185 Nepalis reach Wuhan airport to fly back home

At least 185 Nepalis residing in Wuhan, from where the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) originated, have reached the Wuhan Tihane airport to fly back to Nepal.

IT bill to be passed soon: Minister Banskota

Inaugurating the 26th edition of the CAN InfoTech organized by the Computer Association Nepal (CAN) Federation here in the capital city today, Minister Banskota shared that the bill would be passed after revising some provisions.

Three coronavirus suspects tested negative

Three China returnees, who had been admitted to Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in suspect of COVID-19 (coronavirus), are found unaffected by the epidemic.

'Daughter education insurance campaign' paying off in Siraha

'Daughter Education Insurance Scheme' under the 'Beti Padhau, Beti Bachau' (educate the daughter, save the daughter) Programme is bearing fruit in Siraha district. The campaign under the 'Beti Padhau, Beti Bachau', which aims to end discrimination between sons and daughters and increase daughters' access to education, has been implemented in all eight districts of State 2.    

Police finds additional fact in Sanepa murder case

A preliminary forensic lab test has showed that besides being attacked by plastic chair, a rope was fastened around her neck before she was murdered in her own house on February 10. A detailed report of the forensic lab is yet to come, said the police.

PM Oli to address HoR on Saturday

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is to address the House of Representatives on Saturday on the occasion of completion of two years of the incumbent government.    

Mahashivaratri to be celebrated in special manner  

Preparations are on to celebrate Mahashivaratri in a special manner on the occasion of Visit Nepal Year 2020. Different organisations have started cleaning different places in Pashupati area at the request of the Pashupati Area Development Trust for the same. 

NA member Upadhyay passes away

Upadhyay was NA member from Nepali Congress. He had been playing active role being associated with Nepali Congress since people's movement-2046 BS. Also the executive member of the Lumbini Development Fund, Upadhyay is survived by wife, two daughters and three sons. 

Nepal-Australia diplomatic relation enters 60 years   

Over the years, the Australian government and private sector have contributed to the economic and social development of Nepal through assistance in the fields of health, education, hydroelectricity, sustainable management of forest, agriculture, strengthening governance and service delivery, civil aviation, and livestock management.   

KMC mulling to revive night bus service

Kathmandu, the ancient city, is wasting its potential to attract more tourists due to lack of nightlife facilities. Most of the tourist destinations in Nepal lack entertainment venues and in Kathmandu all restaurants and cafes close by 10 pm.

Government has made remarkable progress in two years: Baskota

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota said Thursday that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led government had made a remarkable progress under his visionary leadership.

National measles-Rubella Province Level Immunization campaign kicks off

Chief Minister of State-5, Shankar Pokhrel, inaugurated the campaign by feeding polio drop to an infant. A programme has been set to immunize measles-rubella to 109,799 children and to feed polio drop to 130,000 children in three-phase in Rupandehi.

NTB exploring new markets to offset fall in Chinese arrivals

Following the possible decline in the arrival of Chinese tourists with the spread of deadly coronavirus, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has said that it has developed strategies to promote Nepal in other potential markets to meet the target of bringing in 2 million tourists during the Visit Nepal Year 2020.

Government has so far reclaimed 264 bighas encroached land: Minister Aryal

The government has legally brought 264 bighas land in its name, she said at a programme organised by Cooperatives Department in Pokhara today.

Binayak village needs drinking water, its access to road supplied alcohol, junk foods !

Even though Binayak village of Pancheshwor Gaupalika-4, has finally been connected to the road web, the denizens have been facing scarcity of drinking water.

Three dead in road mishaps

Seven-year-old Prajjwal Gurung died on the spot after a bus (Na 2 Kha 5057) en route of Talti from Malekhu hit the boy. The Deputy Superintendent of Police of district police office Rupak Khadka said police have impounded the bus while the driver fled the scene.  

Revolution through imitation of people's war impossible : Chairman Prachanda

So, the revolution through imitation of people's war was not possible, the former rebel supremo said today while addressing a condolence meet organised at party central office in Dhumrabarahi in memory of martyrs of people's movements and people's war. 

Health workers themselves unknown about coronavirus   

A health worker is assigned at the health desk for examining the health of people every day. The health desk is operated in a rented shutter. However, the corona health desk looks deserted each day and the health workers there are without work. 

'Bagmati state government is proud of sport stars'  

In a message delivered on Wednesday, the chief minister said the State government is respectful to the players who remained successful in spreading country's good name in the global arena through sports.    

Disable-friendly toilet with breast-feeding room to be constructed  

According to the MoU, NRNA would look after human resource and management aspects of the rest rooms/toilets. KMC would take nominal charge from the users for regular maintenance and management.