COVID-19 update: Tally climbs to 24,957 with 525 new cases

In 9,859 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 525 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Science, politics tied up in global race for a vaccine

No, Russia is not having a Sputnik moment. The announcement Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country was the first to approve a coronavirus vaccine did not provoke the awe and wonder of the Soviet Union’s launch of the first satellite into orbit in 1957. Instead it was met by doubts about the science and safety.

'Youth will be retained through job creation'

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday said no Nepali required to go abroad looking for jobs, as the government had been preparing to provide employment to all within the country itself. Addressing the event organised on the occasion of International Youth Day by the National Youth Council, PM Oli said in a few years no one would be compelled to go abroad seeking job opportunities for their livelihood. The government has been framing policies and programmes so that youths are encouraged to stay...

Kathmandu Valley records highest single-day tally with 138 new COVID-19 cases

In 10,481 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 138 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

COVID-19 update: Caseload soars to 24,432 with 484 new cases

In 10,481 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last  24 hours, as many as 484 persons were  found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Govt instructs offices to embrace 'work from home' amid growing virus cases

The government has instructed all establishments, including those in private sector, in the Kathmandu Valley and other districts with over 200 active cases of the coronavirus to embrace 'work from home' system as a strategy to check virus transmission.

HC prevents Bhatta from assuming IBN office

The Patan High Court (HC) has ordered not to implement the decision to appoint Sushil Bhatta as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) until August 16. In a single bench hearing, Justice Nahakul Subedi issued an interim order to prevent Bhatta from assuming his office as the CEO of IBN.

Weddings in the time of coronavirus: A dreadful affair

As if the stress of working, studying and maintaining some semblance of normal life during COVID-19 was not enough, people are also having to contend with a new headache since the lockdown was lifted – weddings. Now that restrictions have been somewhat relaxed, people are hastening to get married. Mandala Baidya, who works as a matchmaker, said that many were set to get married and had arranged everything when the lockdown was imposed on March 24. “So, the weddings that had been postponed then...

COVID-19 Update: Tally soars to 23,948 with 638 new cases

In 10,462 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last24 hours, as many as 638 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

PM's press advisor slams Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal   

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's press advisor, Surya Thapa, has said the language used by the Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal (JSPN) against the Prime Minister is condemnable.    

Four killed, four others injured as landslides bury a house in Doti

Karna Bohara, Police Inspector at Doti District Police Office, said that a local Loge Luhar's wife, son and two daughters were killed when Luhar's house collapsed after being hit by the landslides from the backside of the house.

42 COVID-19 cases at a single village of Launiya in Saptari

Duniya Lal Yadav, acting chief of Saptari District Health Office, informed that the number of infected persons in Launiya village had reached 42 with the report of five newly infected persons of the same village.

CPN has personal tug of war rather than theoretical : Bohara

Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Discipline Commission Chair and former minister Amrit Kumar Bohara admitted problem was emerging in the party due to personal tug of war rather than the party principles.    

Floods damage 55 houses in Dhangadhi

At least 55 houses were damaged and 300 houses were inundated in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City after incessant rainfalls of two days. Three hundred houses in Campus Road, Shiva Nagar, LN Chowk, Park Chowk, Bishal Nagar, Milan Chowk, Chauraha, Uttar Behadi and Chatakpur among other places of the Sub-Metropolitan City have been submerged, informed Kailali District Police Office on Monday.

Holy month of Shrawan coming to a dull end

The month of Shrawan is exclusively dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that in this month Lord Shiva pervades the atmosphere with positive vibrations. In this pious month, devotees, females in particular, worship Lord Shiva and his consort goddess Parvati and observe fast every Monday with a belief that the lord will bestow His blessings on them by fulfilling their wishes and granting prosperity.

New Road traders defy ward office order

Wholesalers and retailers operating their businesses in Watu of Ward No. 22 and New Road have defied the ward office’s order to shut down the markets even after over a dozen people of the area were found infected with the coronavirus.

More private school teachers losing jobs

More school teachers are losing their jobs after the school owners have started firing them with the uncertainty of resuming classes because of the COVID-19 fear. Mostly the teachers teaching in grade 11 and grade 12 are losing their jobs after the owners are firing them stating that they are unable to pay them as they have no student to collect tuition fees. According to Institutional Schools’ Teachers’ Union (ISTU), many teachers of grade 11 and 12 have not been paid for long and some of...

Govt. halts public transportation services till August 31

Concerning the increasing threat of COVID-19 spread in Kathmandu Valley, the government has decided to halt all public transportation services until August 31.

COVID-19 update: Tally climbs to 23,310 with 338 new cases

In 8,432 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test done in the last 24 hours, as many as 338 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

NC central departments get full shape

Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has given full shape to the central departments of the party on Sunday.     In line with the party statute, President Deuba nominated deputy chiefs, secretaries and members to give full shape to the departments.