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The Government of Nepal has formed a team to hold talks with outlawed Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplav'-led Communist Party of Nepal.

Govt forms talk-team to hold talks with Biplav-led party

The Government of Nepal has formed a team to hold talks with outlawed Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplav'-led Communist Party of Nepal.

File Photo - Passengers wearing face masks arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

87 new Covid-19 cases registered on Wednesday; nationwide tally hits 274,381

Nepal on Wednesday reported 87 new cases of coronavirus infection from across the country. With this, the nationwide infection count has advanced to 274,381.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies -- handed over by UNFPA to the Ministry of Health and Population -- are pictured here, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Photo Courtesy: UNFPA

UNFPA hands over PPE and Reproductive Health kits to Nepal Govt

MoHP today received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies through UNFPA.

FILE - Nepali Congress General Secretary Shashanka Koirala interacts with media after a meeting with Pushpa Kamal Dahal, on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Photo: RSS

Nepali Congress should join government to split NCP: Shashanka Koirala

Shashanka Koirala, General Secretary of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has said the party should form a new government together with Dahal-Nepal faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP).

Tanahun district. Courtesy: MoFAGA

Dispute halts work at Tanahun hydel project

A dispute between workers and management of Tanahun Hydroelectricity Project (140 megawatt) has disrupted work of the hydro project at Jhaputar of Rishing Rural Municipality, Tanahun.

Majhi community observes Koshi puja

Explosive device goes off at Hulas Steel

Injured journo taken to Nepalgunj for treatment

78 new Covid-19 cases registered on Tuesday; nationwide tally hits 274,294

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Armed Police Force personnel patrolling the border area to control cross-border smuggling, in Kailali, on Monday. Photo: THT

Smuggling continues unabated despite tight security

Although the authorities have beefed up security along the border, it has had little impact on controlling the ongoing smuggling of goods from India.

Rautahat district

Students padlock school in Gaur

Students of Juddha Secondary School in Gaur have padlocked the school for allegedly abusing students over a dispute over fees.

File Photo - Officials of different constitutional bodies, appointed by the government, take the oath of office and secrecy, at Shital Niwas, in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Photo Courtesy: Rajan Kafle/PM's Secretariat

Global bodies decry lack of transparency in appointments to constitutional bodies

At least three international bodies have sought immediate withdrawal of an ordinance, saying it undermines the independence of constitutional bodies.

File Photo - Two women walk along the deserted Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the eleventh day of nationwide lockdown amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus, in Lalitpur, on Friday, April 03, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

73 new Covid-19 cases registered on Monday; nationwide tally hits 274,216

Nepal on Monday reported 73 new cases of coronavirus infection from across the country. With this, the nationwide infection count has advanced to 274,216.

Reli BK and her infant who are both suffering from malnutrition, in Bajura. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Life of infant at risk due to malnutrition in Bajura

A two-month old infant of Muktikot in Swamikartik Khaapar Rural Municipality-1 is suffering from malnutrition with his health and well-being at risk.

File Photo: Co-chair of Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, addresses a mass gathering, in Kathmandu. Photo: Skanda Gautam

Dahal appears before SC, expresses faith in judiciary

Co-chair of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Sunday appeared before the Supreme Court and submitted his written response in a contempt of court case filed against him for his remarks related to the House of Representatives dissolution case.

File Photo - Two women walk along the deserted Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the eleventh day of nationwide lockdown amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus, in Lalitpur, on Friday, April 03, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

78 new Covid-19 cases registered on Sunday; nationwide tally hits 274,143

Nepal on Sunday reported 78 new cases of coronavirus infection from across the country. With this, the nationwide infection count has advanced to 274,143.

The 27 Brigade of the Nepali Army successfully conducted a one-day free health camp in the five wards of Devipur and Barchawa Rural Municipalities of Siraha district.

Nepal Army conducts free health camp in Siraha

The 27 Brigade of the Nepali Army successfully conducted a one-day free health camp in the five wards of Devipur and Barchawa Rural Municipalities of Siraha district.

Bone Marrow Cancer Patient Lal Bahadur Shah, 27, of Chaurapati Rural Municipality-1 in Achham district has been pictured. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Bone marrow cancer patient Lal Bahadur Shah struggling in Kathmandu

Lal Bahadur Shah, 27, who is a permanent resident of Chaurapati Rural Municipality-1 in Achham district, currently living in Kathmandu is grappling with a fatal disease while in absence of affordable treatment for the same.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) penned between India and Nepal for the reconstruction of 25 health posts in Dhading and Sindhupalchowk districts of Nepal under Indian assistance, on Friday, February 26, 2021. Photo courtesy: Embassy of India, Kathmandu

India to fund for reconstruction of 25 health posts in Dhading and Sindhupalchowk districts

A Memorandum of Understanding has been penned between India and Nepal, with Head of Development Partnership and Reconstruction wing of the Embassy of India and Project Director of Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Building) of National Reconstruction Authority.

FILE - A tawny fish owl is rescued from a local residence at Lalitpur on June 20, 2016. Photo: MPCD

Action plan for conservation of owl species

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and the Department of Forests and Soil Conservation have developed an Owl Conservation Action Plan (2020- 2029) with a view to ensuring viable population of owls and conserving their habitat through strategic actions and participatory approach.

Devotees queuing up to offer puja at Chhabdi Barahi temple in Tanahun, on Saturday. THT

Devotees throng Chhabdi Barahi temple

Devotees thronged the popular religious and tourist site of Chhabdi Barahi temple in Byas Municipality, Tanahun, on Saturday..

FILE - Road construction. Photo: THT

Road upgradation continues amidst tight security

The government on Saturday deployed a large number of police personnel to continue the road expansion work at Balaju, which has been halted by the Supreme Court for the last four years.

File Photo - Seen in the picture is the Election Commission of Nepal, in Kathmandu.

Dahal-Nepal faction of NCP miffed at poll panel's delay

Narayan Kaji Shrestha, spokesperson for the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal, on Saturday wrote an angry post on his facebook wall against the Election Commission for delaying its decision on the NCP legitimacy row.

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Guests are seen seated in the front row of the stage at a programme organised by NATHM to facilitate Chef Santosh Shah in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, March 03, 2021. Photo: THT

NATHM facilitates Chef Santosh Shah

"I am very thrilled with the love that I am getting after landing in Nepal. It has exceeded my expectations and provided me extra motivation to work even harder," Chef Shah said.

Science and Tech

During its final full systems test, technicians powered on all of the James Webb Space Telescope's various electrical components installed on the observatory, and cycled through their planned operations to ensure each was functioning, and communicating with each other. Photo Courtesy: NASA/Chris Gunn

NASA completes final test for James Webb Space Telescope – world's premier space science observatory

2021 has been a great year for scientific endeavours – the next exciting launch is NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies -- handed over by UNFPA to the Ministry of Health and Population -- are pictured here, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Photo Courtesy: UNFPA

UNFPA hands over PPE and Reproductive Health kits to Nepal Govt

MoHP today received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies through UNFPA.

FILE: Australia's Aaron Finch in action. Photo: Reuters

Finch back in form as Australia keep T20 series alive in Wellington

At a closed Wellington Regional Stadium, Australia clawed back to 2-1 in the five-match series following defeats in Christchurch and Dunedin.

People protest on the street against the military after Monday's coup, outside the Mandalay Medical University in Mandalay, Myanmar February 4, 2021. Photo: Reuters/File

Nine killed in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests

The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities, witnesses said, as the junta appeared more determined than ever to stamp out protests against a Feb. 1 coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

FILE - Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in a meeting, at Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Photo: Rajan Kafle/PM's Secretariat

Nepali Congress calls parliamentary party meeting before HoR session

The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has called its parliamentary party meeting for Friday to discuss contemporary political issues.

Smart ports

Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019.

Tasha Arevalo, right, laughs with Joseph Butler while eating at Mo's Irish Pub, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Houston. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he is lifting business capacity limits and the state's mask mandate starting next week. Photo: AP

Texas and other states ease COVID-19 rules despite warnings

Texas on Tuesday became the biggest state to lift its mask rule, joining a rapidly growing movement by governors and other leaders across the U.S. to loosen COVID-19 restrictions despite pleas from health officials not to let their guard down yet.

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, Britain, on March 2, 2021. Photo: Pool via Reuters

Jesus hits double as rampant Man City go 15 points clear with Wolves win

Gabriel Jesus struck twice as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 on Tuesday to move 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League with their 21st straight win in all competitions.

Sonit Dahal (left) of Madhyapur Youth Association slides to tackle Ram Bahadur Rakaskoti of Shree Kumari Club during their Martyrs Memorial B Division League match at the ANFA Complex grounds in Lalitpur on Tuesday. MYA won the match 2-1. Photo: Udipt Singh Chhetry / THT

Bansbari, MYA win

Around The Himalaya Bansbari Club and Madhyapur Youth Association recorded victories in the Martyrs Memorial B Division League here at the ANFA Complex grounds on Tuesday.

Law enforcement officers work at the scene of a deadly crash in Holtville, Calif., on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Authorities say a semi-truck crashed into an SUV carrying 25 people on a Southern California highway, killing at least 13 people. Photo: Associated Press

California crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV

Authorities are investigating whether human smuggling was involved after a crash Tuesday involving an SUV packed with 25 people and a tractor-trailer that left 13 people dead and bodies strewn across a roadway near the US Mexico border.

digital. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/ THT

Digital age taking over: Is print really dead?

My grandmother still gets up early in the morning to sit outside with her daily newspaper whereas I’ve given up watching television because I can’t tolerate watching the same advertisements for copious amounts of time

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