The government’s decision to allow the export of mineral-based construction materials, such as rocks, gravel and sand, to reduce the trade deficit has drawn flak from different political parties and environmental groups.
When Nepal launched its vaccination drive in January, becoming one of the first nations in the world to do so, the government was optimistic about immunising 72 per cent of the population aged 14 years and above within three months, or April end.
President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has sent written requests to the Queen of the United Kingdom Elizabeth II, President of the US Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal.
Since the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) came to power, there has been constant chaos. A clear majority mandate to the united Communist forces (UM- L+Maoist) was projected as the bright future for Nepal.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that the constitutional and historical achievements were made on gender equality and women’s participation after the historical Peoples’ Movement-2005-06.