Nepal: Restrictions eased in Kathmandu; public transport resumes
Jun 29, 2021, at 11:20 pm
Authorities in Nepal have eased restrictions in the capital Kathmandu, and the nearby regions, allowing public transport with certain conditions. Restrictions have been in place in the Kathmandu region for almost two months now amid the second wave of the Covid-19.
Nepali migrant workers hit by Gulf countries’ vaccine norms
Jun 28, 2021, at 02:39 am
Major labor destination countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates are tightening their respective norms for the entry of foreign workforces, putting the jobs of thousands of workers, who are yet to receive their vaccines, at risk.
Democracy at risk in Nepal, says leader of opposition
Jun 26, 2021, at 02:51 pm
Kathmandu: The dissolution of the House of Representatives of parliament has put democracy at risk in Nepal, said Nepal's former prime minister and leader of opposition Sher Bahadur Deuba, whose claim to form the government was rejected by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on 22 May. Last month, Bhandari had dissolved the lower house of parliament despite getting support letters from a majority of MPs.
Nepal president appoints 20 to constitutional bodies under controversial ordinance
Jun 25, 2021, at 10:45 pm
Kathmandu: Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday appointed 20 people to eleven constitutional commissions under a controversial ordinance that has remained challenged in the country’s Supreme Court for the last six months.
Pregnant women most at risk in Nepal’s landslide-hit areas
Jun 24, 2021, at 02:14 am
Recent floods and subsequent landslide incidents in Nepal’s northern areas have displaced thousands and destroyed many homes. Several dozens of villages have been cut off as floods swept away many motorable roads and bridges in the country. However, pregnant women are most at risk; many of them are underage and needed evacuation to Kathmandu.
Nepal apex court gives another jolt to PM Oli, scraps appointments of 20 ministers
Jun 23, 2021, at 09:05 pm
Kathmandu: In what is seen as yet another big jolt to Nepal’s caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the country’s Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an interim order scrapping the appointments of 20 ministers to the council of ministers.
Nepal PM claims yoga originated in Nepal; says ‘there was no country like India then’
Jun 23, 2021, at 12:46 am
Kathmandu: In what seems yet another contentious claim, Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli has said on Monday that yoga originated in Nepal and “there was no country like India in the past”.
Nepal: New mutant of Delta variant found
Jun 22, 2021, at 10:07 pm
Authorities in Nepal have confirmed the prevalence of highly infectious K417N, a sub-lineage of B.1.617.2, known as the Delta variant of the coronavirus, in the country. The mutation is also known as Delta plus.
Nepal to resume more flights to ease travel for migrant workers
Jun 21, 2021, at 01:09 am
Authorities in Nepal have decided to resume flights to six more countries that have significant Nepali migrant workers, including Japan and Malaysia, reported The Himalayan Times.
Daily wagers hit hard in Nepal’s Lumbini
Jun 15, 2021, at 12:55 am
When the cases of the coronavirus were surging in Nepal, authorities had imposed a strict lockdown across the country, forcing many out of work. Daily wagers have been hit the hardest, especially when they received no relief from the government.
Nepalis living in Africa launch joint ventures in Nepal
Jun 15, 2021, at 12:40 am
Around 100 Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN) living in various countries in Africa have come together to form the NRN Africa Ventures Limited with an aim to invest in different sectors in their native country.
World Bank to provide $60 million for Nepal’s higher education
Jun 14, 2021, at 06:07 pm
The World Bank will provide $60 million to Nepal to improve the quality of Nepal's higher education, scale up online learning, and expand access to academic institutions for underprivileged and vulnerable students. The lender’s board of executive directors approved funding for it.
Pride Parade to be held virtually this year in Nepal
Jun 14, 2021, at 05:48 pm
Nepal Pride Parade this year will be organized virtually, organizers announced in the wake of the Covid-19 situation and the travel restriction in the capital, Kathmandu. Many events, campaigns will also be organized on social media platforms.
Nepal’s Supreme Court allows online delivery services
Jun 09, 2021, at 02:37 am
Thailand provides medical supplies to Nepal
May 31, 2021, at 11:02 pm
The Thailand government has extended medical supplies, including surgical masks, PPE sets, face shields, rapid antigen test kits, and oximeter among others to Nepalto boost its Covid-19 response.
Nepal prime minister hails progress on gender equality
May 31, 2021, at 10:52 pm
Nepal has made historic progress on gender equality and women’s participation in the country through constitutional changes since the democratic transition took place in 2005, KP Sharma Oli, the country’s prime minister claimed on Women’s Rights Day.
Nepal extends Everest climbing season till 3 June
May 31, 2021, at 02:48 am
Nepal’s Everest mountaineering season usually ends in May end but this year, in a rare move, authorities have extended the season till 3 June as many climbers are still waiting for their turn.
Nepal Supreme court to hear 30 petitions challenging house dissolution
May 28, 2021, at 12:07 am
Almost a week after Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved parliament, Nepal’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana has assigned 19 writ petitions challenging the dissolution of parliament to his bench, reported The Himalayan Times.
Communist Party, headed by Nepal PM Oli, in yet another split
May 27, 2021, at 02:16 am
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist and Leninist (CPN-UML), headed by Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, is on the verge of split as a party faction, headed by former prime minister Madhav Nepal, is parting its ways from Oli. Madhav Nepal, along with other senior leaders of the CPN-UML, are now preparing to register themselves as a separate party. Currently, Oli’s CPN-UML is the largest communist party in the country.
Nepal amends citizenship rules, to provide citizenship by descent
May 26, 2021, at 01:31 am
Nepal, US discuss bilateral cooperation and Covid situation
May 25, 2021, at 10:33 pm
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali hd a telephonic conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and discussed bilateral cooperation including the Covid situation in Nepal.
Nepalis can now fly abroad in chartered rescue flights
May 22, 2021, at 07:50 pm
Authorities in Nepal have allowed Nepali citizens in the country to go abroad using the chartered flights that are being arranged to rescue foreigners who are stranded in the country.
Nepal President dissolves Parliament, announces snap polls in Nov
May 22, 2021, at 04:18 pm
Kathmandu/UNI: Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari in the wee hours of Saturday dissolved the Parliament and announced mid-term polls on November 12 and 19.
UN agencies appeal for funds as COVID-19 surge eclipses South Asia
May 22, 2021, at 04:04 pm
New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday launched a $164 million appeal for personal protective gear, together with COVID-19 testing and control equipment, to save lives amidst the deadly wave of infections which continues to sweep across South Asia.
China-Nepal relation touches new low as border pillars go missing in Daulkha
May 21, 2021, at 05:33 pm
Kathmandu: China is once again showing its aggressive stance against neighbour Nepal as border pillars went missing in the Daulkha district of the Himalayan nation, media reports said.
13 journalists die of Covid in Nepal, over 750 affected
May 20, 2021, at 02:15 am
Nepal cabinet recommends ambassador for Sri Lanka, ten other nations
May 17, 2021, at 10:37 pm
The Nepalese government has recommended ambassadors for Sri Lanka and ten other countries including positions lying vacant for long in some cases, official sources said.
Nepal needs emergency assistance: WHO
May 17, 2021, at 12:24 am
Nepal needs emergency assistance as the coronavirus cases continue to surge and deaths are mounting, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organisation's director-general, said during a press briefing.
Amid virus surge, people hoarding oxygen in Nepal
May 17, 2021, at 12:00 am
Amid surging Covid-19 cases in Nepal, people are resorting to hoarding oxygen cylinders at home, further exacerbating oxygen shortage in the country. The government has asked people not to hoard cylinders, reported The Himalayan Times.
Lack of funeral vehicles in Covid-hit Nepal’s Bajura Hospital
May 16, 2021, at 03:50 am
Lack of funeral vehicles have forced a hospital in Nepal’s Bajura district to carrying bodies of Covid victims in waste management units, The Himalayan Times reported.