Health ministry directs non-use of rapid test kits for COVID-19

"The test kits will be used only after determining its quality. The direction acts on complaints that rapid test kits supplied illegally to the market are being put to use. The government aims to control it," according to a statement issued by Dr Khem Karki, health expert at the Ministry.

COVID-19: Government terminates agreement with supplier of medical appliances

"The company has expressed its inability to deliver the medical supplies including rapid diagnostic kits in the stipulated time", he said, claiming the agreement signed with the supplier, therefore, was nullified.

KMC keeping records of individuals arriving after March 1   

In view of COVID-19 fears, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is collecting record of individuals returning home from foreign countries after March 1.    

Political activities come to a standstill

As the COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, political activities in Nepal have come to a standstill. The parties have decided to put off their programmes so as to avoid the risks of novel coronavirus that has claimed the lives of over 8,000 to date.

Italian virus death toll nears China’s as outbreak spreads

The worldwide death toll crept toward 10,000 as the total number of infections topped 220,000, including nearly 85,000 people who had recovered.

440-bed quarantine in state 1 for potential COVID-19 outbreak

Three separate venues of Jhapa, Morang and Udayapur have been selected for quarantine in the State.

HoR meeting postponed until Mar 26

The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been deferred from Friday until further notice.

India reports fourth death from COVID-19

The patient hailed from Punjab. Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases in the country spiked to 173.

Employees still unaware of OHS policies at workplace

Spread in more than 140 countries, the entire world is combating with the COVID-19 pandemic currently. While the affected countries are striving to control and protect their citizens, others are determined to prevent the spread of the virus.

33 per cent of urban people lack access to soap and water in Nepal: UNICEF

Handwashing with soap, when done correctly, is critical in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but millions of people have no ready access to a place to wash their hands, UNICEF said today.

Ministry appoints focal person in each State to coordinate with local levels on COVID-19

Ministry's Local and Coordination Section Chief Baburam Adhikari said, the government's under-secretary has been deputed as the focal person in each state who will play a coordinating role in creating awareness against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in its prevention and containment and addressing issues facing the local levels.

Death of five persons in Mahottari frightens entire village 

Death of five persons in a span of three days at the then Manara village of Manarasiswa municipality-1 in the district has intimidated the entire settlements.     The persons died from excessive alcohol consumption, doctors confirmed. However, the local people suspected doctor's findings, saying they might have died from other causes.

Govt bringing regulation soon to manage ride sharing services

With the provision allowing private two- and four-wheelers to operate as ride sharing mentioned in the Bagmati State Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 2075, the State is now introducing a regulation for the ride sharing service.

COVID-19 fear prompts drastic cuts in international flights

The international airlines companies operating flights to and from TIA have cut the number of flights significantly after the global spread of coronavirus infection.

Health desk set up at Lakeside

Deputy Mayor Manju Devi Gurung said that the health desk was established at Barahichowk of Lakeside for health alertness as Lakeside is the main tourism site.

Indian police in uniform reach Dullu

According to Dailekh CDO, Yubraj Kattel, the district administration will hold discussions in this regard. A four-member team led by Sub-Inspector Bijay Bibek had arrived Dullu last night and found strolling carefree in the district headquarters.

Halting of mountain climbing to hit livelihood of locals, revenue

With the arrival of spring season, preparations for mountai

Three most popular hill stations in State 1

State 1, popularly referred to as east Nepal, has the biggest altitude difference in the wh

Tourists' arrival dismal at Banke National Park

At a time when the government has been marking the Visit Nepal Year 2020, the youngest national park, Banke National Park (BNP), is yet to see the number of tourists as expected earlier. The park was established a decade back in view of tigers' habitat and biological route.    

Govt forms high level panel to check COVID-19

The government Saturday formed a high-level coordination committee under the chair of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Ishwor Pokhrel to take precaution on coronavirus (COVID-19).