Dead bodies were found buried some 100 meters away from their house

654 Nepalis repatriated from Afghanistan so far

Published On: August 24, 2021 08:38 AM NPT By: Republica

A total of 111 repatriated on Monday, 39 others on Sunday night

Govt to administer polio vaccine to Afghanistan returnees

Published On: August 24, 2021 08:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 24: The government is planning to vaccinate those returning from Afghanistan with the polio vaccine.

Kathmandu, August 23: Daayitwa officially proclaimed the 15 Nepal Public Administration Fellows 2021 amidst a virtual event held recently. These talented and energetic youths have been placed at 11 different municipalities across five provinces to support public officials and elected representatives in formulating and implementing local policies and programs.

KATHMANDU, August 23: As many as 11,326 tests were conducted on Monday and of them 1,801 tested positive for the COVID-19 infection, according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

500,000 AstraZeneca vaccines arrive from Japan today

Published On: August 23, 2021 04:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 23: An additional 559,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines donated by Japan arrived in Nepal on Monday.

IN PICS: Gaijatra festival marked amid COVID-19 pandemic

Published On: August 23, 2021 02:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 23: The Gaijatra festival is being celebrated by the Newari community in memory of their deceased relative across the country today.

Gaijatra being observed across the country

Published On: August 23, 2021 01:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 23: The Gaijatra festival is being celebrated by the Newari community in memory of their deceased relative across the country today.

KATHMANDU, August 23: Yartung festival is one of the most important festivals for the people of Baragaun Muktichhetra Rural Municipality of Mustang district. It is celebrated by the ethnic Gurungs and Thakuri people, who reside in the region. The day marks the start of the winter season and locals in various settlements inside the municipality gather to celebrate and enjoy the festival.

Karnali Province Minister Shahi accused of rape

Published On: August 23, 2021 10:16 AM NPT By: Nagendra Upadhyaya

SURKHET, August 23: A video purportedly of Karnali Province Minister for Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives Kurmaraj Shahi raping a woman has gone viral in social media platforms. A few days ago, the victim and her husband went to the District Police Office, Surkhet to lodge a rape complaint against Shahi.