Speaker decides not to take action against 14 UML-recommended MPs

Kathmandu: Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has decided not to prosecute the 14 CPN-UML lawmakers who were recommended by the party. Speaker Sapkota has decided not to take action against the 14 candidates proposed by the UML, according to the Parliament Secretariat, because the Election Commission has notified him that a new party with 14 MPs… Continue reading Speaker decides not to take action against 14 UML-recommended MPs

Flood update: nine killed, four missing in last three days

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Kathmandu: Floods, landslides and drowning after incessant rains have killed nine people and left four missing in the last three days. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, five people have been injured and 42 houses have been completely damaged due to the disaster following the incessant rains for last three days.… Continue reading Flood update: nine killed, four missing in last three days

Madhav Kumar Nepal ready to hand over leadership to the second generation

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Kathmandu: Chairman of the newly formed CPN Yekikrit Samajbadi (Unified Socialist) Party Madhav Kumar Nepal has called on the second generation leaders of the UML to join the party. Chairman Nepal also announced that the second generation leaders of the UML, who did not support him after the split of the party, were ready to… Continue reading Madhav Kumar Nepal ready to hand over leadership to the second generation

Education Ministry urges to vaccinate all examinees

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has urged the candidates of class 12 and above to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As the vaccination against covid-19 has been arranged for students of class 12 and above, the ministry urges to vaccinate all the examinees in the age group of 18 years and above. They… Continue reading Education Ministry urges to vaccinate all examinees

Govt ensures 53 million vaccines for public

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Kathmandu: Minister of State for Health and Population Umesh Shrestha has stated that the supply of vaccines and vaccination against corona is the first priority of the government. At a meeting of the House of Representatives, Education and Health Committee on Thursday, he said 300,000 people are being vaccinated against corona on a daily basis.… Continue reading Govt ensures 53 million vaccines for public

The CPN-Yekikrit Samajbadi party led by Madhav Nepal got legitimacy

Kathmandu: The party formed by the leaders who split from the CPN-UML has registered as the Yekikrit Samajbadi (Unified Socialist) at Election Commission. The commission on Wednesday issued a registration certificate to former CPN-UML general secretary and former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal. A total of 58 central members of the CPN-UML had applied for… Continue reading The CPN-Yekikrit Samajbadi party led by Madhav Nepal got legitimacy

112 Nepalis returned from Afghanistan on Tuesday

Kathmandu: Another 112 Nepalis returned home from Afghanistan on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 102 Nepali nationals were rescued, including 103 from Jordan Aviation and nine from Qatar Air. At the same time, 770 Nepali nationals have been rescued from Afghanistan so far, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to… Continue reading 112 Nepalis returned from Afghanistan on Tuesday

Two arrested for possessing drugs on journalist’s motorcycle, police suspended

Kathmandu: The District Police Office, Rautahat has admitted that the innocent man was arrested with drugs. However, an official of the district branch of the Federation of Nepali Journalists has also been involved in the incident. District Police Office, Rautahat has confirmed that Dhiraj Yadav and Jitesh Kumar Yadav were used by the Joint Secretary… Continue reading Two arrested for possessing drugs on journalist’s motorcycle, police suspended

20,000 additional health workers needed: State Minister Shrestha

Chitwan (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Minister of State for Health and Population Umesh Shrestha has said that additional 20,000 doctors and health workers are needed for hospitals across the country. Speaking at an event held at Bharatpur Hospital on Sunday, State Minister Shrestha said that there is a need to increase the posts of doctors, nurses… Continue reading 20,000 additional health workers needed: State Minister Shrestha

So far 504 Nepalis repatriated from Afghanistan

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Kathmandu: So far, 504 Nepalis have been repatriated from Afghanistan. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 35 people were rescued on Saturday, including 26 from Turkish Airlines and nine from Jazeera Air. As many as 317 Nepalis have registered their details on the web portal of the Consular Services Department till 5 pm on… Continue reading So far 504 Nepalis repatriated from Afghanistan