Govt to focus attention on public health: PM

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Saturday directed all concerned authorities and stakeholders to focus on saving the lives of people in the current situation of the coronavirus epidemic. Prime Minister Oli gave such instruction during a meeting with public health experts, hospital operators, oxygen cylinder suppliers and other stakeholders at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar.

COVID-19 limits Rato Machhindranath Jatra to ceremonials for second year

The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath started and concluded in Lalitpur on Saturday. The longest chariot festival of Nepal that usually lasts for one and a half to three months was shortened to just a single day this year because of the second wave of COVID-19 that has engulfed the nation, said Chandra Maharjan, president of Jyapu Samaj which is one of the main bodies in charge of managing the festival.

Research Laboratories proposed for Suryabinayak zoo to replicate natural habitat 

The zoo would be a sanctuary-style zoo where people would look at the animals from an enclosed space. However, he has clarified that the animals would be enclosed in a relatively large space providing them with sufficient water and ample greenery. 

NEA on 'high alert' to prevent power outages in hospitals, oxygen plants

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has made alternative arrangements to supply uninterrupted power to oxygen plants and hospitals. According to NEA, all feeders transmitted and distributed to hospitals and oxygen plants have been classified as “on high alert list”.

‘Let's focus on freeing people from coronavirus’

Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokhrel Friday said that the government would now focus on freeing the people from the coronavirus. Assuming the office at Singha Durbar today, he said that the entire attention of the government would now be focused on the treatment, prevention and control of coronavirus infection.

Gautam Buddha Airport readied for calibration flight

The Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) is ready for calibration flight, which is an experimental flight operation to test runway, tower and other equipment used at the airport. Chief of GBIA Construction Project, ICP 2, Prabin Neupane said that airplane should be brought to the newly built airport that would be second international airport in the country after the Kathmandu-based Tribhuvan International Airport.

8,467 new cases of COVID-19, 6,135 recoveries, 203 fatalities in 24 hours

In 20,948 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 8,467 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Health Ministry in its regular update.

Prime Minister Oli takes oath of office and secrecy

In a special programme organised at Sheetal Niwas on Friday, President Bidya Devi Bandari administered an oath of office and secrecy to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as per article 80 of the Constitution of Nepal, 2072.

Oli to expand cabinet after taking oath as Prime Minister

Prime Minister Oli has made preparations to expand the council of ministers after he takes the oath of office.

Prime Minister to take oath of office today  

President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday re-appointed him the Prime Minster in the capacity of the leader of the largest party when two or more than two political parties in the House of Representatives (HoR) failed to show majority in the race. 

Tax increase in tobacco can help save lives

Cigarette smoking has caused a loss of about Rs. 40 billion that incurred in the treatment of tobacco induced diseases and due to loss of productivity and untimely deaths concluded a recent research of Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI).

Asia needs urgent action against COVID-19: AI

Governments across South Asia must immediately address healthcare shortages and urgently strengthen their healthcare systems to respond to the rapid surge of COVID-19 cases in the region, said Amnesty International (AI).

Oli appointed PM for third time

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed KP Sharma Oli to the post of the Prime Minister. President Bhandari appointed Oli, parliamentary party leader of the CPN-UML, the largest party in the House of Representatives as per the Article 76 (3) of the Constitution of Nepal, read a statement issued by the Office of the President on Thursday.

MoHP reports 8,842 new cases of COVID-19, 5,055 recoveries, 214 fatalities

In 19,474 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 8,842 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Health Ministry in its regular update.

JSP Chairman Thakur, senior leader Mahato hold talks

Meeting between Chairman of Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Mahanta Thakur and senior leader Rajendra Mahato is currently going on at a resort in Bhaktapur.

Deuba and Prachanda hold talks

President of the main opposition Sher Bahadur Deuba is holding talks with Chairman of the NCP (Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

Prime Minister Oli's meeting with leader Nepal kicks off

Meeting between Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and senior leader of CPN-UML Madhav Kumar Nepal has kicked off.

CPN-UML Standing Committee's decision positive, will strengthen party unity: Pandey

Leaders of the Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction of CPN-UML have regarded the party's decision to revoke the suspension of four leaders including Nepal as a positive step.

CPN (UML) revokes suspension of four leaders including Madhav Nepal

The meeting convened at the Prime Minister’s official residence at Baluwatar, Kathmandu today decided to repeal the suspension of other leaders Bhim Rawal, Ghanashyam Bhusal and Surendra Prasad Pandey, informed CPN (UML) Office secretary Sher Bahadur Tamang.    

National Trauma Center faces acute shortage of oxygen, seeking help

The National Trauma Center is facing a shortage of oxygen and has appealed for help with the rising risk of running out of supply.