Ilam : CPN-UML senior leader Jhala Nath Khanal has accused Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal of rescheduling the elections against the aspirations of Madhesi people. “RJPN has forced the rescheduling of election in Province 2 against the aspirations of Madhesi people,” said the former Prime Minister at an election campaign in Ilam Municipality-5 today. He also…
Kathmandu : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba today said the knowledge of yoga and its exercise must be taught to students at the school level. During a yoga camp held to mark the International Yoga Day here, PM Deuba insisted that the practice of yoga must be taught at school level mindful of its mental…
Khotang : A bomb went off at the residence of CPN (UML) candidate for the post of ward chairperson of Dorpachiuridanda in Rupakot Majuwagadhi Municipality, Khotang last night inflicting serious injuries to one member of the family. The explosion took place at the residence of UML candidate Lila Chauhan. The bomb exploded when Lila’s brother…
Bhaktapur : Health Security Insurance Programme under the social health security has started in Bhaktapur. A family of five members signing up for the programme by paying Rs 2, 500 in advance annually can claim up to Rs 50,000 worth of medical treatment per year, said executive director of the Social Health Security Development…
Kathmandu : The 11th Meeting of Nepal – China Consultation Mechanism kicked off in the capital city today. The meeting taking place after a hiatus of four years will review Nepal – China relations, political relations, and the latest political developments. As per the programme details obtained by the National News Agency (RSS), the meeting…
Kathmandu : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has moved to Baluwatar, the Prime Minister’s official residence, early this morning after offering a special Pooja as per the suggestions of astrologers. According to the PM’s family source, PM Deuba shifted to Baluwatar at the auspicious hour of 5:22 am today. PM Deuba was residing in…
Paris : French President Emmanuel Macron’s party has won a clear parliamentary majority, results show, weeks after his own presidential victory. With nearly all votes counted, his La République en Marche, alongside its MoDem allies, won more than 300 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly. The winning margin is lower than some expected, with turnout…
Bhaktapur : Property worth more than Rs 1.5 billion has been gutted in a massive fire at Yeti Carpet Industry in Bhaktapur Municipality-2. The fire that started from 11:30 pm on Saturday was brought under control at 7:30 am today with the help of eight fire engines. Manager of the Industry, Dharmendra Yadav,…
Kathmandu : The All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU) close to the CPN (UML) gathered in front of the Ratna Rajya, Exhibition Road to hold demonstrations today in protest against the government decision to hold the local-level election in the Province No. 2 in the third-round. Terming the decision to defer the…
North Korea: A team of US doctors have found “no sign of botulism” in the American student freed by North Korea after more than 15 months in captivity. The regime had said the 22-year-old Otto Warmbier’s coma was caused last year by botulism and a sleeping pill he took after his trial. He has not…
