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FILE PHOTO - The Government of Nepal has officially responded to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement concerning Lipulekh. Photo: Baburam Shrestha

Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, Kalapani integral parts of Nepal: Govt

The Government of Nepal has officially responded to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement concerning Lipulekh.

File - People shop at a crowded market amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the old quarters of Delhi, India, January 4, 2022. Photo: Reuters

India's main cities record sharp fall in COVID-19 infections

India's capital Delhi and financial hub Mumbai have reported a big fall in COVID-19 infections in the past two days and most of those who contracted the virus have recovered at home, authorities said on Monday.

FILE PHOTO: View of the entrance of the Anne Frank House museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands November 21, 2018. Picture taken November 21, 2018. Photo: Reuters/File

Cold-case investigation leads to surprise suspect in Anne Frank's betrayal

A six-year cold case investigation into the betrayal of Anne Frank has identified a surprising suspect in the death of the famous diarist, who was discovered in her canal side hideout and died in a Nazi concentration camp in 1945.

Minister of Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada tried to allay people’s fear saying that the government was not in favour of imposing unnecessary lockdown to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccination campaign going ahead with priority: Health Minister

Minister for health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 is going ahead with high priority.

FILE - Indian classical Kathak dance guru Birju Maharaj teaches students at his studio in New Delhi on Sept. 26, 1997. Birju Maharaj, a legend of classical Indian dance and among the country’s most well-known performing artists, died early on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Photo: AP/File

Birju Maharaj, legend of India's kathak dance form, dies

Birju Maharaj, a legend of classical Indian dance and among the country's most well-known performing artists, died Monday. He was 83.

Sudurpashchim has 'zero stock' of Covid-19 vaccines as booster campaign unrolls

Drinking water, ash big concern as Tonga damage after tsunami

From revolutionary to first lady: An autobiography par excellence

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File - Health officials administer booster dose of Covid-19 vaccines as government starts campaign on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Sudurpashchim has 'zero stock' of Covid-19 vaccines as booster campaign unrolls

Nepal government had recently announced the launch of Covid-19 booster jab campaign beginning Sunday, in an attempt to curb the supposed third-wave of the pandemic that has led to a surge in reported infections across the country. However, Sudurpashchim Province is grappling with 'zero stock' of vaccines amid the booster campaign that has raised a question regarding the federal government's haphazard announcement.

A Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion aircraft prepares to leave Base Auckland for Tonga to assist in an initial impact assessment of the area and low-lying islands after the Pacific island nation was hit by a tsunami triggered by a massive undersea volcanic eruption January 17, 2022. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force/Handout via Reuters

Drinking water, ash big concern as Tonga damage after tsunami

Australia and New Zealand sent surveillance flights on Monday to assess damage in Tonga, isolated from the rest of the world after the eruption of a volcano that triggered a tsunami and blanketed the Pacific island with ash.

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From revolutionary to first lady: An autobiography par excellence

A rare autobiography has recently hit the book stalls entitled From Revolutionary to the First Lady. This stunningly absorbing book is authored by wellknown architect Hisila Yami, a former minister and the consort of former Prime Minister Babu Ram Bhattarai.

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The meeting of the National Assembly, the Upper House of the Federal Parliament, scheduled for 1pm on January 17, has been put off due to special reason.

National Assembly meeting put off

The meeting of the National Assembly, the Upper House of the Federal Parliament, scheduled for 1pm on January 17, has been put off due to special reason.

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has started discussions with the stakeholders after medical colleges started charging high fees than the determined. Photo: THT

Discussion on medical college's fee dispute begins

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has started discussions with the stakeholders after medical colleges started charging high fees than the determined.

Tribhuvan International Airport. Photo: Mausam Shah Nepali/File

Safety precaution intensified at TIA

In the wake of increasing spread of coronavirus in the country, safety precaution has been intensified at Tribhuvan International Airport. Visitors are scrutinised at the gate while the distribution of passes for those welcoming and seeing off travellers are curtailed except when very necessary.

Minister of Communication and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahdur Karki. Photo: RSS

Government committed to protecting people's life: Minister Karki

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has said that the incumbent government is committed to protecting people's life.

FILE PHOTO: A meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Bagmati provincial government has formed a 19-member COVID-19 Management Committee.

Bagmati province government forms COVID-19 Management Committee

A meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Bagmati provincial government has formed a 19-member COVID-19 Management Committee.

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Minister of Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada tried to allay people’s fear saying that the government was not in favour of imposing unnecessary lockdown to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccination campaign going ahead with priority: Health Minister

Minister for health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 is going ahead with high priority.

File - Health officials administer booster dose of Covid-19 vaccines as government starts campaign on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Sudurpashchim has 'zero stock' of Covid-19 vaccines as booster campaign unrolls

Nepal government had recently announced the launch of Covid-19 booster jab campaign beginning Sunday, in an attempt to curb the supposed third-wave of the pandemic that has led to a surge in reported infections across the country. However, Sudurpashchim Province is grappling with 'zero stock' of vaccines amid the booster campaign that has raised a question regarding the federal government's haphazard announcement.

UHGHF concludes programmes for students

UHGHF concludes programmes for students

Um Hong Gil Human Foundation launched two different programmes in Sundi Secondary School in collaboration with Seoul National University Korea and Lumbini Buddhist University in Rupandehi in 2021.

Huge fire breaks out in tea estate

Huge fire breaks out in tea estate

A huge fire broke out today in Antu Valley Tea Estate operated by Ilam Tea Producers located at Shriantu of Suryodaya Municipality in the district.

First surgery for bladder tumour at Janakpur-based Provincial Hospital

First surgery for bladder tumour

Janakpur-based Provincial Hospital successfully removed a bladder tumour from the urethra of an 80-year-old using endoscopy.

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