ECONOMY
Australian envoy pays courtesy call on Energy Minister Bhusal
Australian envoy pays courtesy call on Energy Minister Bhusa...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal received a courtesy call from Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk. During the meeting between them at the ministry today, various issues of mutual interest were discussed.
Jan 31, 2022
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Over 3.2 million vaccinated against COVID-19 in Lumbini
Over 3.2 million vaccinated against COVID-19 in Lumbini
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Over 3.2 million people in Lumbini Province have received their first dose of vaccine against COVID-19.
Jan 31, 2022
SOCIETY
Light snowfall likely in high hilly and mountainous region
Light snowfall likely in high hilly and mountainous region
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with chances of light snowfall at some places due to the influence of the Westerly low pressure system.
Jan 31, 2022
POLITICS
Home Minister inquires about security situation, COVID-19 impact in 12 districts
Home Minister inquires about security situation, COVID-19 im...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Minister for Home Affairs, Bal Krishna Khand today held telephone talks with the police chiefs of 12 districts. The conversations focused on the security situation of the respective districts, impact of COVID-19 on police service and ration meant for the police personnel.
Jan 31, 2022
SOCIETY
Senior citizen dies after being attacked by wild elephant
Senior citizen dies after being attacked by wild elephant
JHAPA, Jan 31: A senior citizen of Mechinagar Municipality-13 died this morning after being attacked by a wild elephant. The deceased has been identified as Khamba Singh Karki, 75, of Jhapa, according to the District Police Office.
Jan 31, 2022
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Over 123,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 in Taplejung
Over 123,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 in Taplejung
TAPLEJUNG, Jan 31: Over 123,000 people have received vaccines against the novel coronavirus in Taplejung district. As many as 56,680 people have received both doses against the deadly infection, according to the Vaccine Supervisor Dinesh Rai at the District Health Office.
Jan 31, 2022
POLITICS
RPP Chairman Lingden nominates 24 office-bearers
RPP Chairman Lingden nominates 24 office-bearers
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairman Rajendra Lingden has nominated 24 office-bearers including two vice-chairmen and two general secretaries.
Jan 31, 2022
SPORTS
Nadal pulls off comeback for the ages to claim Grand Slam record
Nadal pulls off comeback for the ages to claim Grand Slam re...
MELBOURNE, Jan 31: Rafa Nadal roared back from two sets down to edge Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final and claim a record 21st Grand Slam title only months after fearing his glorious career might be over.
Jan 31, 2022
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Farmers demand hike in milk price
Farmers demand hike in milk price
CHITWAN, Jan 31: Farmers of Chitwan have demanded an immediate hike in milk prices. They have also warned of launching a struggle if the unit price of milk was not increased at the earliest.
Jan 31, 2022
My City, Entertainment
Hanif Abdurraqib, Tom Lin receive Carnegie literary awards
Hanif Abdurraqib, Tom Lin receive Carnegie literary awards
Receiving a literary prize from the American Library Association is a kind of homecoming for the essayist-poet Hanif Abdurraqib.
Jan 31, 2022