Bagmati province CM Poudel calls for all-party meeting

Kathmandu: Bagmati Province Chief Minister Dormani Poudel has called an all-party meeting. Chief Minister Poudel has called an all-party meeting to discuss to conduct provincial assembly meeting, which is being postponed due to the opposition’s obstruction, next year’s policy and program, and control of corona infection. The opposition Maoist center has been obstructing the meeting… Continue reading Bagmati province CM Poudel calls for all-party meeting

Maoist standing committee meeting to discuss new government

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Kathmandu: A meeting of the Standing Committee of the CPN (Maoist Center) is being held on Monday. A meeting has been convened at the party’s central office in Parisdanda at 1 pm to discuss current political issues. According to the party, contemporary politics and the party’s future plans will be discussed in the meeting. The… Continue reading Maoist standing committee meeting to discuss new government

Second dose vaccination against corona to begin from Tuesday

Kathmandu: The government is starting a second dose of the corona virus vaccination from Tuesday. After the start of the vaccination campaign, the second dose will be given from April 20 to 24 to those who have taken the first dose. According to the Department of Health Services, the second dose will be given to… Continue reading Second dose vaccination against corona to begin from Tuesday

Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide

A man weeps as his father is buried in New Delhi, India. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(BBC): The number of people who have died worldwide in the Covid-19 pandemic has surpassed three million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The milestone comes the day after the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned the world was “approaching the highest rate of infection” so far. India – experiencing a second wave –… Continue reading Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide

President’s call for strict direction to control corona infection

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has called on all to strictly adhere to the standards of corona control. She tweeted this afternoon calling for adherence to public health safety measures issued by the government as the risk of corona has been increasing recently. She also expressed concern that the risk of transition has increased for… Continue reading President’s call for strict direction to control corona infection

Tri-nation T20: Nepal defeats Netherlands by 9 wickets

Kathmandu: Nepal has won the first match of the tri-nation T20 series. Nepal defeated Netherlands by nice wickets at the Tribhuan University Cricket Ground today. Nepal met the target of 137 runs set by the Netherlands by losing one wicket in 15 overs. Kushal Bhurtel and Ashif Sheikh, who made their debut in international cricket… Continue reading Tri-nation T20: Nepal defeats Netherlands by 9 wickets

Six Nepali women set record scaling Mt Annapurna

Kathmandu: In the history of mountaineering sector this is the first time any Nepali women have successfully scaled the Mount Annapurna, one of the 10 highest mountains. The six Nepali women climbers include, Photo Journalist Purnima Shrestha, Vice President of Nepal Mountaineering Association Maya Sherpa, Dawa Yangjum Sherpa, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, Dabuti Sherpa and… Continue reading Six Nepali women set record scaling Mt Annapurna

Hail in various places including Kathmandu Valley, govt urges caution for a few days

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Kathmandu: It has rained with hail in the hilly areas of the country including Kathmandu Valley. According to the Water and Weather Forecast Division, hail and lightning fell due to the influence of local wind and western low pressure line. The division has stated that it rained with thunder, lightning, wind and hail in the… Continue reading Hail in various places including Kathmandu Valley, govt urges caution for a few days