KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
By-election sees around 60 percent turnout
The by-election for the member of the House of Representatives (HoR) concluded in three constituencies in a peaceful and enthusiastic atmosphere on Sunday- with around 60 per cent votes cast, according to the Election Commission of Nepal. Details of votes cast are being entered into the Election Commission’s information system at present.
PM Dahal directs to ensure registration of Nepal-made vehicles
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has instructed Chief Secretary Shankardas Bairagi to make necessary legal arrangements for the registration process of vehicles made in Nepal. Prime Minister Dahal instructed the Chief Secretary Bairagi to instantly advance the draft law and to bring an incentive policy.
Transport entrepreneurs halt cargo along Araniko Highway
Transport entrepreneurs have halted freights along the Araniko, B.P. and Helambu Highways to protest the direction by the district administration office to mandatorily get the loads they carry weighed.
JSP leader attempting to drop two ballot papers in Bara-2 arrested
Leader of Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), Ram Sagar Yadav, who attempted to cast double votes in today’s by-election, has been arrested. JSP leader Yadav was arrested after he reached the polling station with two ballot papers at Piparbati Jabdi-7 of Barak Devtal Rural Municipality in the district.
Lumbini prepares for Buddha Jayanti celebrations
Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is preparing for the celebrations of the 2567th Buddha Jayanti that falls on coming May 5 this year. The Day also coincides with Lumbini Day.
Nepal sees 78 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours, active cases 370
Nepal recorded a total of 81 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours as of Sunday. Of the confirmed cases, 41 were detected through the RT-PCR method and 40 through the Antigen method.
Four percent children deprived of immunization, weeklong campaign from April 24
Four percent of children in Nepal are deprived of immunizations. According to Child Health and Immunization Section at the Family Welfare Division, Ministry of Health and Population, children mainly who work in brick kilns and other factories and who suffer prolonged illness largely face obstructions to having access to vaccines. This four percent of the child population is not immunized at all.
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