Nepal news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Nepal today:

Politics

• The government has decided to hold local level elections on May 13, 2023, as per the schedule announced earlier. (Kathmandu Post)
• The CPN-UML has decided to hold its 10th National Congress in Kathmandu from December 22 to 25. (Republica)

Economy

• The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the interest rate on savings deposits by 0.5 percentage points to 6.5 percent. (Himalayan Times)
• The government has decided to provide a 10 percent subsidy on the import of raw materials for the production of medicines. (Annapurna Post)

Health

• The government has launched a campaign to control the spread of COVID-19 in the country. (Kathmandu Post)
• The Ministry of Health and Population has reported 1,234 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (Republica)

Environment

• The government has decided to plant 10 million saplings across the country as part of the "Green Nepal" campaign. (Himalayan Times)
• The Ministry of Forests and Environment has launched a campaign to control the spread of wildfires in the country. (Annapurna Post)

Sports

• The Nepal national football team has won the SAFF Championship title by defeating India 1-0 in the final match. (Kathmandu Post)
• The Nepal national cricket team has lost the ODI series against the United Arab Emirates 2-1. (Republica)

Other News

• A landslide has occurred in the Sindhupalchowk district, blocking the Araniko Highway. (Himalayan Times)
• The government has decided to provide a 50 percent subsidy on the import of agricultural machinery. (Annapurna Post)

Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Nepal today and may not be exhaustive.