386 COVID-19 dedicated hospitals in operation

The government on Tuesday said that a total of 386 COVID-19-dedicated hospitals have come into operation across the country for the treatment of those infected with the coronavirus.

Fishing cat heading to extinction in lack of conservation

Fishing cat, a medium-sized wild cat mostly found in the wetland areas, is in the verge of extinction with the destruction of wetlands, construction of artificial fishing ponds and declining fish population.

New, highly infectious variant of SARS-CoV-2 also detected in Nepal

"In the gene sequencing done in coordination with the World Health Organisation (WHO) by collecting 35 swab samples from various parts of the nation last week, a new B.1.617.2 variant was detected in 97 per cent of the samples," informed the Health Ministry.

8,136 new cases of COVID-19, 6,891 recoveries, 196 fatalities in 24 hours

In 20,286 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 8,136 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Health Ministry during its regular update.

Decision to immediately formulate working area, procedures and code of conduct

The meeting was held at Singha Durbar today. Dr. Bhim Rawal, coordinator of the task force and member of the CPN-UML Standing Committee informed The Rising Nepal that the meeting had decided to formulate jurisdiction, work procedures, and code of conduct immediately to ensure the party unity.

JSP to not join Govt, Thakur and Yadav jointly issue statement

Chairmen duo of the JSP, Mahanth Thakur and Upendra Yadav, jointly issued an 8-point statement on Tuesday to make it clear that the party would perform its responsibility by remaining in the opposition and that the party will not participate in the government.

Nepal doesn't have enough COVID-19 test kits for Nepalis returning from India

At least two districts in Nepal do not have enough Covid-19 test kits to test all Nepali nationals entering the country from India, district officials told CNN.

Experts stress need to keep mental health of COVID patients strong

The Teku-based Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH) is one of the tertiary health centers providing treatment to the COVID-19 patients. The 100-bed isolation centre at the hospital is full and around two dozen patients are in ICU and ventilator support; it has 23 ICUs and 15 ventilators. According to the doctors at STIDH, the patients go through anxiety as they see someone in critical condition followed by widespread negative aspects related with COVID-19 and its treatment. “The...

9,198 new cases of COVID-19, 5,767 recoveries, 214 fatalities in 24 hours

In 21,653 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 9,198 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Health Ministry during its regular update.

CPN-UML task force doing its homework, deadline to be extended

The task force formed to resolve the ongoing intra-party dispute within the ruling CPN-UML is currently holding unofficial consultations with Chairman KP Sharma Oli and senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal.

PM Oli pays tributes to Madan-Ashrit   

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended his tribute to late communist leaders Madan Bhandari and Jeevraj Ashrit on their 28th Memorial Day today.    

Swing to action to save lives of citizens: PM

The government has decided to use all its resources and skills to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic. A meeting of the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC) held in Singha Durbar in the presence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday decided to integrate the health system of the country against the pandemic. "For this, we should work to

Local levels take steps to tackle pandemic

As the deadly second wave of COVID-19 pandemic began to engulf every corner of the country, local bodies across the nation have come forth to manage oxygen plants, isolation wards and quarantine centres. Shortage of oxygen has resulted in increased deaths across the country. The rural areas that were considered safer than the urban centres during the first wave of the pandemic last year are now witnessing a huge number of COVID-19 positive cases owing to the celebration of family functions and social...

Finance Ministry allocates Rs 4.31b to contain COVID-19

The Ministry has allocated over Rs 2.95 billion for 26 central hospitals and nine provincial hospitals for managing oxygen plants, ventilators among other necessary medical supplies.

PM Oli directs to remove legal obstacles to save lives of citizens

At a special meeting of the CCMC on Sunday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, directed the ministry and bodies concerned to make necessary preparations since the clauses of the Infectious Disease Act 2020 were not enough to control this pandemic.

7,316 new cases of COVID-19, 6,648 recoveries, 145 fatalities in 24 hours

In 19,539 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 7,316 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson at the Health Ministry in the regular press briefing.

Following health protocols, contact tracing only way out of pandemic

The MoHP has been requesting the public every day to follow all the health safety protocols to stay safe from COVID-19 and to prevent its spread.

Oli-Nepal meet concludes, taskforce formed to resolve dispute

The meeting between Chairman of the party KP Sharma Oli and senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal held today at Singha Durbar decided to form a taskforce with five leaders each from both the factions within three days.

Prime Minister directs CCMC to function smoothly to prevent fatalities

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed the COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) to function smoothly in the prevention and control of COVID-19 by easing the procedural formalities.

Meeting between Prime Minister Oli, leader Nepal kicks off at Singha Durbar

Meeting between Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal has kicked off at Singa Durbar.