JSP to have 3-member party headquaters, to hold statute convention in June

Istiyak Rai, JSP executive committee member, informed that discussions were undergoing to endorse the three-member party headquarters committee as formed by the executive committee.

Jazeera airways to operate regular flight at Gautam Buddha Int'l airport

Deputy Director General of CAAN, Dev Chandra Lal Karna, shared that the Airways has filed an application in order to operate one flight daily. It will operate Kuwait-Bhairahawa-Kuwait direct flight.

Vacancy for temporary police to be announced in a week

Bishnu Kumar KC, senior superintendent of police and spokesperson of the Nepal Police Headquarters, informed that the Finance Ministry has approved the budget for the temporary police and that the vacancy for the job will be announced within a week.

50 new cases, 148 recoveries in 24 hours

In 3,539 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 50 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Two dead, six seriously injured in tripper accident in Sindhuli

Of the injured, six are said to be in serious condition. Seven of the injured have been sent to Biratnagar-based Neuro Hospital, four to Kathmandu, one to Katari-based Sagarmatha hospital and the other two are getting treatment at Sindhuli hospital.

Local government first school of democracy: PM Deuba

Addressing a programme organized on the 29th anniversary of Nepal Municipality Association here Sunday, PM Deuba reiterated that the local governments should be more sensitive and responsible as they are the governments at people's doorsteps.

Foreign forces bent on defeating revolutionary forces in election: Chair Prachanda

"Efforts of the foreign forces are underway to eliminate revolutionary forces and ensure only two parties remain the political landscape of the country," he said, adding, "Therefore, the upcoming elections need to be taken as a battle to be a must won."

Three dead in Tanahun road mishap

Nine injured persons are sent to Old Medical College in Chitwan for further treatment. Most of the injured passengers are from Tanahun and Gorkha districts.

SC sends writ against lawmakers including Nepal for full hearing, no interim order issued

"As the written responses of the defendants have been received, there is no point in speaking in the meantime. So, an order has been made for the full hearing,"

59 new cases, 192 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,306 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 59 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Impeachment motion against CJ Rana tabled in HoR

The proposal has been backed by 95 lawmakers and supported by lawmakers Dev Gurung, Pushpa Bhusal and Jivanram Shrestha and tabled as per Article 101 (2) and Rule 161 of the HoR Regulations 2075 BS.

30 new cases, 192 recoveries in 24 hours

In 2,238 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.

Local level should be more accountable: PM Deuba

“As the local level is the closest government to people, it is natural that citizens have huge expectations with it,” he said, adding that public service delivery should be ensured with utilization of available resources. The PM also stressed building good governance with transparency and accountability at local levels.

Govt in favour of building enterprise-friendly atmosphere: Home Minister

During his address to the 23rd AGM and 12th Convention of Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) here Friday, the Minister said the government prioritised policy reforms and facilitation measures as it sought to further systematise the construction industry and see effective results.

Case filed against Coca Cola for tax evasion of Rs. 3.71 billion

The DRI filed the case at the Patan High Court today charging the Bottlers Nepal Limited, a Coca-cola franchise holder in Nepal, of tax evasion of Rs. 3.71 billion and the same amount as fine.

PM Deuba calls for making construction industry clean, quality   

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stressed the need for making the construction industry, remaining as the backbone for nation-building, clean, competitive and standard.    

Commission asks landless squatters to file application

The landless squatters from whom the applications have been sought are from Morang, Terhathum, Sunsari, Jhapa, Panchthar, Taplejung, Dhankuta and Bhojpur districts in Province 1, Rautahat, Dhanusha, Sarlahi, Bara, Parsa, Siraha and Mahottari in Madhes Province and Makawanpur, Sindhuli, Dhading, Nuwakot, Lalitpur and Chitwan in Bagmati Province.

Nepal to be established as leading country in South Asia in terms of freedom of expression: Minister Karki

At a press conference organised at the Ministry today to release the decisions of the cabinet meeting held on March 10, Minister Karki shared that the government was effortful to establish Nepal as the leading nation in South Asia in terms of freedom of expression.

62 new cases, 189 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,607 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 62 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Discussion between Election Commission and political representatives begins

Discussions on local level elections have started in the Election Commission. Discussions are underway between the Election Commission and the representatives of the various political parties regarding the progress made by the Commission so far after the announcement of the election, the situation and the expectations made by the parties.