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Over 3.2 million vaccinated against COVID-19 in Lumbini

Published On: January 31, 2022 03:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Over 3.2 million people in Lumbini Province have received their first dose of vaccine against COVID-19.

Light snowfall likely in high hilly and mountainous region

Published On: January 31, 2022 03:10 PM NPT By: Republica

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.

Home Minister inquires about security situation, COVID-19 impact in 12 districts

Published On: January 31, 2022 02:35 PM NPT By: Republica

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.

Senior citizen dies after being attacked by wild elephant

Published On: January 31, 2022 02:15 PM NPT By: Republica

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.

Over 123,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 in Taplejung

Published On: January 31, 2022 01:50 PM NPT By: Republica

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.

RPP Chairman Lingden nominates 24 office-bearers

Published On: January 31, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairman Rajendra Lingden has nominated 24 office-bearers including two vice-chairmen and two general secretaries.

Farmers demand hike in milk price

Published On: January 31, 2022 12:25 PM NPT By: Republica

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.

Schools to be opened for five days for COVID-19 vaccination in Sarlahi

Published On: January 31, 2022 12:16 PM NPT By: Republica

SARLAHI, Jan 31: Students in Sarlahi will be vaccinated against COVID-19 from today. The schools will be open from today till February 4 to administer the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines to the students in the age group of 12 to 17 years.

Gold price declines by Rs 400 per tola

Published On: January 31, 2022 11:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The price of gold declined by Rs 400 per tola to Rs 91,800 in the domestic market on Monday. The yellow metal was traded at Rs 92,200 per tola on Sunday.

CPN (Unified Socialist) leader Dr Thapa passes away

Published On: January 31, 2022 11:39 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: CPN (Unified Socialist) leader Dr Duman Thapa passed away at the age of 62 on Sunday night.

ICU ward with ventilators lying unused due to lack of human resource

Published On: January 31, 2022 11:26 AM NPT By: Republica

MYAGDI, Jan 31: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with ventilators that was established at Beni Hospital in Myagdi has been lying dysfunctional due to the lack of competent human resources.

Melamchi water to be brought to the Valley by mid-April: Drinking Water Minister

Published On: January 31, 2022 10:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The government has announced to bring the water of the Melamchi River to the Kathmandu Valley by mid-April by building a temporary structure. Minister for Drinking Water, Umakant Chaudhary has announced to bring Melamchi water to the Valley temporarily within two and a half months.

Second shot of Moderna to be administered to children of Tanahun from today

Published On: January 31, 2022 09:22 AM NPT By: Republica

DAMAULI, Jan 31: Children of Tanahun are to be inoculated with the second dose of Moderna vaccine against COVID-19. The second shot is to be administered to the children aged 12-17 who have earlier jabbed with the first dose.

Raybhar released on bail

Published On: January 31, 2022 09:21 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Uma Shankar Raybhar has been released by depositing the bail amount of Rs 25,000 as per the order of the Supreme Court on Sunday. A Joint Bench of Justices Bishwombhar Prasad Shrestha and Sapana Pradhan Malla had issued the order to release Raybhar on Friday.

Minister Ale instructs to demolish huts developed in Pashupati area

Published On: January 31, 2022 09:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has instructed the officials concerned to demolish the huts built by encroaching upon the land of the Pashupatinath Temple premises.

CM Pokharel briefs province’s progress to PM Deuba

Published On: January 31, 2022 09:11 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: A delegation led by the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province called on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at the official residence of the PM at Baluwatar on Sunday.

NRB fixes ceiling of four percent premium on interest rate of hire purchase loan

Published On: January 31, 2022 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has capped the premium amount on the interest rate of hire purchase loan being charged by the companies concerned from their customers.

Experts suggest govt to implement prudent measures amid depleting foreign currency reserves

Published On: January 30, 2022 07:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Economists have asked the government to implement stern measures to check depleting foreign currency reserves amid worsening balance of payments (BoP).

Four arrested for selling counterfeit alcoholic beverages

Published On: January 30, 2022 06:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Police arrested four individuals on the charge of selling counterfeit alcoholic beverages of a number of foreign brands.

Nepal logs 3,540 cases and 32 deaths on Sunday

Published On: January 30, 2022 06:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Nepal recorded 3,540 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday along with 6,540 recoveries and 32 deaths (this includes 12 deaths lately reported from Shree Birendra Hospital and 20 deaths of the past four days), according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).