WHO sees “strong commitment” from Pfizer on affordable COVID vaccine

GENEVA: A World Health Organization senior official said on Tuesday that the agency was in talks with Pfizer to include its COVID-19 vaccine as part of an early global roll out. Bruce Aylward, WHO senior...

Rapti claim Gautam Buddha Cup

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 15 Rapti defeated Narayani by nine runs in the final of the Gautam Buddha Cup here at the under-construction Gautam Buddha International Stadium today. Rapti team members celebrate with the trophy after winning the...

‘Focus on reviving Radio Nepal’s glory’

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 15 Communications and Information Technology Minister Parbat Gurung today stressed on reviving the former glory of Radio Nepal. Minister Gurung was addressing a programme held by the Radio Broadcasting Service Development Committee (Radio Nepal)...

NCP to move ahead in unison, says Bishnu Paudel

LUMBINI, DECEMBER 15 Minister of Finance and Nepal Communist Party (NCP) General Secretary Bishnu Prasad Paudel said conflict of interest in the NCP will not affect its future at all. He said this while laying...

EDITORIAL: Stay safe

Given the high test positivity rate, it is advisable for people to stay on their guard and continue following the health safety protocols The overcrowded streets of Kathmandu with their business as usual atmosphere might...

Benzema double sees off 10-man Athletic as Real win again

MADRID: Real Madrid were made to toil by the 10 men of Athletic Bilbao but eventually won 3-1 on Tuesday thanks to two strikes from Karim Benzema to go level on points with La Liga leaders Real Sociedad. Athletic forward...

Sapkota clarifies

KATHMANDU: Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota’s Press Adviser Shreedhar Neupane issued a press note on Tuesday, stating reasons for his absence in Tuesday’s Constitutional Council meeting. Neupane said the speaker was aware of his constitutional roles...

President reissues controversial ordinance

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 15 She had issued the same ordinance amending Constitution Council Act in April as well It had to be rescinded after four days Appointments made under it can’t be revoked by HoR President Bidhya Devi Bhandari,...