POLITICS
Prez cannot initiate process to form new govt under Article 76(5) without PM's resignation...
Prez cannot initiate process to form new govt under Article...
Opposition party leaders cry foul over the move of PM Oli and President Bhandari
May 20, 2021
Coronavirus
IIDS recommends policies to tackle pandemic
IIDS recommends policies to tackle pandemic
Kathmandu, May 20: As the pandemic continues to devastate the country, the Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), an independent, non-partisan, and not-for-profit think-tank, has forwarded a series of recommendations to the government to tackle the second wave of the virus. The study group was chair...
May 20, 2021
POLITICS
Govt recommends to President to summon house session on May 23
Govt recommends to President to summon house session on May...
Prime Minister Oli decides to pave the way to form new govt under Article 76(5) of constitution instead of seeking vote of confidence in parliament
May 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
No COVID-19 test conducted in upper region of Gorkha so far
No COVID-19 test conducted in upper region of Gorkha so far
According to Bhimsen Shrestha, the chief of administration for Chumnubri Rural Municipality, there has not been a single PCR test conducted in the rural municipality so far.
May 20, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
8,305 new corona cases detected, 6,543 recover on Thursday
8,305 new corona cases detected, 6,543 recover on Thursday
KATHMANDU, May 20: As many as 8,305 new cases of the coronavirus disease were detected on Thursday taking the country’s overall casetally to 488,645.
May 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
“It hurts when a patient dies”
“It hurts when a patient dies”
KATHMANDU, May 20: The second wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease has heavily affected the Kathmandu Valley. The populated valley sees hundreds of patients arriving at hospitals on a daily basis. However, due to the lack of intensive care units (ICUs), medical oxygen, and beds, the pass...
May 20, 2021
POLITICS
Dr Devkota secures victory in National Assembly by-poll
Dr Devkota secures victory in National Assembly by-poll
KATHMANDU, May 20: Dr Khim Lal Devkota of the opposition alliance has secured victory in the National Assembly be-election held for a vacant post in Bagmati Province. Dr Devkota secured a total of 5,088 weightage of votes, defeating his nearest rival Ram Bahadur Thapa "Badal", who served as the home...
May 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Over 43,000 vaccinated with Verocell
Over 43,000 vaccinated with Verocell
KATHMANDU, May 20: As many as 43,018 people inside the Kathmandu Metropolitan City have received their second dose of Verocel (Chinese vaccine) against COVID-19.
May 20, 2021
POLITICS
Devkota leading vote count, UML’s Thapa trailing behind
Devkota leading vote count, UML’s Thapa trailing behind
KATHMANDU, May 20: In the vote-count for a vacant seat in the National Assembly from Bagmati Province, Dr Khim Lal Devkota, the candidate of the opposition alliance [Nepali Congress (NC), CPN (Maoist Center) and Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP)] is leading with a total of 128 votes.
May 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
COVID-19 reported above 3,900 meters in Mustang and 3,500 meters in Manang
COVID-19 reported above 3,900 meters in Mustang and 3,500 me...
Despite the low traffic of people, the second wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease has reached the highlands of both districts. According to the respective district’s health offices, the virus has reached 3,500 meters above sea level in Manang and 3,900 meters above sea level in Mustang...
May 20, 2021