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Kathmandu: Jhapa, the district in Koshi Province, has received 15,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19, according to Ramesh Barakoti, Chief of the Health Office, Jhapa. As per the newly implemented vaccination schedule, priority groups include individuals with weakened immune systems, children above the age of five, expectant mothers, and those in direct contact… Continue reading Jhapa reports eight new cases of Covid-19

Kathmandu: In one month of this year’s monsoon, 674 monsoon-related disasters were reported from across the country with 31 casualties and 112 injuries. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), total 87 landslide incidents were recorded during the review period. These events partially damaged 25 houses and destroyed 11. Additionally, 14… Continue reading One month of monsoon: 674 incidents, 31 deaths, 112 injuries

Kathmandu: Nepal is set to sign a new health cooperation agreement with India as part of the initiative led by Minister for Health and Population, Pradeep Paudel. The Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Health’s proposal for a framework agreement with India aimed at collaboration in modern healthcare and the development and promotion of Ayurveda… Continue reading Minister Paudel prepares for health cooperation agreement with India

Kathmandu: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has successfully concluded its participation in the Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE) 2025, making a lasting impression on both travel trade professionals and potential Chinese travelers. The event took place from June 27 to 29 at the China International Exhibition Centre, Chaoyang District, Beijing. NTB’s presence at BITE served as… Continue reading Nepal wins “Best Popularity Award” in Beijing Tourism Expo

Kathmandu: Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has been admitted to Bir Hospital after suffering from a high fever for several days, hospital officials confirmed.According to the hospital, Paudel was hospitalized on Saturday after his condition showed no improvement despite ongoing symptoms. His fever has slightly subsided, but the exact cause is still unknown, as… Continue reading Health Minister Pradeep Paudel hospitalized with persistent fever

Kathmandu: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has formally re-entered active politics by renewing her membership of the CPN-UML, sparking widespread criticism over ethical and constitutional implications. Addressing a program on Saturday organized by the Madan Bhandari Foundation, Bhandari confirmed her return, breaking with the democratic norm that former heads of state should remain politically neutral.… Continue reading Former President Bhandari bounce back to active politics

Kathmandu: A rice planting ceremony has been organized at the President House, Shital Niwas to commemorate the National Paddy Day today. President Ramchandra Paudel and First Lady Sabita Paudel also participated in the paddy transplantation ceremony. Inaugurating the rice planting on the occasion, the Head of the State spoke on the need of modernizing and… Continue reading President Paudel participates in paddy transplanting ceremony

Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has initiated a nationwide signature campaign demanding the release of its detained party president, Rabi Lamichhane, calling the legal actions against him a form of “political revenge.” On Friday, the party set up solidarity booths at 13 key locations across the Kathmandu Valley, including New Bus Park, Balkhu, Koteshwor,… Continue reading RSP launches nationwide signature campaign for detained leader Rabi Lamichhane

Kathmadu: Today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has endorsed the ‘Nepal Citizenship (Second) Bill, 2082’ by majority. Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak had presented the proposal seeking endorsement of the bill in the Lower House meeting today. Earlier, Minister Lekhak had tabled the proposal seeking discussion on Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading HoR passes Citizenship Bill

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left here today for Spain leading a 21-member Nepali delegation to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development of the United Nations (FFD-4) to be held in Seville of Spain from 30 June to 3 July. Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakashman Singh, Home Minister… Continue reading PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development