POLITICS
UML’s parliament obstruction goes against apex court’s order: Chairman Nepal
UML’s parliament obstruction goes against apex court’s order...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has accused the CPN-UML of obstructing the parliament session by going against the Supreme Court (SC)’s order.
Dec 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
COVID-19 pandemic worsens disparities in young children’s development and learning in Nepa...
COVID-19 pandemic worsens disparities in young children’s de...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: One out of five children between the ages of 2 to 4 years in Nepal is not developing on track amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from UNICEF. The pandemic has especially affected the health, learning, and psychosocial well-being of the children.
Dec 20, 2021
POLITICS
16 new faces elected in NC’s Central Working Committee from open category
16 new faces elected in NC’s Central Working Committee from...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The faction led by Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has secured majority in the central committee of the Nepali Congress (NC) from the open category.
Dec 20, 2021
SOCIETY
Committee formed to mark Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day
Committee formed to mark Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: A committee comprising representatives from Nepal Academy, Nepal Academy of Music and Drama, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts and Cultural Corporation has been formed to mark the 300th Prithvi Jayanti and national unity day.
Dec 20, 2021
POLITICS
Ruling coalition forms task force to discuss MCC ratification
Ruling coalition forms task force to discuss MCC ratificatio...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The ruling coalition has formed a three-member task force to discuss and reach a conclusion on the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement with other political parties.
Dec 20, 2021
WORLD
Thailand sends refugees back to Myanmar as clashes continue
Thailand sends refugees back to Myanmar as clashes continue
MAE SOT, Dec 19: Thailand has sent over 600 Myanmar refugees who fled fighting between the military and ethnic rebels back across the border, according to a senior Thai official who said on Sunday clashes were continuing.
Dec 20, 2021
OPINION
Direct Democracy Metaverse
Direct Democracy Metaverse
The only way society as a whole will benefit is when the metaverse can be used for direct democracy that somewhat replaces parliament as it is today.
Dec 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
High alert adopted against omicron virus at border transit points
High alert adopted against omicron virus at border transit p...
NAWALPUR, Dec 19: High alert has been adopted at the border transit points in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta East) to prevent the entry of the Omicron virus, the new variant of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Dec 19, 2021
SOCIETY
It is govt’s duty to preserve native traditions: PM Deuba
It is govt’s duty to preserve native traditions: PM Deuba
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that it is the government’s responsibility to preserve native traditions of the Nepali people.
Dec 19, 2021
Coronavirus
Nepal records 181 new cases, 289 recoveries and one death on Sunday
Nepal records 181 new cases, 289 recoveries and one death on...
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Nepal recorded 181 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday along with 289 recoveries and one death, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Dec 19, 2021