Govt. supporting EC to hold fair elections - PM Deuba

rime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the task of holding local level elections was the responsibility of the Election Commission and the government would assist in holding fair elections.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to visit Nepal from Friday

At the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Narayan Khadka, State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi is going to visit Nepal from 25 to 27 March.

Students clash over Holi, 13 injured in Kapilvastu school

The clash left a teacher and a dozen of police personnel, who tried to disengage the irate students from the clashes, injured.

28 new cases, 382 recoveries in 24 hours

In 2,798 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 28 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Eight new cases, 409 recoveries in 24 hours

In 1,993 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of eight persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

NC calls central committee meeting for Mar 25

Krishna Prasad Paudel, principal secretary of the NC central office, informed that the meeting will dwell on the preparation of the local level election, the formation of the parliamentary committees, and other miscellaneous issues.

Minister Bhusal inaugurates Motipur sub-station, inspects two others

Minister Bhusal inaugurated 132-33-11 KV Motipur substation at Bandganga municipality-7 in Kapilvastu, Rupandehi district on Thursday. Eight towers have been linked with this substation.

Land ownership certificates distributed to landless squatters

At a programme organized by the Survey Office, Bhaktapur, Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation distributed the certificates to them.

12 new cases, 392 recoveries in 24 hours

In 2,592 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 12 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Russian missiles strike Lviv

Russian missiles struck an area near the airport of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv early on Friday, the mayor said, while Japan and Australia imposed new sanctions on Russian entities as punishment for its invasion.

Country's second largest substation comes into operation; PM Deuba to inaugurate on Saturday

The NEA has named the substation as a New Khimti. The substation was constructed at Manthali municipality-13, Devitar in Ramechhap. The transmission line of double circuit 220 KV brought from Gangar of Dolakha has been connected with Dhalkebar transmission line. Likewise, the capacity of 132-KV power has been connected with Kathmandu through substation.

Minister Karki inaugurates hospital building

The event was also attended by Namgya C. Khampa, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India in Kathmandu, embassy officials and local government representatives.

22 new cases, 220 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,790 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 22 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

National security and defense must be strengthened: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that national security and defense should be strengthened through timely implementation of the approved action plan of the national security policy.

IOC issues fresh price list of petro products, over 10 billion loss projected for NOC in month

As per the IOC new price list, the NOC shall pay Rs 182.81 for petrol per liter, Rs 169.44 for diesel, Rs 113.49 for kerosene, Rs 131.94 for avian turbine fuel (domestic), Rs 114.51 for avian turbine fuel (international), Rs 2,240.34 for per filled cylinder of LP gas to IOC for the import and the figures include the import tax.

41 new cases, 213 recoveries in 24 hrs

According to Dr. Sangita Mishra, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population, 41 persons tested positive for the virus infection in the PCR test o 4,790 people across the country.

Govt. recommends proroguing parliament session

Birodh Khatiwada, Minister for Health and Population, confirmed that the meeting of the Council of Ministers held today made a decision to this effect.

Nepal and Saudi Arabia sign general cooperation agreement

Foreign Minister Dr. Narayan Khadka and Foreign Minister of the KSA Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud signed the agreement following bilateral talks between the delegation of the two countries at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.

57 new cases, 130 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,734 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 57 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister calls on President Bhandari

During the meeting held at the office of the President, Maharajgunj, today, various aspects of Nepal-Saudi Arabia relations as well as matters of mutual interest and welfare were discussed.