Thousands with disabilities get new life thanks to NDF

Devu Parajuli, who is in her 40s now, is living with her disability caused by post-poliomyelitis and is currently continuing her daily life with the help of caliper. A therapist by profession, she was caught at National Disabled Fund (NDF) office at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Wednesday. Parajuli, who herself worked at the Fund for 11 years as a therapist for persons with disabilities, is now visiting the office daily although she is now a former staff of the Fund. The caliper that helps her...

Clash over bridge inauguration issue in Tanahu, NC senior leader Paudel arrested

Owing to the dispute between the NC and Nepal Communist Party (NCP) in Tanahu over the inauguration of the bridge built over Buldi stream that connects Talghare of Ward no. 1 and ward 11 of Byas Municipality, a tense situation had erupted in the area.

Nine COVID-19 fatalities, 1,490 new infections, 1,567 recoveries in last 24 hours

With 1,490 new cases of novel coronavirus confirmed on Wednesday, the national COVID-19 tally has reached 236,246.

NCP Secretariat meet deferred, next meet on Dec 5

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is also one the two Chairmen of the ruling NCP, did not participate in today's meeting, according to NCP spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha.

Ministry to develop infrastructures at Pashupati area: Minister Bhattarai   

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai, has said that development construction activities are going to be forwarded in order bring in religious tourists at Pashupati area.    

NCP Secretariat meet being held at Baluwatar, PM Oli to attend it for a while

Surya Thapa, press advisor to Prime Minister Oli, informed that the meeting was deferred for an hour due to busy schedule of the PM.

Country is heading towards prosperity: former communications minister  

Former minister for communications and information technology and lawmaker Gokul Prasad Baskota said the country is steering towards prosperity with the completion of struggle for rights.   

DAO Kathmandu restricts crowded activities

The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, on Tuesday urged the public to not engage in any crowding activities in the name of organising protests, gathering, rallies and demonstrations owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Issuing a press release Tuesday morning, the DAO has warned that the group or individuals participating in rallies or gatherings during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kathmandu would be taken legal actions according to the law.

Pashupatinath temple to reopen from Dec. 16

After remaining shut for nine months, Pashupatinath temple is finally going to be reopened for devotees from December 16. Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has decided to reopen the temple for devotees by strictly enforcing safety measures such as social distancing. The trust has prepared standards to be followed by the devotees while visiting the temple, said Dr. Pradeep Dhakal, member-secretary of PADT.

Among 750 antigen-tests, 41 positive cases detected

In a bid to detect the status of COVID-19 virus in the society faster, the government has started Rapid Antigen Testing for COVID-19 since Monday. The Government has started the use of Rapid Antigen Testing for the coronavirus to identify the spread of virus in the community. The first phase testing will be conducted in the Kathmandu Valley. The rapid test is considered faster with results coming out within 20-25 minutes. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) under the Ministry...

NCP Secretariat meet concludes for today, next meet tomorrow

Narayan Kaji Shrestha, NCP spokesperson, informed that the proposals presented by the NCP Chairmen duo were discussed in the Secretariat meeting held today at Baluwatar, official residence of the Prime Minister.

COVID-19 update: 1,304 new cases, 2,073 recoveries, 21 fatalities in last 24 hours

With 1,304 new cases of novel coronavirus confirmed on Tuesday, the national COVID-19 tally has reached 234,756.

NCP secretariat meet starts at Baluwatar

Ram Sharan Bajgaikn, media expert to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, informed that the Secretariat meeting started half an hour later than it was scheduled and that the Secretariat members were expected to put forth their views on the reports presented by the Chairmen duo in the meeting.

Foundation stones laid for 309 hospitals

The much-awaited programme of the government to establish basic health service hospitals in each local unit has begun from Monday. In a bid to ensure basic and quality health services to all the citizens, the government has started laying foundation stones to establish hospitals in all the local levels. According to the government’s plan, hospital of five to 15 beds will be established in each 396 local levels across the nation under the mega campaign. Leaders of the ruling party, ministers...

All 30 infected with HIV and COVID-19 recover

Thirty HIV/AIDs infected people are found to be infected with COVID-19 in Nepal. At a programme organised by the National Centre for AIDS and STD Control under the Ministry of Health and Population on the occasion of the 33rd World AIDS Day, it was informed that all the COVID-19 infected patients have recovered. The treatment of HIV infected has not been halted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr. Sudha Devkota, director at the Centre.

Active virus cases stand at 17,423

The fatalities due to COVID-19 in Nepal have crossed 1500 mark with 29 more deaths reported on Monday. According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), 29 more COVID-19-related fatalities were recorded on Monday, pushing the death toll to 1,508. The country also recorded 1,474 new cases and the official national COVID-19 tally has reached 233,452. Now the active cases stand at 17,423 as of today.

Virus strains in Nepal & India similar: Study

The genetic strains of the coronavirus spreading in Nepal is similar to that of the virus spreading in India, a gene sequencing study by Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) has found. In the first of its kind study in the country, NHRC collected 15 samples from the National Public Health Laboratory in Teku, Nepal Korea Friendship Municipality Hospital in Madhyapur Thimi and Dhulikhel Hospital in Dhulikhel from June 26 to August 10.

Laying of foundation for Basic Hospital in 396 local levels indicates big stride in health sector

32 basic hospitals will be built in Province No 1, 20 in Province No 2, 19 in the Bagmati Province, 53 in Gandaki Province, 60 in Lumbini Province, 28 in Karnali Province and 34 in Sudurpaschim Province.

29 COVID-19 related fatalities, 1,474 new infections in last 24 hours

With 1,474 new cases of novel coronavirus confirmed on Monday, the national COVID-19 tally has reached 233,452.

Communications Minister pledges coordination and cooperation with media fraternity  

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Parbat Gurung has pledged to move ahead through coordination and cooperation for the development and expansion of the media sector to curb irregularities and anomalies in the society.