Government's attention drawn to Covid-19 prevention measures

The House of Representatives (HoR) members in today's session drew the government attention towards the prevention of Nepali citizens from the possible risk of coronavirus infection. 

Quarantined Nepalis to reunite with families today

All 175 Nepali nationals who were fetched from Wuhan, China have tested negative for COVID-19.

Indian PM wishes PM Oli successful kidney transplant

In his twitter post, the Indian Prime Minister said: "My dear KP Sharma Oli ji wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery. May Lord Pashupatinath bless you always with good health, happiness, and a very long life. Look forward to your continued contribution to taking India- Nepal relations to new heights."

178 people undergo COVID-19 health test at Baitadi transit point

A total of 178 people entering Nepal via Jhulaghat border have undergone health screening at the help desk so far, said chief of Health Office, Yogesh Prasad Bhatta.

Water tap in each house of four Jumla villages

Jumla, Mar : 2 Each house in four villages of Hima Gaunpalika in Jumla district now has access to piped water. With the villages facing scarcity of drinking water, Hima Gaunpalika had made an effort to provide drinking water under its plan ‘one house-one tap’.

HoR meeting put off due to lack of quorum

Nepali Congress (NC)'s parliamentarian Prakash Rashaili expressed his qualm over the HoR's Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota tabling the proposal seeking deliberation on 'Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment)-2076 for its consideration.

14 days passed in the blink of an eye: quarantined Nepalis

The returnees are just one day away from joining with their families. They are expected to be released from the quarantine tomorrow, after examining their final health reports.

Attempt made to attack Chair Prachanda at a programme

A person tried to attack Chair of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' with a shoe today, amidst a programme at the Rastriya Savagriha Hall, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.

News in favour of country should be disseminated: DPM Pokharel

The DPM called all to be united for national ambition of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis' though they are in different professions. He lauded the role played by INNJA for creating environment to make people happy, prosperous and self- reliant. He opined, "INNJA has initiated good step to honour and award the people for their remarkable contribution to the nation. It should be continued."

Negative comments for lack of publicity: CM Pokharel  

Chief Minister of Province No. 5 Shanker Pokharel has said that the State government has given priority to addressing the problems related to land. The state government has completed all legal requirements to address the problems existing since a long time.    

Parents face ordeal to find match for children

Marriage is central to the Nepali society. Arranged marriage is understood as a marital union where the families of the bride and groom decide on the match based on a number of socio-economic criteria rather than the couple choosing their own partner.

All need to follow party decision: Senior leader Khanal

Leader Khanal said party would move ahead with unity. He reiterated that the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant could not be passed without amendment.

Encroachment upon forest continues unabated in Mahottari

Division chief Hemanta Prasad Shah informed that as many as 100 persons were involved in encroaching upon the forest area for two years. The forest area is surveyed in a gap of three year.

2600 receive re-permission for foreign work from Karnali State

After the establishment of the Labour and Employment Office in Karnali State, as many as 2,615 people have taken work permit for second time or more.

ICU rendered useless for lack of doctors  

The Intensive Care Unit of the Nawalpur snakebite treatment centre at ward no. 1 of Lalbandi municipality has been out of service due to lack of doctors. The ICU is also equipped with a ventilator.    

Bandipur receiving fewer tourists

The number of tourists visiting Bandipur, a major tourist destination in Tanahun district, has decreased with tourists cancelling their bookings. While there used to be a big crowd of foreign tourists at Bandipur at this season in the past, their number has declined sharply this time.

Country's new map soon: Minister Aryal

At a news conference organised here Friday, Minister Aryal opined that a technical committee formed to collect feedback on new map had furnished its recommendations.

Financial stability in need: Finance minister Khatiwada

The government has moved ahead in this regard along with economic growths, he said while inaugurating the 3rd International Conference on Economics and Finance organised here by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)

First military hospital of east Nepal comes into operation in Itahari

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Purna Chandra Thapa has inaugurated the first military hospital in east part of the country here in Itahari at the premises of East Division Headquarters of Nepal Army today morning.    

Janakpur-Jayanagar railway company hiring additional workforce

The railway company's existing workforce is very limited and additional employees including the company chief are being recruited to address the dearth, the Department of Railways, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management.