‘Nepal is second most peaceful country in South Asia’

Kathmandu: A study has revealed that Nepal is the second most peaceful country in South Asia. According to a study conducted by the Global Peace Index, Nepal is the second most peaceful country out of seven countries in South Asia. The study did not mention the Maldives. According to the Global Peace Index 2020, Bhutan… Continue reading ‘Nepal is second most peaceful country in South Asia’

Appointment of Constitutional Bodies Contrary to the essence of the Constitution: Bar Association

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Kathmandu: The Nepal Bar Association, an umbrella organization of legal practitioners, has termed the appointment of constitutional body officials without a parliamentary hearing as against the constitution. The annual general assembly of the Bar Association and the meeting of the 47th Central Executive Council held on Saturday stated that Article 292 of the Constitution of… Continue reading Appointment of Constitutional Bodies Contrary to the essence of the Constitution: Bar Association

Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

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(BBc): US regulators have formally approved the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the third jab to be authorised in the country. The vaccine is set to be a cost-effective alternative to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and can be stored in a refrigerator instead of a freezer. Trials found it prevented serious illness but… Continue reading Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

CDP recommends Nepal’s graduation from LDC category

Kathmandu: The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has recommended for Nepal’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category with preparatory period of five years. This means that the graduation of Nepal would be effective in 2026. The CDP, in its triennial review held from February 22 to 26, 2021, made this recommendation… Continue reading CDP recommends Nepal’s graduation from LDC category

Green signal for SAARCH summit

Kathmandu: There are indications that the environment is conducive for the 19th SAARC Summit, which has not been held for five years due to the India-Pakistan conflict. In recent times, relations between India and Pakistan have been improving and the two countries have started participating in meetings of SAARC and various other mechanisms. Similarly, the… Continue reading Green signal for SAARCH summit

DoTM to issue driver’s license within one month

Kathmandu (Rastriya Samachar Samiti): As the number of people filling up the forms for the new driver’s license exceeds five lakh, the Department of Transport Management has planned to issue the license to the service recipients who have passed the license test within a month. The department has stated that a large number of licenses… Continue reading DoTM to issue driver’s license within one month

Deuba says congress receiving cooperation proposals from both groups of NCP

File Photo Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba addressing a seminar on "Non-Violence and Peace: Today's Context" on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of Mahendra Narayan Nidhi organized by the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Memorial Foundation on February 24. Photo Courtesy: Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has held discussions with leaders close to him before the meeting. This morning, Deuba had a discussion with central members close to him at his residence in Budhanilkantha. Deuba’s talks with leaders focused on the Supreme Court’s restoration of the House of Representatives and changing political developments. NCP’s… Continue reading Deuba says congress receiving cooperation proposals from both groups of NCP

Congress decides not to cooperate until NCP dispute is resolved

Kathmandu: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress has decided not to cooperate with any party until the final settlement of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) dispute. A meeting of office bearers and former office bearers held at the residence of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha on Thursday reviewed the political situation after the… Continue reading Congress decides not to cooperate until NCP dispute is resolved

DEC announces Southern zone ‘Holiday Deer Hunt’ for December

New York: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced the adoption of a new regulation to establish a “Holiday Deer Hunt” today by extending the late bow and muzzleloader hunting seasons for deer from December 26 to Janauary 1, in New York’s Southern Zone. “As part of our ongoing… Continue reading DEC announces Southern zone ‘Holiday Deer Hunt’ for December