Nepal and Oman agree on mutual VISA exemption

Nepal and the Sultanate of Oman signed agreement on mutual VISA Exemption for the holder of Diplomatic, Special, Service and Official Passports at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman today.

Public vehicles’ staffs required to wear face shields

Vehicle staffs are required to follow the health directives issued by the Ministry of Health and Population mandatorily against the infection such as wearing face masks, gloves and using sanitizers among others.

NC demands free PCR test and treatment for COVID-19 patients

The NC hit out, “By refraining from taking responsibility of the expenses of the test and treatment for the COVID-19 patients, the government seem to end the illusion that there is any government in the country.”

Department of Commerce collects Rs 7.8 million in fines  

The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DCSCP) has collected revenue of over Rs 7.8 million in fines from businesspersons selling substandard goods and operating business illegally.    

Mid-Hill Highway struggling for timely completion due to COVID-19 crisis  

Construction of the Mid-Hill Highway (MHH) has faced difficulty in keeping up with the deadline time due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.    

NC’s parliamentarians asked to return their Dashain allowance   

Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has instructed all of its parliamentarians to return Dashain allowance this year.    

Three persons held in possession of prohibited medicinal herbs   

The Division Forest Office at Rapti Manahari in Makawanpur district has forwarded legal action against three persons recently held with a truck loaded with prohibited medicinal herbs.    

OPD service at Pyuthan hospital closes after doctors contracted infection 

Outpatient Department (OPD) service at Pyuthan Hospital in Pyuthan district has been closed after doctors and an office staff have been infected with COVID-19, said the hospital administration.   

Eleven die due to COVID-19 in Rautahat 

Eleven people have died due to coronavirus infection in Rautahat district so far. This includes two people who passed away due to the same cause on Sunday.

People preparing for low-key festivals amidst COVID-19 risk 

At normal times, there would be much fervour and gaiety among the people during this season. But that is not so this time due to the risk of the global coronavirus pandemic.