NTB honors Chef Santosh Shah

Kathmandu: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has honored Santosh Shah, the runner-up of BBC MasterChef: The Professionals UK-2020. On Tuesday, the Nepal Tourism Board honored Santosh Shah, runner-up of BBC MasterChef: The Professionals UK-2020, for introducing Nepal to the world through Nepali food. Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yadav Prasad… Continue reading NTB honors Chef Santosh Shah

Dahal-Nepal faction calls central members to come with citizenship and identity card

Kathmandu: The Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has directed all the central members to be present at party’s headquarter on Wednesday with the party’s identity card and their citizenship. Few days back in an informal meeting, the central members have been directed not to leave the Capital Valley and to stay in touch… Continue reading Dahal-Nepal faction calls central members to come with citizenship and identity card

President Bhandari convenes House of Representatives meeting on March 7

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has called for a winter session of the House of Representatives for next Sunday. As per the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, President Bhandari has convened a meeting on March 7 at 4 pm. As per the order of the Supreme Court, the meeting of the Council of Ministers… Continue reading President Bhandari convenes House of Representatives meeting on March 7

People die in Biratnagar after consuming hand-sanitizer

Kathmandu: Two people have died in Biratnagar on the same day due to the consumption of hand-sanitizer. A man and a woman died while undergoing treatment at Koshi Hospital, Biratnagar. According to Morang District Police Office Dinesh Mandal, 60, of Jahada Gaonpalika-4 of Morang died on Monday morning after consuming sanitizer during a dispute with… Continue reading People die in Biratnagar after consuming hand-sanitizer

Pre-monsoon begins from today

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Kathmandu: The pre-monsoon season has started from today. The pre-monsoon has started immediately after the end of the winter season. Meteorologists said the pre-monsoon season will last for three months from March 1. March, April and May are the pre-monsoon seasons. Then the monsoon begins. During the pre-monsoon, there is a lot of wind in… Continue reading Pre-monsoon begins from today

MPs to be vaccinated against corona

Kathmandu: Member of Parliament will be vaccinated against the corona virus (Covid-19). According to the Parliament Secretariat, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Population, the vaccination of the MPs and the staff of the Parliament Secretariat is going to be done this week. According to the secretariat, they can go to the Civil… Continue reading MPs to be vaccinated against corona

‘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