PM's press adviser Thapa refutes FNJ statement over removal of news content   

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's press adviser Surya Thapa has expressed concern over a press statement issued by the Federation of Nepali Journalists ( FNJ) connecting his name in regard to the forced removal of the news content from the kathmandupress.com, an online news portal.    

Three returnees who swam across Mahakali River to get home kept in quarantine   

Three Nepali nationals, who swam across the Mahakali River in their desperate attempt to reach home, have been kept in quarantine.     

State -5: Almost all local levels begin relief distribution   

In an effort to suppress the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, almost all local levels in State-5 have set up relief funds and begun distributing relief to the daily wage earners.    

Swab of woman losing life in Bharatpur Hospital being sent for laboratory test   

A sample swab of a woman who died in the wee hours today at Bharatpur Hospital is to be tested to find out whether she had contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19).    

  NAC's wide-body aircraft back home from China, Australia and New Zealand   

Each of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC)'s the two wide-body A-330 aircraft has returned from Guanzhou of China and from Australia and New Zealand.    

Thirteen Indonesians removed from Imadol mosque  

Thirteen Indonesians who had come to Nepal in connection with participating in a religious assembly in Saptari district have been removed from a mosque at Mahalaxmi Municipality here.    

  KMC calls for full abidance to lockdown

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has called on all to fully follow the lockdown order the government has announced in view of the COVID-19 risk.   

Coronavirus Control Cooperative Centre set up  

A Corona Control Cooperative Centre has been set up at the Manmohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Swoyambhu.    

NC urges govt to strictly implement quarantine, test and treatment plan

In a letter to the Prime Minister, NC Spokesperson Bishwo Prakash Sharma drew attention of the government to assure the general public by keeping all arriving from abroad in quarantine, as only few are found staying in quarantine.

NHRC urges govt to rescue stranded Nepalis

The NHRC, in a statement issued on Thursday by NHRC Secretary Bed Prasad Bhattarai, said Nepalis remain stranded at Nepal's borders with neighbouring countries be ensured security and basic human rights in line with set standards.