World Press Freedom Day being observed today

Published On: May 3, 2023 08:18 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 3: World Press Freedom Day is being observed today across the globe including in Nepal.

Nepal records 55 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday

Published On: May 2, 2023 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 2: The government has confirmed 55 new cases of Covid-19 and 53 recoveries on Tuesday. The latest bulletin issued by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) says that 55 people were infected with the virus in the last 24 hours.

KATHMANDU, May 2: The government is planning to ban use of printing paper for street food packaging.

BHAIRAHAWA, May 2: The asthidhatu (sacred relic) of Lord Buddha kept in Lumbini that could be only viewed on Buddha Jayanti now can be viewed on any regular day.

LUMBINI, May 2: Transit points along the Nepal-India border in Rupandehi district are being sealed from this evening in view of the Nagar Panchayat municipal elections in Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

NAST has no VC for almost four months

Published On: May 2, 2023 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 2: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has been left without a vice-chancellor (VC) for about four months.

KATHMANDU, May 2: The fan culture in Nepali football is often questioned about its existence. Some argue that the clubs haven’t done enough and some about fans' unwillingness to get involved. And a third section questions the stakeholders for not doing enough to lure the fans in to set the tone.

KATHMANDU, May2: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended congratulations to Nepali cricket team for qualifying for Asia Cup by winning the title of ACC Men's Premier Cup.

IPPF Director praises FPAN

Published On: May 2, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 2: Dr Alvaro Bermejo, Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), has applauded the contribution of the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN) to the improvement of services of family planning, maternity health and sexual and reproductive health.

PALPA, May 2: Until some years ago, stray cattle in Rampur and surroundings had become a nuisance to the local people. They would destroy crops, attack people and cause road accidents. Nowadays, the locals have got a relief, as ‘Gaushala’ (a shelter for cows) at Rampur Municipality in Palpa district has been established where such cows, oxen, and calves are given shelter and fodder.