NRNA initiates fund raising drive in aid of coronavirus-affected Nepalis   

The Non Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) has started a fund raising campaign in aid of the Nepali nationals affected by COVID-19.    

Youths using lockdown to promote virtual learning

On March 22, on the cusp of the lockdown, while most of Nepal was worried about the COVID-19 outbreak and about the travel restrictions that had been put in place, Alisha Singh was worried about the SEE students.

ADB projects Nepal’s growth at 5.3%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) had projected that Nepal’s economy will grow by 5.3 per cent in the current fiscal year 2019/20.

Work efficiently, DPM Pokhrel tells CCMC officials

Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokhrel, who also leads the high-level coordination committee constituted to prevent and control COVID-19, Friday visited the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC) at Chhauni to acquire information about the progress made by the centre.

President Bhandari asks country people to support govt fight against COVID-19

In a message issued this evening in the name of country people, the President has expressed her belief that our restraint can safeguard the entire society and the nation from coronavirus, while stating that attention should be paid in all its aspects to be safe from this pandemic.

COVID-19 positive case in Pokhara not confirmed yet: MOHP

Stating that news regarding a positive case of the virus had been floating on social media, Dr. Bikash Devkota, Spokesperson for the Ministry said, "positive case of the virus had not been confirmed in Pokhara yet."

NA starts preparations to import med-supplies

The government had vested the authority on Nepal Army (NA) to purchase and transport all COVID-19 related med-supplies, under Government-to-Government (G2G) model.

PM's press adviser Thapa refutes FNJ statement over removal of news content   

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's press adviser Surya Thapa has expressed concern over a press statement issued by the Federation of Nepali Journalists ( FNJ) connecting his name in regard to the forced removal of the news content from the kathmandupress.com, an online news portal.    

Thirteen Indonesians removed from Imadol mosque  

Thirteen Indonesians who had come to Nepal in connection with participating in a religious assembly in Saptari district have been removed from a mosque at Mahalaxmi Municipality here.    

Pregnant women experience unforeseen stress due to lockdown

At a time when the whole world is reeling under coronavirus pandemic, pregnant women are experiencing immense stress as they might be unable to reach hospital easily and receive doctors’ attention in case of complications thanks to lockdown.

Govt receives over Rs 1.59 bln in anti-COVID-19 fund

The Coronavirus Prevention, Control and Treatment Fund (CPCTF) established by the federal government received over Rs 1.59 billion in the fund from various organisations and individuals as of Thursday.

Govt decides to ease distribution of essential goods

The government on Thursday decided to ease the production and transportation of food supplies and other essential goods amid the lockdown.

Corona control centre launched at Manamohan Hospital

National Cooperative Federation of Nepal (NCFN) has established Corona Control Cooperative Centre at the Manamohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Swayambhu. The centre is established on the occasion of the 63rd National Cooperative Day amidst the looming threat of coronavirus pandemic.

Hospitals denying to treat patients to be punished

Issuing a statement on Thursday, Chief Minister Poudel mentioned that it was necessary to see hospitals from the point of pure humanitarian service, wiping out the commercial mindset.

Sixth case of COVID-19 confirmed in Nepal

A woman who landed in Nepal from a flight QR 652 from Doha, Qatar on March 17 has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

  Cooperative Day: Minister Aryal calls for leaveraging national aspiration   

Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Padma Kumari Aryal, has said the cooperative movement would help meet the national aspiration of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali'.    

COVID-19 test begins in Surkhet   

The COVID-19 test lab has come into operation in Surkhet today. The testing process has begun in the State Hospital after the Ministry of Health and Population provided testing machine, kits and necessary human resources.   

More than 8,000 foreign-returnees enter Karnali   

Eight thousand six hundred and fifty people have come back home in Karnali State from various foreign countries as of Wednesday, the Karnali State Government, Ministry of Social Development said.   

Women find themselves overloaded during lockdown

The country is now in its second week of lockdown. And while the closure may have given many men a chance to slow down, relax and may have also reduced their overall work load, it has been the exact opposite for most women.

Govt cancels medical equipment deal with Omni Group

The government has scrapped a controversial procurement contract with Omni Group which had imported medical equipment meant for the treatment of coronavirus.