Health Ministry confirms 30 COVID-19 cases, national tally soars to 487

30 people from Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Kapilvastu and Sarlahi tested positive for the virus in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test done at National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Kathmandu and Bharatpur Hospital, Chitwan, informed the ministry by issuing a press statement today.

Museums, preservers of past, now worry about future

The Kathmandu Valley boasts of countless ancient monuments, structures, places and artefacts. But, arguably, the most famous of them all are the three palace complexes at Patan, Hanumandhoka (Kathmandu) and Bhaktapur. And lying at the heart of these historical sites are the locations that specifically exist to preserve history i.e. museums.

Reprioritise pride projects, expedite ones critical for economy: Dr Bhattarai

Former Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai has suggested the government to reprioritize the national pride projects and accord additional priority to some critical projects like north-south corridors and airports.

Budget to have programme to continue education in crisis

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) Thursday said that education would get a priority in the upcoming budget to ensure that children continue to learn and ensure their wellbeing.

13 security men infected with virus, police to limit presence in Valley

At least 15 security personnel have tested coronavirus positive as of Thursday morning report of the Ministry of Health and Populations.

National tally reaches 453 with 9 new COVID-19 cases

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) confirmed 9 new cases of COVID-19 today. 

Seal off all entry points to Kathmandu: Home Ministry issues circular to local levels

TThe Ministry of Home Affairs issued a circular today to all local levels of the valley to seal off all the entry points to the valley.The meeting held at the Home Ministry under chairmanship of Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa decided to seal off all the entry points to the Kathmandu Valley.

National COVID-19 tally reaches 444 with 17 new cases

15 men aged 18, 18, 19, 19, 23, 23, 23, 25, 26, 26, 28, 30, 32, 37 and 46 of Kachankawal Rural Municipalaity-3, 6 and 8, 34-year old male of Dhankuta and 51-year old female of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City tested positive for the virus in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test, informed the ministry by issuing a press statement.

Govt issues map incorporating Kalapani, Lipulek & Limpiyadhura

The government Wednesday made public the updated political and administrative map of the country by incorporating Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura in it.

Multiple ministries work together to facilitate business operation, save jobs

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Lekh Raj Bhatta said that his ministry was in communication with other concerned ministries to find practical ways to run the industries, save jobs and engage youth returning from foreign employment.