COVID-19 update: 4,364 new infections, 18 fatalities in past 24 hours

In 14,672 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, 4,364 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2," informed the Health Ministry in its daily update.

Give high priority to public health: Prachanda

Former Prime Minister and chairman of CPN (Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has asked the government to take immediate measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak by giving high priority to the public health.

Week-long prohibitory order in Valley from April 29

All three District Administration Offices (DAOs) of the Kathmandu Valley have issued a week-long restriction orders effective from Thursday morning (April 29) after the cases of coronavirus surged. After a joint meeting of the Chief District Officers (CDOs) of the three districts, a seven-point restriction order was issued Monday evening. The order will remain effective till May 5 midnight. The local administrations have imposed a restriction on holding any kind of assembly, gathering and conference...

Deuba urges govt for stricter measures to control virus spread

Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday demanded with the government to take measures to stop the COVID-19 contagion to handle the situation before it spirals out of control. Stating the country was facing COVID-19 second phase, he said the infection rate was increasing and it was necessary to arrange ICUs and ventilators for serious patient. Deuba in a statement said the country’s health infrastructure was not sufficient to treat the growing number of infected as the infection...

Learn from India, follow safety protocols: Experts

The fear of COVID-19 pandemic has been on the rise across the nation with the increase in daily infection and death rate. As India, to which the nation shares an open border, has been in the grips of a public health emergency, its effects have started surfacing in Nepal.

Kathmandu DAO issues prohibitory order starting Apr 29: opening of market, mobility of people, vehicles restricted

Following a massive surge in COVID-19 cases of late, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, the Kathmandu District Administration Office has decided to halt all services except essential services for one week from April 29 to May 5.

COVID-19 update: 3,442 new infections, 12 fatalities in 24 hours

In 12,400 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours,  3,442 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2," informed the Health Ministry in the regular press briefing.

CDOs of Kathmandu Valley, Security officials sit for talks to frame strategies amid COVID-19 surge

The meeting of the Chief District Officers of the three districts in Kathmandu Valley and the security authority to frame the strategies to control the massively spreading COVID-19 cases has been going on at the District Administration Office, Kathmandu.

Govt will not impose nationwide lockdown immediately: Gyawali

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on Sunday said that the government was not in favour of imposing a nationwide lockdown immediately, stating that it is not the last resort to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

Govt advised to bar entry of foreigners from Indian border

COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre Operation (CCMC-Ops) Sunday advised the government to not allow the foreign nationals to enter Nepal from the Indian border points. A meeting of the CCMC-Ops chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokhrel decided to recommend this and table it to the next meeting of the Council of Ministers for final nod.

Stay in self-lockdown: Health experts

Spokesperson at the MoHP Dr. Gautam once again reiterated the importance of wearing masks. Given the recent worrying rise in cases, he reminded the ministry’s request to everyone to strictly follow all COVID-19 public health safety protocols.

Scores of monuments still stand in support of wooden poles

Even six years after the massive earthquake of 2015, some historic temples and monuments in the World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley are still standing in support of wooden and iron poles. The tilted temples awaiting their renovation and reconstruction works standing in support of multiple wooden poles are eyesores to locals as well as tourists.

No-confidence motion is on hold for now: NC

The Nepali Congress on Sunday said that an initiative taken to register a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was put on hold due to lack of sufficient number of the House of Representative (HOR) members to back the proposal.

KTFT advancing int’l contract bidding to begin tunnel works

Nepali Army has pushed forward the procurement process for the construction of the two tunnels of the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhes Fast Track (KTFT) road project. Publishing a notice of letter of intent (LoI) in the Gorkhapatra Daily on Sunday, the NA has said that the Project Office will very soon conclude the tender process after it finalises the international companies to take the tunnel and bridge construction works ahead.

COVID-19 death toll surge: 28 fatalities in one day

The Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday reported that 28 virus-related fatalities were recorded across the nation in the last 24 hours.

COVID-19 tally crosses 300,000 with 3,032 new infections

The Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday confirmed 3,032 new cases of COVID-19, taking the nation's novel coronavirus tally to 300,119.

CCMC meet kicks off, to hold discussions on COVID-19 control

The meeting of COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) is currently going on at Singhadurbar, Kathmandu.

Govt. not considering nationwide lockdown: FM Gyawali

Even though the COVID-19 cases have been on the rise lately, the government is not considering imposing a nationwide lockdown like last year for now.

CPN-UML to run awareness campaign to minimise COVID-19 cases

The central committee meeting of the ruling CPN-UML has decided to conduct an awareness campaign regarding the COVID-19 pandemic at local levels to help those infected with the virus.

CPN-UML central committee meeting today

The meeting of the central committee of the ruling CPN-UML, which is also the organising committee of the party's general convention, is being held today.