Banke-based hospitals set conditions for admitting Covid-19 patients

Covid-19 patients only with serious health issues are to be admitted to the Banke-based health institutes following an increasing pressure of patients here amidst a surge in coronavirus cases. 

Motorcyclist killed in accident   

A motorcyclist died following an accident in Jhapa. Police identified the deceased as Prabesh Bayalkoti, 21, of Pathari Sanischare municipality-9 in Morang.   

Procession with idols marches towards Madi   

The Shova Yatra (colourful procession) along with the idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Laxman and Hanuman) has marched towards Madi from Devghat at 8.30 this morning. 

Internet service dysfunctional in Humla for four days   

Service recipients have been hit hard following the disruption of internet service of Nepal Telecom in Humla for the past four days.    

Police squad arrest fake PCR report producing racketeers   

It came to a revelation that a team comprising operator of Kathmandu Sinamangal-based Subidha Healthcare Pvt Ltd and operator of Merit Multi Care Medical Center Pvt Ltd Prakash Rayamajhi (original name Chitra Bahadur Rayamajhi) was found involved in such unscrupulous work for money-making.  

Finance Committee concerned over low capital spending and sluggish progress on infrastructure projects   

The Finance Committee of the House of Representatives (HoR) is receiving updates from all ministries and concerned agencies regarding questions that has been raised on the issues of budget implementation, capital spending, development goals, staff management and public procurement process.   

Efforts on to reduce COVID-19 effect on tourism: Minister Dhakal

"In view of the tourism which suffered worst last year, we need to adopt measures on time this year," he said, adding that a special package would be brought to address the problems facing the tourism sector. He however said all sides' efforts were imperative to control coronavirus infection. If people honestly abide by the health protocol, spread of coronavirus could be contained even without imposing lockdown.

Chariot procession with Ram-Sita statue proceeded for Ayodhya

The statues of Ram and Sita have been taken from here amidst a chariot procession for installing at Ayodhyapuri in Madi of Chitwan district. Ram is the Hindu god and Sita is his consort. As per the scriptures, Sita is the daughter of King Janak of ancient Mithila, the present-day Janakpur region.

Province 2 government gives public holiday on Ramnawami   

The Province 2 government has announced a public holiday tomorrow on the occasion of Ram Navami, the birthday of Hindu God Ram.

Two rural municipalities in Tanahu come under electricity coverage 

The expansion of electricity to three wards of two local units in Tanahu district has brought cheers to the locals here who are hopeful that electrification would help change the face of their locality.