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Sonam Lhosar being observed today

Published On: February 2, 2022 09:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The Tamang community is celebrating 2858th Sonam Lhosar, a new year today.

Over 1,000 Nepal-bound consignments stuck at Vizag Port due to dilly-dallying by shipping and railway service companies

Published On: February 2, 2022 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Over 1,000 Nepal-bound cargo containers have been stuck at the Visakhapatnam Port, India, due to dilly-dallying by shipping companies and Indian railway companies to deliver the imported goods on time.

Indian govt allocates INR 7.50 billion in grants for Nepal

Published On: February 1, 2022 09:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The Indian government has allocated its annual grant of INR 7.50 billion (around Rs 12 billion) to Nepal for the fiscal year 2022/23, which is 24 percent less than the amount allocated for 2021/22.

Nepse gains double-digit points on buying spree triggered by ‘progress toward local elections’

Published On: February 1, 2022 06:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index gained 19.29 points on Tuesday after the government stepped up to fix the date of local elections.

Nepal records 5,583 new cases, 8,237 recoveries and nine deaths on Tuesday

Published On: February 1, 2022 05:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Nepal recorded 5,583 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with 8,237 recoveries and nine deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

Israel provides over half a million syringes to Nepal

Published On: February 1, 2022 05:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The Government of Israel has dispatched over half a million syringes to support immunization efforts in Nepal. This is in addition to the earlier contribution to support the Government of Nepal to fight against COVID-19.

Tipper truck crushes two to death in Bardiya

Published On: February 1, 2022 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

BARDIYA, Feb 1: Two people were killed when a tipper truck crushed them while they were warming themselves at a bonfire in a field. The incident took place when a tipper was trampled uncontrollably in the yard of Satpatiya of Badaiyatal Rural Municipality-3 at around 8PM on Monday.

Govt decides to accept USD 150 million concessional loan from WB

Published On: February 1, 2022 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The government has decided to accept a concessional loan amounting to USD 150 million from the World Bank.

NIC submits annual report to PM Deuba

Published On: February 1, 2022 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The National Information Commission (NIC) presented its annual report for the fiscal year 2020/21 to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday. The report incorporating the major works and activities of the NIC was submitted to the PM for tabling it in the Legislature Parliament in accordance with Section 25 (1) of the Right to Information Act, 2064 BS.

Govt decision to mandate vaccination cards for access to public services challenged at Supreme Court

Published On: February 1, 2022 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Advocate Sallu Tiwari and law student Sabin Pokhrel have filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court against the government's decision to provide public services only to the people having a vaccination card.

PM Deuba to hold discussion with Election Commission officials at 3PM today

Published On: February 1, 2022 02:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to meet Election Commission (EC) officials on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the local elections. EC officials have been called to Baluwatar on Tuesday at 3PM.

Bagmati Province govt to set up fertilizer plants

Published On: February 1, 2022 02:14 PM NPT By: Republica

BAGMATI, Feb 1: The Bagmati Province Government is set to build three fertilizer factories at different places in the province.

Bird flu detected at two locations in Morang

Published On: February 1, 2022 01:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Bird flu cases have been confirmed at two locations of Morang in Province 1. According to the Department of Livestock Services, the detection of avian influenza (H5N1 virus) has been confirmed at Khuniyakatta of Gramthan-1 and Budhiganga-5 through laboratory tests.

India's daily COVID-19 cases fall below 200,000, but deaths surpass 1,000

Published On: February 1, 2022 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica

NEW, DELHI, Feb 1: India's COVID-19 tally rose to 41,469,499 on Tuesday, as 167,059 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.

Complaint filed against UML Chairman Oli for spreading COVID-19

Published On: February 1, 2022 12:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: A complaint has been filed against CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli by Youth Congress Nepal, an umbrella organization of the Nepali Congress (NC) at the District Administration Office of Bhaktapur.

Lumbini Province Assembly passes 67 bills in four years

Published On: February 1, 2022 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, Feb 1: The Lumbini Province Assembly has passed 67 bills in four years of its establishment. A total of 74 bills were registered at the Assembly, according to the Province Assembly Secretariat.

Westerly wind’s influence to increase on Wednesday

Published On: February 1, 2022 12:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The Westerly wind has a partial influence on the weather in the country at present. The weather will further be affected with the increase of its influence by Wednesday night.

Lalitpur metropolis to administer second dose of Pfizer vaccine to students for five days

Published On: February 1, 2022 12:12 PM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, Feb 1: The Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) is administering the second dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting Thursday.

Public holiday declared on occasion of Sonam Lhosar and Ngwami festival in Bagmati Province

Published On: February 1, 2022 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: A meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Bagmati Province on Monday decided to declare a public holiday on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar and Nwagi festival on February 2.

Two arrested with brown sugar in Surkhet

Published On: February 1, 2022 11:20 AM NPT By: Republica

SURKHET, Feb 1: District Police Office, Surkhet, has arrested two people from Surkhet along with brown sugar. Police have arrested Laxman Pariyar, 32, of Gurbhakot Municipality-8, Surkhet, and Ramesh Oli, 30, of the same municipality.