Slip of the Tongue? PM Oli Claims Each Oxygen Cylinder from China Costs NPR 50,000!

While virtually addressing the 22nd anniversary of the National Human Rights Council, PM Oli claimed that the Nepali Government has been procuring oxygen cylinders from China at the cost of NPR 50,000 for each. The...

After Almost 2-Months of COVID Onslaught, Nepal Sees Slight Respite!

Nearly after two months of an onslaught of the second wave of the pandemic, Nepal has seen some respite in daily new infections. For the second consecutive day, the Himalayan nation has recorded more...

Election Commission Urges Nepali PM to Hold Elections in Single Phase!

With an eye on the pandemic, Prime Minister Sharma Oli asked the election commission to formulate an implementation strategy for the upcoming elections. The Prime Minister indicated his suggestion at a meeting with Chief Election...

Nepal President Initiates Citizen Act Amendment with Ordinance Issuance

Based on the government’s recommendation, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari issued an ordinance on Sunday to amend the Nepali Citizenship Act. The new ordinance Nepali Citizenship Act allows the kids born in Nepal and Nepali mothered...

WHO to help Nepal and rest of South-East Asia by providing essential COVID-19 supplies

The World Health Organization (WHO) has come forward to bolster South-East Asia, including Nepal, in fighting the pandemic. The organization will be sending 340 MT of essential medical supplies to the region. WHO impressed...

Nepal Tangled in Political Snafus: Prez Dissolves House, Opposition Files Writ!

Nepal continues to reel under political turmoil as both the ruling and opposition parties lock horns repeatedly, with no respite in sight. Today, opposition party leaders have filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court...

Bahrain Imposes ‘Travel Ban’ on Nepal Amid COVID Crisis!

Bahrain has imposed a travel ban for people from Nepal, owing to the COVID-19 surge, which came into effect today, i.e., May 24, 2021. It has also banned the entry of foreign nationals from...

Nepal Reports 7,914 New COVID-19 Cases, 193 Deaths!

In the last 24 hours, Nepal has reported 7,914 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the cumulative number of cases in the country to 513,241, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP). Among the newly...