Kapilvastu in high risk of COVID-19, sealed off till May 18

The meeting of District Security Committee decided to seal the district until May 18, informed Dirgha Narayan Poudel, Chief District Officer of Kapilvastu.

Nepal Govt. sends diplomatic note to India on border dispute

Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali, on behalf of the government had sent the diplomatic note to the Indian government. Minister Gyawali handed over the note to Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Indian ambassador to Nepal, informed Bharat Raj Poudel, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

Relaxation of lockdown leads to increase in flow of vehicles (Photo Feature)

The flow of vehicles have increased in Kathmandu in the second day of relaxation of nationwide lockdown. The government offices, private offices, banks and financial institutions have partially opened from Sunday, leading to increased movement of people on roads.

More than 10 per cent budget be allocated for health sector: Parliamentarians   

The National Assembly (NA) members have demanded the government appropriate huge chunk of money in health sector to prevent the COVID-19.    

Rain forecast for next few days

Brief rain accompanied with thundershowers, gusty winds and hail has been predicted today at some places of the hilly regions and at a few places of the Terai region. There will be generally cloudy throughout the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.    

Dibesh from Nepal hits Best Seven spot in American Idol reality show

Dibesh Pokharel of Nepali origin has moved up in the American Idol, a reality show for finding the world famous singing talents. Dibesh has hit the Best Seven spot in his journey so far for the title under the 18th episode of the American Idol.

Kapilvastu's 10 COVID-19 patients came from Mumbai, sneaked into Nepal

Chief District Officer of Kapilvastu, Dirghanarayan Poudel said that 10 COVID-19 patients had sneaked into Nepal from India.

Nepal-India border dispute to be settled on basis of Sugauli Treaty: Gyawali

Foreign Affairs Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali Sunday said that the border dispute between Nepal and India should be settled on the basis of Sugauli Treaty, historical documents and other evidences. Speaking separately in the meetings of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, Minister Gyawali informed that the House that the government was ready to resolve the issue on the basis of the historical documents after India unilaterally extended its road in Nepal’s territory.

Budget to focus on economic revival, disaster preparedness

Minister for Finance Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada Sunday said the budget for the next fiscal year 2020/21 would focus on mitigating the impact of coronavirus on the economy including the private sector business, and creating resilient health and disaster preparedness infrastructure.

'Neither did I develop any symptoms of the virus, nor the virus affected my health'

Upendra Rai, 26 who tested positive for COVID-19 46 days after returning from Saudi Arab got discharged from the hospital today.

Resume OPD, public health services, says MoHP

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has requested hospitals and healthcare institutions nationwide to resume outpatient department (OPD) services as well as public health programs including vaccination, by taking all necessary safety precautions.

Flow of vehicles increase in Kathmandu despite lockdown, 560 punished

Until Sunday afternoon, the traffic police punished 560 vehicles including 102 four-wheeled vehicles and 498 two-wheelers.  

Two COVID-19 patients discharged from Koshi hospital after recovery

Gyan Bahadur Khadka, chief of district public health office and hospital management, said that the recovered people were discharged as per the recommendation of the doctors involved in the treatment and on condition that they stay at home quarantine.

Government says it is serious about 'Link Road' construction by India 

The government has said its serious attention has been drawn towards the construction of a link road passing through Nepali territory Lipulek by India. 

Proposal seeking deliberation on priorities and principles of budget presented in HoR meeting

Minister for Finance Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada today presented the proposal seeking deliberation on the principles and priorities (except tax proposal) of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2020/21 in the meeting of House of Representatives (HoR).   

COVID-19 lab in Bharatpur resumes after 10 days 

The COVID-19 laboratory in Bharatpur which had suspended the testing since the past ten days for lack of PCR testing kits has reopened.    

78 NRNs dead, almost 5,500 infected by Corona Virus 

The number of non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) who have died of Corona Virus has reached 78 as of Saturday evening. The highest number of death has been recorded in Britain, at 51, according to the NRN Association, Health Committee.     Likewise, 15 NRNs have died in the USA, six in the United Arab Emirates, one each in Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Bahrain and Sweden, the

Govt objects to India over road construction in Nepali territory

Terming the road construction in the Nepali territory encroached by India a 'unilateral act', the government has asked the southern neighbour in strong words to refrain from carrying out any activity inside Nepal's territory.

NCP condemns Construction Of 'Link Road' In Nepal's Lipu Lekh By India

Stating that the NCP believed in good neighbourly relations between Nepal and India, NCP condemned the recent development at the Indo-Nepal border amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nepal's COVID-19 tally hits 110 with one more case in Udayapur

A 43-year old female tested positive in PCR test done at Koshi Hospital, Biratnagar, informed Dr Sangita Mishra, Medical Superintendent of  Koshi Hospital, Biratnagar.