Only financial institutions to be partially opened, not Govt. offices

The office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has made it clear that the government offices would not open from May 10, Sunday.

Case of misconduct to be filed against four Chinese nationals

Shyamlal Gyawali, Senior Superintendent of Metropolitan Police Range said, "A case of misconduct would be registered against the detainees, thereby extending the detention period on May 10, Sunday."

As COVID-19 positive cases reach five in Kapilvastu, team arrives for contract tracing

A four-member team led by Ministry of Health and Population Dr Yaduchandra Ghimire has arrived Kapilvastu to indentify the contract tracing of the infected ones.

District Public Health Office, Banke to conduct COVID-19 test en masse

According to District Public Health Office, Banke officer and focal person for COVID-19, Naresh Shrestha, a sufficient amount of kits to conduct the mass swab collection has arrived in the district for testing through the RTPCR method.

Three latest COVID-19 patients of Kapilvastu had also sneaked through no man's land

They had all returned from Mumbai, India, but entered Nepal in separate groups from the no man's land near Chakarchaurah of Kapilvastu.

India builds road to Lipulek through Nepali land

India has constructed a road connecting the Lipulek pass, a Nepal-China border point which has long been encroached by the southern neighbour.

Use of medicinal herbs to boost immunity system of COVID-19 patients

Ayurvedic medicines like Chyawanprash, Gilroy (Gurjo) and Ashwagandha provided to the COVID-19 patients to increase their immunity system in fighting the disease.  

Relatives of COVID-19 recovered thank government, doctors

The family members and relatives of COVID-19 patients who were discharged from Koshi the Hospital on Friday after recovering from the virus were seen to be immensely happy.

PCR test on priority: Minister Dhakal

At a programme organized today at the Ministry to solicit suggestions regarding ministry’s policy and programme from lawmakers of the Federal Parliament, Minister Dhakal shared that there was adequate quantity of kits for PCR test.

Two infected in Kapilvastu taken to Lumbini State Hospital   

Two persons from Mayadevi rural municipality in Kapilvastu district who had tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday have been taken to corona hospital at Lumbini State Hospital, Butwal. They were taken to the specialized hospital via ambulance.    

Eight COVID-19 patients discharged from Koshi hospital after recovery

Three COVID-19 patients of Bhulke Masjid and five patients of Udayapur Triyuga-3, Bhulke were discharged from the hospital after testing negative for the virus in three PCR tests.

Budget session from today

The budget session of the Federal Parliament is beginning from Friday. As summoned by President Bidya Devi Bhandari, meetings of both the House of Representatives and the National Assembly will begin at 4 pm tomorrow.

Nepalgunj curfew eases contact tracing, worries wage earners

Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has been completely sealed off by clamping a curfew for three days, following confirmation of 23 COVID-19 cases in the city.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Nepal reaches 101 with two more cases today

Two male aged 16 and 22 of Kapilvastu-8 tested positive for COVID-19 in PCR test done at National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), informed Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari by issuing a press statement.

Swab samples collection of lawmakers (in pictures)

Total 441 swab samples of 179 members of House of Representatives (HoR) and 33 National Assembly (NA) members for COVID-19 test have been collected in the federal parliament today.

Birgunj sealed after confirmation of 17 COVID-19 cases in a single day (Photo Feature)

Following confirmation of COVID-19 infection in 17 members of the same family, the District Security Committee, Parsa has seald three wards of Birgunj Metropolitan City (BMC), including ward no. 3.

COVID-19 could get a lot worse in Nepal: PM Oli

Issuing a video message on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, PM Oli said, "The COVID-19 pandemic has led the entire world to a terrifying phase. The number of infections and deaths due to COVID-19 has been increasing daily."

NCP secretariat meeting: Agenda of SC to be drawn by two chairs

NCP spokesperson Narayankaji Shrestha told media persons that the two chairs are yet to complete their groundwork regarding the process for framing agenda and proposal in line with the spirit of May 2 secretariat meeting. 

Bring Nepalis in foreign land home: Committee

The Committee directed the government to carry out necessary homework by holding bilateral discussion to bring the Nepalis trapped in different places of India and border areas after Indian administration urged the Nepalis at borders to return back home.

COVID-19 cases in Parsa reach 24, 18 of same family

Out of 24 patients, 18 are of the same family. 17 people identified with COVID-19 on Wednesday and a 36-year old COVID-19 patient confirmed on May 3 belong to the same family.