Call For Apt Response

YOUTHS, in numbers gathered near PM's residency, Baluwatar on June 9 to organise a peaceful protest maintaining social distancing, calling the government to effectively manage its response towards COVID-19 pandemic. While the police, attending their duties, used water cannons on protestors to disperse the crowd as it defied the lockdown and was against prohibition on gathering of more than 25 people, the fact that the crowd had raised a legitimate point, urging the government to adopt proactive,...

Easing lockdown may increase risk of COVID-19 spate

After over 70 days into the lockdown, the government is contemplating ways to ease restrictions and resume economic activities. The task of preparing a modality to open up businesses has apparently been given to the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) formed to prevent and control COVID-19.

Uncertainty about SEE leaves students in confusion

The enforcement of over two-month long nationwide lockdown has affected all aspects of development and education sector is no exception to it. With all the schools being shut and exams postponed, students all across the country, especially those taking Secondary Education Examination (SEE), have been adversely affected by the lockdown as their examination has been postponed indefinitely. 

Toll On Mental Health

Nepal has observed a soaring rate of suicide cases since the lockdown was imposed by the government to curb COVID-19. The suicide rate of the country has increased by 20 per cent and as many as 875 cases were registered amid lockdown, Nepal Police has revealed. It means, on a rough calculation, more than 10 people are committing suicide every day.

Prolonged lockdown disrupts children’s daily life

The threat of rapid transmission of the deadly COVID-19 has locked us all inside our houses. The two-month plus long nationwide lockdown implemented by the government to curb the virus spread has severely affected our lives.

Caste Based Stigma

THREE persons lost their lives and three others are missing in Rukum (West). This unfortunate event took place because of the 'caste' based stigma. A

Lockdown leading people to over-eating

As our lives have been limited within our homes, the lockdown has brought about a lot of changes in our lifestyle, both good and bad.

Remote learning 'easier said than done' for preschool kids

People worldwide have been adapting to new behavioural changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic has brought lives all across the globe to a standstill, people are finding new ways to continue their work and studies.

'Disinfodemic' In Pandemic

The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has also called out on news spreading misinformation, stating that the fake news had put more lives at risk amid COVID-19 pandemic. Some people on social media are seen regarding the floating of false and baseless information about COVID-19 deaths, its symptoms and medical remedies during a pandemic as 'disinfodemic'.

Over 50 days into lockdown, fear of virus looms large among capital denizens

A sharp increase in national COVID-19 tally in the past few days including a couple of active cases inside Kathmandu Valley has deepened fear among the denizens. The governmental authorities and the public health experts have been warning that the number of cases could climb further.