COVID-19 update: 285 recovered, 101 new cases, caseload reaches 17,445

In the 4,688 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 101 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Concessional loan to be provided for tourism sector

The monetary policy has mentioned that the tax dues of the tourism industry till the end of Fiscal Year 2019/20 could be cleared by December, 2020.

Postponing Standing Committee meet, NCP calls Secretariat meeting for Saturday

The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has called the meeting of its Secretariat for Saturday to resolve the ongoing intra-party feud.

Ruling NCP's Standing Committee meeting postponed until Sunday

The meeting, which was scheduled to be held today at 3:00 in the afternoon, will now be held on July 19 at 3:00, said Surya Thapa, press advisor of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

PM pledges support to transport entrepreneurs

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government would exploit its full capacity in resuming the transportation services in the nation. Stating that the COVID-19 pandemic had heavily affected the economy, all service and employment sectors and the daily life as a whole, the PM said that the government would take the initiative for solving the problems faced by the transportation sector and resuming their operation.

20 years on, freed Kamaiyas still await rehabilitation

Even two decades after the abolition of the Kamaiya system of bonded labour, rehabilitation of the freed Kamaiyas remains a challenge.The Kamaiyas, who worked as bonded labourers in the houses of landlords, were declared free by the then His Majesty’s Government on July 17, 2000. At the time, the government said it would rehabilitate all the Kamaiyas within a few years. But the work still remains incomplete. According to government statistics, there are 8,910 freed Kamaiya families in Kailali,...

Govt decides to establish customs office in Darchula

The government said on Thursday that preparations have begun to establish a separate customs office in Darchula with an aim of expanding customs area up to Chhangru and Tinkar of Byas Gaunpalika.

Life returning to normalcy but at cost of safety

For Asesh Nakarmi, life is finally getting back on track. The 29-year-old has gone back to work, his father’s hardware store is open and doing decent business and his younger sister is preparing for high school admissions. “It is nice to be returning to normalcy after a period of upheaval,” he said.

No damages in Melamchi tunnel, door opened due to slippage of knot bolt

The team formed on coordination of Ramakant Dawadi, General Secretary of the Ministry of Water Supply, has started the field investigation from today.

Department of Archaeology team reaches Ayodhyapuri in Chitwan to conduct study on birthplace of lord Ram

The Department of Archaeology is set to investigate Madi Ayodhyapuri of Chitwan district to trace out evidences of birth of lord Ram.

COVID-19 tally reaches 17,344 with 167 new cases, 213 recovered

In 4,981 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests conducted in 27 laboratories across the nation in the last 24 hours, as many as 167 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Tripartite meeting among NCP leaders conclude

The tripartite meeting among the NCP leaders had kicked off today at 12:00 and it lasted till 2:00, informed Ram Sharan Bajgain, media expert of the PM.

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Three NCP leaders sit for talks

Chairmen of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' are continuing their talks on resolving the intra-party feud today at the PM's residence, Baluwatar.

NCP Chairman urged to take steps to resolve problems transport sector facing

The entrepreneurs and labourers from the public transport sector have urged Chairman of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' to take initiatives to resolve the problems transport sector facing in the country during the time of pandemic coronavirus infection.    

Over 28,000 Nepalis rescued from 25 countries

Over 28,000 Nepalis stranded in various countries have been rescued as of Wednesday, July 15. According to a press statement of the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC), on Wednesday alone 593 people landed in Nepal. Of them, 17 were U.S. staff who came via Malaysian Airlines at 11:30 a.m. Excluding 17 U.S. staff members, the number of total rescued Nepalis reached 28,108 as of July 15, according to the CCMC spokesperson Dr. Jageshwor Gautam.

DRI files tax evasion cases against nine firms

The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has filed revenue embezzlement and leakage cases against nine companies demanding for fine of Rs. 6.60 billion and imprisonment for the financial crime. The DRI filed cases against Hi-Tech International Pvt. Ltd., JSS Mobile and Services Pvt. Ltd., Shyam Impex, Shree Shyam Baba Enterprises, Unique Wide International and New Unique International, Ma Baishno Trade Concern, and Jay Mataji Enterprises at the Patan High Court on Wednesday.

Private schools suspend online classes

The associations of private schools, National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association, Nepal (N-PABSAN) and Private and Boarding Schools’ Organisation, Nepal (PABSON), have decided to discontinue their online classes from Thursday stating that they were not allowed to charge tuition fees to the students.

Auditor General submits annual report to President

The submission of the report is in line with Article 294 of the Constitution of Nepal. On the occasion, President Bhandari said the auditing from the Auditor General has an important role in completing development activities in a good governance and impartial way and controlling unnecessary expenditures.

COVID-19 caseload hits 17,177 with 116 new cases, 697 recovered

In 5,090 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests performed in 26 laboratories in the last 24 hours, 116 people were found with the virus infection, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.