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1251 new Covid-19 cases surface on Wednesday, active caseload stands at 21139.

1251 new Covid-19 cases surface on Wednesday, active caseload stands at 21139

Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 787,828 on Wednesday with 1,251 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.

Nepal’s economy is anticipated to grow by 4.1% (at market prices) in fiscal year (FY) 2022, up from an estimated growth of 2.3% in FY2021, says the latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Update, a flagship publication of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Modest growth of 4.1% forecast for Nepal's Economy in FY2022

Nepal’s economy is anticipated to grow by 4.1% (at market prices) in fiscal year (FY) 2022, up from an estimated growth of 2.3% in FY2021, says the latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Update, a flagship publication of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Human trafficking. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/THT

Human trafficking cases increasing amid coronavirus pandemic in Sudurpaschim

Cases related to human trafficking have increased amid the coronavirus pandemic in Sudurpaschim province.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Nepali Congress lawmaker Narayan Khadka as the Foreign Minister in Sher Bahadur Deuba cabinet.

NC's Narayan Khadka appointed Foreign Minister

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Nepali Congress lawmaker Narayan Khadka as the Foreign Minister in Sher Bahadur Deuba cabinet.

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Provincial hospital's service to be improved

Chief Minister of Bagmati Province Asta Laxmi Shakya has urged hospitals under the provincial government to provide effective services.

Himalayan Vegan Festival-2022 in April

Chinese President Xi, PM Li, UNSG extend best wishes to Nepal

Poverty deprives woman of treatment

Anti-COVID jabs for all children in Lumbini

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Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Kul Prasad KC has said the provincial government has been active in providing vaccine against COVID to all the children of the province, saying today’s children are tomorrow’s future.

Anti-COVID jabs for all children in Lumbini

Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Kul Prasad KC has said the provincial government has been active in providing vaccine against COVID to all the children of the province, saying today’s children are tomorrow’s future.

As many as 208 households of Bagarphant of Beni Municipality have been deprived of clean drinking water for three months. Photo: Bijaybar Pradhan/ THT

Beni residents forced to drink contaminated water

As many as 208 households of Bagarphant of Beni Municipality have been deprived of clean drinking water for three months.

Spokesperson for the government Gyanendra Bahadur Karki reading out Cabinet decisions at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, on Tuesday. Photo: RSS

Cabinet decides to recall non-career Nepali ambassadors

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held here on Tuesday decided to recall Nepal’s non-career ambassadors (political nominees) from foreign missions.

The federal government has developed the ‘Unidentified and Unclaimed Bodies Management Guideline, 2021’ to manage bodies of persons that are unidentified and unclaimed due to difficulty in tracing relatives or guardians concerned after sudden death in accidents, natural disasters, homicides, or any other incident.

Guideline to manage unidentified, unclaimed bodies

The federal government has developed the ‘Unidentified and Unclaimed Bodies Management Guideline, 2021’ to manage bodies of persons that are unidentified and unclaimed due to difficulty in tracing relatives or guardians concerned after sudden death in accidents, natural disasters, homicides, or any other incident.

1036 new Covid cases recorded Tuesday, active caseload stands at 21,524. Photo Reuters/File

1036 new Covid cases recorded Tuesday, active caseload stands at 21,524

Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 786,577 on Tuesday with 1,036 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.

Employees working under Prime Minister Self-employment Programme padlocked office of Ward No 1 of Naraha Rural Municipality, Siraha, demanding salary on Monday.

Ward office padlocked demanding salary

Employees working under Prime Minister Self-employment Programme padlocked office of Ward No 1 of Naraha Rural Municipality, Siraha, demanding salary on Monday.

Reconstruction of access road to MWSP intake under way

Reconstruction of access road to MWSP intake under way

Work on reconstruction of the access road to Melamchi Water Supply Project site at Ambathan of Sindhupalchowk has gained pace.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a stay order against the government asking it not to arrest anyone for making negative statements against projects run by friendly countries, their project staff, foreign nationals, or their properties.

Govt told not to arrest anyone for negative remarks

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a stay order against the government asking it not to arrest anyone for making negative statements against projects run by friendly countries, their project staff, foreign nationals, or their properties.

Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Courtesy: @ani_digital/Twitter

India to resume export of COVID-19 vaccines under the 'Vaccine Maitri' programme from October-December

India to resume export of COVID-19 vaccines under the 'Vaccine Maitri' programme from October-December

975 infections added to Nepal's Covid caseload, fatality toll climbs to 11,048

975 infections added to Nepal's Covid caseload, fatality toll climbs to 11,048

Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 785,541 on Monday with 975 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.

Pema Gyalwo Gurung and his two daughters sharing a tent in Bauli, Badimalika Municipality-8, Bajura, 19 September 2021. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Bajura man in need of financial support for treatment

Pema Gyalwo Gurung of Bauli, Badimalika Municipality-8, who is a tuberculosis patient and is also paralyzed, has been living in a tent under vulnerable circumstances since seven months. To add to his woes, the Gyalwo family has no financial means to support his treatment.

Bajura District Administration Office offered citizenship certificates to disabled people at their doorsteps on the occasion of Constitution Day on Sunday.

Disabled people acquire citizenship

Bajura District Administration Office offered citizenship certificates to disabled people at their doorsteps on the occasion of Constitution Day on Sunday.

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday granted amnesty to 531 convicts doing time in prisons across the country to mark Constitution Day.

531 jailbirds granted amnesty

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday granted amnesty to 531 convicts doing time in prisons across the country to mark Constitution Day.

Chairman of Nepal Communist Party (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal has said his party will join the government this week.

'Five-party alliance will continue till elections'

Chairman of Nepal Communist Party (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal has said his party will join the government this week.

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Indra Jatra

People watching as Lakhey receives Samaybaji offerings that symbolise good luck, fortune, and good health as part of rituals during Indra Jatra, in Kathmandu, on Wednesday.

Nepali Congress Vice-president Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar said the autocratic communist government framed him in the Lalita Niwas land grab case to exact political revenge.

Gachhadar comes clean on land grab

Nepali Congress Vice-president Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar said the autocratic communist government framed him in the Lalita Niwas land grab case to exact political revenge.

Mani Mukunda Volleyball Club posing for a picture after winning the title of first Rising Star Open Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament organised in Shivaraj Municipality-5 of Kapilvastu, on Wednesday. Photo Courtesy: Rising Star Youth Club

Mani Mukunda, Everest School win Rising Star open volleyball tournament

Butwal's Mani Mukunda Volleyball Club won the title of the first Rising Star Open Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament organised in Shivaraj Municipality-5 of Kapilvastu, on Wednesday.

FILE PHOTO: The Sydney Opera House and city centre skyline are seen as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Sydney, Australia, April 20, 2020. Photo: Reuters

Australia's New South Wales reports 1,035 local COVID-19 cases

A total of 1,232 people are hospitalised, with 242 in intensive care and 122 require ventilation.

Chelsea's Timo Werner in action with Tottenham Hotspur's Ben Davies. Photo: Reuters

Chelsea's Werner can thrive alongside Lukaku, says Tuchel

"It's a race against the pain and time. We hope he trains on Thursday so he can be back for Saturday," Tuchel said.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index bounced back on the second last trading day of the week with the sole secondary market of the country gaining 104.88 points to 2816.95, indicating a 3.87 per cent rise.

NEPSE springs to life, gains 104 points on Wednesday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index bounced back on the second last trading day of the week with the sole secondary market of the country gaining 104.88 points to 2816.95, indicating a 3.87 per cent rise.

1251 new Covid-19 cases surface on Wednesday, active caseload stands at 21139.

1251 new Covid-19 cases surface on Wednesday, active caseload stands at 21139

Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 787,828 on Wednesday with 1,251 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.

Nepal’s economy is anticipated to grow by 4.1% (at market prices) in fiscal year (FY) 2022, up from an estimated growth of 2.3% in FY2021, says the latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Update, a flagship publication of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Modest growth of 4.1% forecast for Nepal's Economy in FY2022

Nepal’s economy is anticipated to grow by 4.1% (at market prices) in fiscal year (FY) 2022, up from an estimated growth of 2.3% in FY2021, says the latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Update, a flagship publication of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Human trafficking. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/THT

Human trafficking cases increasing amid coronavirus pandemic in Sudurpaschim

Cases related to human trafficking have increased amid the coronavirus pandemic in Sudurpaschim province.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari administering the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka amid an official ceremony at Sheetal Niwas, today. Photo: RSS

Khadka sworn-in as Foreign Minister

President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Khadka.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Nepali Congress lawmaker Narayan Khadka as the Foreign Minister in Sher Bahadur Deuba cabinet.

NC's Narayan Khadka appointed Foreign Minister

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Nepali Congress lawmaker Narayan Khadka as the Foreign Minister in Sher Bahadur Deuba cabinet.

The Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested nine persons for their alleged involvement in trafficking hashish abroad on the pretext of supplying handicraft items.

Nine persons arrested for smuggling hashish

The Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested nine persons for their alleged involvement in trafficking hashish abroad on the pretext of supplying handicraft items.

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