Monsoon becomes active across country

It urged all to stay safe as with rain, landslides could occur; rivers could be flooded; and road and airway obstructed in the areas. There have been westerly wind impacts in some areas of Sudurpaschim and monsoon wind impacts in other areas of the country, said meteorologist Bibhuti Pokharel.

57,000 enter Nepal, 24,000 leave through Jamunaha border point during lockdown

As many as 57,000 people have entered Nepal through Jamunaha border point of Nepalgunj after the nationwide lockdown was imposed from March 24 to curb COVID-19 spread.

Solar Eclipse observed from Kathmandu

According to BP Koirala Memorial Planetarium and Observatory Science Museum Development Committee the solar eclipse would start from 10:54 AM in Kathmandu, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, from 10:52 AM in Pokhara, 10: 56 AM in Janakpur and 11:52 AM in Bhadrapur, Jhapa.

Seven Kuwait-returnees found infected

Seven of the women staying at the Nepal Electricity Authority quarantine in Kharipati of Changunarayan municipality-7 have been confirmed positive to Corona Virus.  

Landslides continue to claim lives, damage property every year

At least eight people died while one has been missing in the landslide of Saraunchaur, Parbat district on June 16, 2020. The tragedy that occurred in Durlung Municipality-3 is home for 45 households. This place does not fall in landslide risk zone in the official document, but the landslide occurred as a result of cloudburst during pre-monsoon days. Last year, Nepal lost 83 people to landslides along with a loss of Rs. 400 million. A total of 1,132 infrastructures were destroyed and 743 livestock...

Spitting publicly: Health hazard rather than a mere bad habit

While at public places, people are seen wearing masks and sanitising themselves frequently, many have not been able to let go of many habits such as spitting in public places, among others, which further intensifies the risk of spread of the novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 tally hits 8,605 with 331 new cases, 176 recovered

As many as 331 persons including 282 males and 49 females were found with COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Foreigner married to Nepali citizen to be provided with citizenship after 7 years of marriage: NCP Secretariat

The meeting of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) secretariat has concluded that a woman of foreign nationality married to a Nepali citizen should be entitled for citizenship after seven years of marriage.

Government urges people to stay indoors, unless essential   

The government has requested people to not venture out of their homes unnecessarily. The COVID-19 crisis management centre (CCMC) has requested people to mandatorily wear a mask while going out, and maintain physical distancing.    

State budgets lack innovative programmes: Experts

The state governments have failed to be introduce new programmes and strategy for development and resource mobilisation, concluded the experts. They termed the budget of the seven sub-national bodies for the coming fiscal year 2020/21, announced on 16 June, traditional and unrealistic that would ultimately fail to address the present health crisis as well as address the development and employment gaps in the respective provinces.

Govt paves way to transfer MP’s fund to meet COVID-19 expenses

Owing to increasing COVID-19 cases in Nepal, the government has cleared a legal hurdle paving the way to transfer the unspent budget allocated for the Local Infrastructure Development Partnership Programme to the Coronavirus Infection Prevention, Control and Treatment Fund of the federal government.

Nepal waiting for India’s reply on diplomatic notes: Gyawali

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said on Friday that Nepal was waiting for the response of India on the two diplomatic notes sent by Nepal on border issue. Nepal had sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government on November last year when the latter published a map including Nepal’s land – Kalapani region, including Limpiyadhura and Lipulek in its territory.

CCMC recommends Rs. 350m to manage quarantines

A meeting of the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC) Directive Committee Friday decided to recommend the government for releasing Rs. 350 million for establishing additional quarantines and isolation wards up to the local levels

Dengue can be another burden, warn experts

As the cases of dengue are being reported from across the country and its peak time is approaching, health experts have recommended the authorities to work in dengue prevention before it becomes another burden for the government during its fight against COVID-19.

426 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 214 discharged in last 24 hours, tally reaches 8,274

As many as 426 people including 338 males and 88 females were found with virus infection in the last 24 hours, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today. 

236 Nepali returning home from Korea tomorrow

Two hundred and thirty-six Nepalis whose visa term is expiring will be leaving for home on coming Saturday. The Korea Air's chartered flight KC 9695 is scheduled to leave for Nepal on this date. The Nepali Embassy in Seoul facilitated to make sure the flight for those Nepalis to return home.    

Nepalis to be rescued from London on June 24 and 26

As per the information provided by Information Collection Support Committee formed at the initiative of Nepali Embassy in London on Thursday, flights to rescue stranded Nepalis from London to Nepal have been scheduled for June 24 and 26.

NA approves proposal on bill   

The today's meeting of the National Assembly (NA) has approved a proposal for consideration of the 'Bill Replacing the Ordinance Designed to Preserve the Existing Provisions of the Nepal Act by Abrogating Some Ordinances, 2077BS'.    

Shop owners cite resource limits to fully embrace precautions

After more than two months of closure, shops are reopening slowly across the country. But the lifting of restrictions does not mean that the coronavirus outbreak in the country is over. As of Wednesday, Nepal had 7211 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 20 deaths.

Training held on occupational safety and health

The Centre for Public Health and Environment Development (DEPHED) organised a virtual training to highlight the needs of paying high degree of diligence with respect to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and COVID 19 before reopening of the industries/factories and businesses in the context of COVID-19 fears.