Army unit stationed at Ghantibagar of Darchula   

Nepal Army has deployed a 'section plus' unit near Ghantibagar area of Darchula district. The government had on April 26 decided to give the responsibility to the Army to construct 87 kilometres road section under the Mahakali corridor (Darchula Tinkar Road Project).    

Banke's 21 COVID-19 patients discharged after recovery

Nine women and 12 men, receiving treatment at Sushil Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Khajura were discharged today. They were admitted to the hospital two weeks ago after being detected with COVID-19 infection.

Health Ministry confirms 30 COVID-19 cases, national tally soars to 487

30 people from Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Kapilvastu and Sarlahi tested positive for the virus in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test done at National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Kathmandu and Bharatpur Hospital, Chitwan, informed the ministry by issuing a press statement today.

Museums, preservers of past, now worry about future

The Kathmandu Valley boasts of countless ancient monuments, structures, places and artefacts. But, arguably, the most famous of them all are the three palace complexes at Patan, Hanumandhoka (Kathmandu) and Bhaktapur. And lying at the heart of these historical sites are the locations that specifically exist to preserve history i.e. museums.

Reprioritise pride projects, expedite ones critical for economy: Dr Bhattarai

Former Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai has suggested the government to reprioritize the national pride projects and accord additional priority to some critical projects like north-south corridors and airports.

Budget to have programme to continue education in crisis

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) Thursday said that education would get a priority in the upcoming budget to ensure that children continue to learn and ensure their wellbeing.

13 security men infected with virus, police to limit presence in Valley

At least 15 security personnel have tested coronavirus positive as of Thursday morning report of the Ministry of Health and Populations.

MoHP confirms three more COVID-19 cases, national tally hits 457

32-year old male of Narainapur-3 and 42-year old female of Khajura-3 of Banke district and 19-year old male of Suddhodhan Rural Municipality, Kapilvastu tested COVID-19 positive today, informed the health ministry by issuing a press statement.

National tally reaches 453 with 9 new COVID-19 cases

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) confirmed 9 new cases of COVID-19 today. 

Seal off all entry points to Kathmandu: Home Ministry issues circular to local levels

TThe Ministry of Home Affairs issued a circular today to all local levels of the valley to seal off all the entry points to the valley.The meeting held at the Home Ministry under chairmanship of Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa decided to seal off all the entry points to the Kathmandu Valley.

Nepal reports third COVID-19 death

A 41-year COVID-19 patient of Gulmi breathed his last at Crimson Hospital, Rupandehi today morning, said Dr Umashankar Chaudhary, Chief of Health Division of State 5 Ministry of Social Development.

South Korea ready to take more Nepali workers  

The test for Korean language under the employment permit system (EPS) scheduled for this month was cancelled due to the risk of coronavirus pandemic.  

National COVID-19 tally reaches 444 with 17 new cases

15 men aged 18, 18, 19, 19, 23, 23, 23, 25, 26, 26, 28, 30, 32, 37 and 46 of Kachankawal Rural Municipalaity-3, 6 and 8, 34-year old male of Dhankuta and 51-year old female of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City tested positive for the virus in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test, informed the ministry by issuing a press statement.

Govt issues map incorporating Kalapani, Lipulek & Limpiyadhura

The government Wednesday made public the updated political and administrative map of the country by incorporating Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura in it.

Multiple ministries work together to facilitate business operation, save jobs

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Lekh Raj Bhatta said that his ministry was in communication with other concerned ministries to find practical ways to run the industries, save jobs and engage youth returning from foreign employment.

Kathmanduites fear outsiders in wake of corona cases

Until the time of writing this report, Kathmandu Valley has 12 active cases of COVID-19 and most of them have been people arriving from outside. This has caused people to suspect and fear ‘non-residents’ or so-called outsiders.

NBL offers 2 per cent discount in interest

Nepal Bank Limited (NBL) has offered 2 per cent discount in interest of all loans it mobilised till 12 April (end of the last Nepali calendar year). The offer will be valid from 13 April this year.

PM's directive to improve quality of quarantine

Taking note of the efforts made so far by the Centre to control the pandemic today, Prime Minister Oli also urged to manage necessary resources required to address the large number of people who would return immediately after the lockdown is lifted.

COVID-19 tally hits 19 in Kathmandu Valley, two places sealed off

The Kalimati area has been sealed off from Wednesday morning after a police constable and sub inspector of Metropolitan Police Circle, Kalimati tested positive for COVID-19. Likewise, after a person was detected to be infected by COVID-19, Maitidevi area has also been sealed off.

Health Ministry confirms 25 COVID-19 cases, national tally hits 427

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) confirmed 25 more COVID-19 cases today. 25 persons including 18 male and seven female were detected with COVID-19 infection today, informed Dr Bikash Devkota, Spokesperson for the ministry during the daily press brief today.