Nepal is not alone in its fight against COVID-19: China

China has offered medical supplies to Nepal to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister Gyawali inquires about condition of migrant workers

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali Monday acquired information about the Nepali migrant workers working in the Middle East and Africa and the effect of COVID-19 in those countries as well as Nepali migrant workers.

Maintaining sound mental health during quarantine vital to contain virus

Along with another imported case of COVID-19 infection, the threat of coronavirus has increased all over Nepal. The government, in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has called everyone to quarantine themselves in order to prevent the infection and spread of the deadly virus.

NEA asks clients to pay power tariff online, not to cut supply

The government on Monday appealed electricity consumers to pay electricity tariff online until minimise the risk of COVID-19.

Govt announces lockdown, no individual allowed to step out until Mar. 31

Likewise, the government has decided to halt all public transportation services until March 31, informed Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Ishwar Pokharel, at a press meet held today.

Govt calls for contribution to COVID-19 prevention fund

Issuing a notice today, Joint Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Rajendra Kumar Paudel has urged the individuals and organisations willing to contribute to the fund established to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to do so in the bank account opened at Rastriya Banijya Bank.

Curfew clamped in Kailali to prevent COVID-19

This step is taken as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 as the infection continues to claim thousands of lives across the world.

We are in touch with our ambassadors in Gulf, African countries: Ministers Gyawali, Yadav

In the video conference, Minister Gyawali instructed the Nepali missions in Gulf region to remain in regular contact with the Nepali nationals and advise them to stay safe by taking precautions.

Production and supply of medicines should continue: Minister Bhatta

Holding a separate meeting with medicine producers, distributors and suppliers today at the ministry, Minister Bhatta said that the medicines should be produced and supplied without any disturbance even during the threat of Covid-19.

Parliamentary Committee endorses Pandey's nomination as envoy to China

A meeting of the committee held in Singha Durbar today accepted the Pandey's nomination unanimously, said committee president Laxman Lal Karna. Earlier, the committee had issued a 10-day notice seeking complaint (s), if there is any, against him, but no complaint was filed. 

KMC installs hotline to inform public about Covid-19

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) had launched hotline telephone 1180, a complaint-hearing mechanism with an aim to provide information related to COVID-19 to general people.

Health Ministry confirms one positive Covid-19 case in Nepal

The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed one positive case of Covid-19 today.

 Call to operate transportation service  

Federation of Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Nepal has urged all entrepreneurs to operate transport service without any obstruction.     Issuing a press release on Sunday, the Federation has urged the entrepreneurs to ensure smooth operation of transport which comes under the most essential service.    

Govt closes borders with India, China for a week

The government Sunday decided to close all borders of Nepal with India and China for a week from Monday.

Govt mulling to turn hotels, schools, stadiums into isolation camps

The government has been preparing to use hotels, schools, hospitals and other public places as quarantine sites in case of emergency if the coronavirus spreads widely.

Staying home is safest way to avoid COVID-19, say doctors

Health experts have said that it is very safe to stay home to remain safe from the coronavirus infection.

Local levels prepare to control COVID-19

Addressing the nation on Friday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced a halt of all non-essential services from March 22 to April 3 and called for a nationwide partial lockdown.

TIA suspending int'l flight from this midnight

The regulatory body Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday issued an urgent notice deciding to close the entire international flight schedules beginning from 23:59 pm today to the midnight of March 31.

Every state to establish quarantines to host at least 2,000 persons

The meeting decided to construct at least 1,000-bed quarantine place in each sub-metropolitan city.

Indian Ambassador Kwatra pays courtesy call on Home Minister Thapa

On the occasion, Minister Thapa extended best wishes to the Indian envoy and believed that Nepal-India relations would reach a new height during his term.