Nepali Congress calls for new testing guidelines Kathmandu, June 16 The main opposition Nepali Congress today demanded scrapping of the National Testing Guideline of COVID-19, and immediate withdrawal of the globally discredited Rapid Diagnostic Tests. The government should issue fresh... Travel 17 Jun, 2020
Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa comes down heavily on govt KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa has asked the Government of Nepal to provide a breakdown of the expenses incurred for the government's response to coronavirus outbreak. Speaking at the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Thapa said... Horoscopes 09 Jun, 2020
HoR lawmakers urge government to release revised map of Nepal soon KATHMANDU: The members of the House of Representatives (HoR) have urged government to release the revised political map of Nepal that integrates Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani, the territories encroached by India. The lawmakers welcomed the... Horoscopes 19 May, 2020
Government asked to make public its official stance on Lipulekh issue KATHMANDU: The government has been asked to make public its official stance on Lipulekh issue. Leaders in opposition, Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leaders, and public are asking the government for its official statement on India's move of opening a link... Travel 09 May, 2020
Leaders nudge govt to address plight of the stranded citizens KATHMANDU: At present, media and social media are rife with reports and discussions on hurdles faced by people set to travel to their hometowns, on foot -- now hitchhiking, now treading. With businesses shut everywhere following nationwide lockdown,... Horoscopes 17 Apr, 2020
Facilitate local production of hand sanitisers: Gagan Thapa KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader and former health minister Gagan Thapa today urged the government to initiate process for purchase of ethanol from sugarcane industries for timely and cost-effective production of hand sanitizers in Nepal. "If the... Horoscopes 26 Mar, 2020
We stand with the government but theres a lot that needs to be done: Gagan Thapa KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Gagan Kumar Thapa today wrote an open letter to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli extending support to the government in the fight against Coronavirus epidemic, adding that the measures that are being taken right now may... Horoscopes 25 Mar, 2020
NC leader Gagan Thapa forwards 11-pt suggestions to govt to tackle COVID-19 KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa on Wednesday offered support to the government while submitting an eleven point paper elaborating on necessary steps that need to be considered immediately in order to address concerns surrounding COVID-19... Horoscopes 18 Mar, 2020
Drastic steps planned to prevent outbreak It’s time to act, not plan: Critics Kathmandu, March 12 A day after the World Health Organisation labelled COVID-19 as pandemic, the government today made public its strategy to prevent and control the disease, such as stop flights, issuing... Travel 13 Mar, 2020
Nepali national among WEF's Class of 2020 of Young Global Leaders KATHMANDU: A Nepali national, Pradip Pariyar, has been chosen by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its Class of 2020 of Young Global Leaders. Pariyar's name was included in a list of 115 Young Global Leaders from all over the world for its new... Travel 12 Mar, 2020
Govt urged to act on war footing Kathmandu, March 11 Both ruling and opposition leaders today urged the government to take preparedness measures against a possible COVID-19 outbreak on a war footing. At an all-party meeting at Singha Durbar, the leaders suggested the government... Horoscopes 12 Mar, 2020
Call for House panel to monitor preparedness to fight the virus Kathmandu, March 6 Nepali Congress lawmaker Gagan Thapa today moved an urgent motion of public importance in the House of Representatives, drawing the attention of the House to coronavirus outbreak around the world. Thapa said Nepal had remained... Horoscopes 07 Mar, 2020
