Finance Ministry releases Rs 178.7 million to 13 hospitals for managing oxygen plant, HDU

Accordingly, Rs 20 million has been relesed to the Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Rs 51 million 270 thousand to the Jumla-based Karnali Academy of health Sciences, Rs 15.5 million to the Charikot Hospital, Rs 8 million to the Jiri Hospital, Rs 7.5 million to the Bajura Hospital and Rs 15.5 million to the Bajhang Hospital.

PM Oli allocated additional portfolio of seven ministries

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has assigned Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to look after the additional portfolio of seven ministries until further arrangements.

NRNA, America chapter asked to collect support  

Nepalis residing in different cities of the USA have demanded to postpone the convention of the America chapter of Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) at a time when the second wave of coronavirus with new variant is rapidly spreading in Nepal.  

Vaccine purchasing bids first priority: DPM Pokhrel 

Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokhrel has said that purchasing vaccines against COVID-19 was a major priority of the government.    

PM Oli clarifies he opted for new process for lack of time for trust vote

The Prime Minister called a press meet at his official residence today and expressed his opinion regarding why he on Thursday recommended to the President to call upon parties for formation of a new government as per the Article 76(5) of the Constitution of Nepal.

35 COVID-19 positive mothers give birth in Prasuti Griha during second wave

Thirty-five women infected with COVID-19 and its new variant gave births to their babies in the Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, Thapathali since the outbreak of second wave of the pandemic in the country.

Manufacturing of Nasal vaccine against coronavirus possible in Nepal: Dr Singh  

The entire South Asia is currently battling with raging second COVID-19 wave. India, the largest country in the region and the second most populous country in the world, is counting the daily infections six digits. Here in Nepal, the total infections have so far reached around 120,000 since the outbreak of second wave.    

NC to move ahead in consultation with other parties  

The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has decided to move ahead in consultations with other parties regarding the latest political developments.    

Australia to assist Nepal in responding to COVID-19   

The Australian Embassy in Kathmandu stated that this funding is part of a AUD $17.5 million package to support Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, to strengthen the resilience of the South Asian region.

Chandragiri Municipality sealed off   

Chandragiri Municipality in Kathmandu is to be sealed off for two more days.