace after 14 years  

The bridge construction has gained momentum 14 years after foundation stone was laid. Pragati Kankai Nepal Pvt Ltd, which has got responsibility to construct the bridge, said that the construction would be completed within the end of current fiscal year. Construction of the bridge was delayed for the past one decade.   

Special information on Bhagrathi's murder received: Police

A week has passed since 17-year-old Bhagrathi Bhatta of Dogdakedar Rural Municipality-7, Baitadi was found dead. All the police fraternity of the Sudurpaschim Province and Central Investigation Bureau has started the investigation into the murder. The police have said that special information relating to the crime was received which had narrowed down the investigation.

Green revolution if people's aspiration is ignored: Chairman Prachanda

"I am optimistic that the Supreme Court will make verdict in favour of constitution and democracy in time. The rallies today must have sent a message to all that any step taken against the letter and spirit of the constitution and the people's aspirations will simply be unfortunate," said Prachanda, the former Prime Minister.

Bhagrathi 's murderer will  be nabbed soon: Home Minister

Receiving a memorandum submitted by the Nepal Students' Union, Minister Thapa said that the investigation would be successful as the case was not as complicated as Nirmala Panta's murder case after her rape in Kanchanpur.

TU to run classes in physical presence of students, teachers from mid-March

According to TU's Registrar Prof Dr Peshal Dahal, the teaching-learning activities of the University had been conducted virtually after the breakout of COVID-19 in the country. Classes for Bachelors level will begin physically from mid-March while Masters level classes will run from mid-April, shared Prof Dahal.

PM Oli visits Election Commission, calls for moving ahead election works without break

The Prime Minister visited the Election Commission today in connection with acquiring information regarding the preparations the election body has been making in the context of the forthcoming election to the House of Representatives, Prime Minister's press advisor Surya Thapa told journalists.

Snowcapped Dhaulagiri! (Photo Feature)

The Dhaulagiri mountain has been covered with snow after the area received snowfall on last Friday and Saturday.

Mountain vultures reappear in Kailali after two decades

According to Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN), more than 10,000 mountain vultures are in Nepal. Of these, mostly adult vultures come to the Terai during the winter, and they go back to their habitat once warm season begins, in March and April, said Dangaura.

Nilgai terror in Rautahat

The population of Nilgai is increasing day by day as they reproduce every year. However, the concerned authorities are yet to take any step towards stopping them from entering the settlements.

Rise in cervical cancer due to COVID-19 lockdown

A woman can be diagnosed with cervical cancer by having a Pap smear test which is the easiest, cheapest, and simplest way of finding out whether it is cancer or not. It can be done within 5 to 15 minutes. But for this test, the patient has to stop using antibiotics before a week, say the experts.

Hustle and bustle in Bindhyabasini Temple area after COVID-19 (Photo Feature)

After a 10-month long setback caused by COVID-19, tourists' flow has been noticed significantly in Bindhyabasini temple area of Pokhara these days.

Homework on to administer Covishield vaccine to journalists free of cost: Minister Gurung

He asserted that the FNJ should consider reviewing the provisions regarding the distribution of the journalist identity card. The Minister pledged to address the issues surrounding the press pass and online registration that is handled by the Department of Information at the earliest.

In absence of cycling track, Valley roads look like death trap for cyclists

Shiva Gurung is an avid cyclist who always rides a cycle within the valley. He feels that cycling in Kathmandu is either daunting at best or dangerous at worst. “I always feel bullied by motorists as most of them come so dangerously that I barely get my space to ride,” Gurung Said. He also feels that motorists never respect him when he is riding a cycle.

Fewa Lake after drained out water level (Photo Feature)

According to Kiran Acharya, chief of the Water Resource and Irrigation Development Division Office Kaski, water level of Fewa Lake was drained out by one meter to repairing the dam.

China to provide more COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal

China is ready to take this as a beginning to further promote the vaccine cooperation between our two countries, and will provide Nepal more vaccines through different channels to help Nepal win the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic at an early date and build a community of health for China and Nepal"

99 new cases of COVID-19, 248 recoveries in 24 hours

With 99 new cases of the novel coronavirus confirmed on Saturday, the national COVID-19 tally has reached 271,806.

Decades on, Lumbini Master Plan yet to be complete

To bolster Lumbini’s importance as one of the holiest Buddhist centres, the government and the United Nations joined hands and envisaged developing the area sprawling over three square kilometres as an attractive pilgrimage site for people of all religious beliefs from around the world.