Woman worker dies in brick kiln 

A woman worker has died at the Star Brick Factory in Kachankawal rural municipality-5 of Jhapa district.   

'Week-long Free Mask Distribution' Campaign

A week-long free mask distribution and public awareness program has been launched under the joint initiative of Metropolitan Police Circle, Thankot and Thankot Jaycess.      Manoj Kumar Shrestha, Inspector of Police, Metropolitan Police Circle, Thankot, said that the campaign was launched to protect the general public from the increasing number of Omicron variant infections in the country.   

54 health workers infected   

Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 54 health workers and staff working in different offices of the district. 

Taplejung hospital starts producing oxygen commercially

The oxygen plant installed at the District Hospital on first week of November 2021 has started producing oxygen in a commercial manner, said plant operator and biometric technical chief at the Hospital, Saroj Chaudhary.

All courts to remain closed on Sunday to mourn former CJ's demise

The Supreme Court's full-court meeting has decided to announce a holiday in all courts across the country on coming Sunday to mourn the demise of former Chief Justice (CJ) Mohan Prasad Sharma.    

Waling municipality manages free COVID-19 tests, food, medicines to infected people

The health facility has managed 50 beds, medical equipment including filled oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrators and health workers standby in view of increasing infection rate, he said. “We are cautious of the health sensitivity of the citizens here. Saving their lives is our first priority,” he said. Those visiting the health facility will get antigen tests for free, said the health branch chief Kamal Prasad

Khaptad receives increasing number of domestic tourists after snowfall

Around 12 to 15 domestic tourists visit Khatpad daily since the first snowfall on 29 December last year. Although COVID-19 risks persist in the district, tourists have been visiting the place to play with snow and soak up the beauty of the snow-clad hills and meadows, said Hiralal Saun, a local.

Around 33 percent households remain at risk of falling into poverty due to COVID-19 pandemic, survey reveals

The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 pushed many governments worldwide to take measures such as lockdowns and quarantines to stop its spread. Since March 2020, Nepal has also imposed restrictions on movements and lockdowns, which inevitably led to social and economic hardships such as job loss, disruptions in public services, and limited access to healthcare and education.

Rain, snowfall predicted in some areas

Light rain in some parts of the country and snowfall in high hilly and mountainous areas are predicted in next 24 hours with a change in the weather condition caused by the influence of westerly wind, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.     

Three found dead in Kathmandu

Three people were found dead in different areas of Kathmandu on Friday. One of the deceased has been identified as Savita Thapa, 45, of Bardibas in Mahottari district.