Three COVID-19 patients die in Butwal during treatment   

Three COVID-19 patients undergoing treatment in different COVID-19 treatment facilities have succumbed to the flu-like infection over different period in Butwal in Rupandehi district.    

Tiger attacking people under surveillance 

Two people lost their life after tiger attacked them on September 26 and 28 in Chitwan. An investigation has been started after two people were killed in as many days in attacks by tiger.    

Two rhinos dead on single day  

Two rhinoceroses have been found dead in Chitwan national Park (CNP) on a single day.

KMC to implement Nepal bhasa curriculum in schools   

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced to implement local curriculum of the Nepal bhasa language from this academic session in all schools in the KMC.

Three held with idols in Jumla  

Police have confiscated two statues with archeological and historical importance stolen from Chandannath Temple at Khalanga, Jumla.    

Road expansion drive gains pace amidst COVID-19 pandemic   

The Lankuribhanjyang-Kushadevi-Panauti-Namobuddha-Chaukidanda road expansion drive has gained momentum amidst the coronavirus pandemic. 

Vandalism from opposition lawmakers in State 5 assembly meeting

Main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) lawmakers vandalized the chairs, tables and mikes of the State Assembly of State 5 over the issue of permanent capital of the state and its name.

One more person dies from coronavirus in Jhapa

One more coronavirus infected person died in Jhapa district on Sunday evening.     The 82-year-old man of Birtamod municipality- 5 died in course of treatment at Biratnagar-based Nobel Hospital, said COVID-19 Prevention and Control Coordinator at Birtamod Health Section, Om Khadka.    

48 recover from novel coronavirus infection in Banke

A total of 48 COVID-19 patients who were either receiving treatment at various isolation centers or were staying in home isolation recovered from the infection on Monday.

Rural Municipality in Jumla starts FM radio broadcast to disseminate information on COVID-19

Guthichaur Rural Municipality in Jumla has established its own radio FM with an aim to provide information about the novel coronavirus and other issues to the locals, free of cost.

Construction of stadium continues in Bhojpur 

The construction of Bhojpur stadium, a priority project of State no. 1 government, has been gaining speed despite the monsoon and Corona Virus pandemic.

Rural municipality begins own ambulance service  

The Rupa rural municipality is to provide service to the residents through its own ambulance. Earlier, there was compulsion to call for an ambulance from Pokhara, in case there was an emergency.    

2021 census not to count transgender people: TRC

The news reports that the national census of 2021 will be counting transgender people appear inaccurate, stated Trans Rights Collective (TRC). No question or topic seeming to account for transgender individuals could be found in the census questionnaire published in the Nepal Gazette on August 3, TRC said. The Collective, which is a loose network of young trans men and women, further said that trans women and men would include themselves under the categories of ‘women’ and ‘men’ respectively...

Public vehicles flouting health safety measures  

The public vehicles here have been found flouting measures for health and safety despite growing spread of coronavirus across the country. A monitoring team comprising the Transport Management Office, District Administration Office and District Police Office said both the driver and passengers were reckless on adopting adequate safety measures while travelling.    

NCP decides to vote in favour of proposal   

The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has decided to vote in favour of the proposal tabled by the State no. 5 government at the State Assembly on the name and capital of the state. The NCP also decided to issue a whip to its party members to vote in favour of the proposal registered on Friday, according to chief whip Bhumiswar Dhakal.    

PM's advisor trio Rimal, Bhattarai, Thapa and personal secretary Bhandari test positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's chief advisor Bishnu Rimal, press advisor Surya Thapa. foreign affairs advisor Rajan Bhattarai and personal secretary Indra Bhandari have tested positive for COVID-19.

Woman dies of COVID-19   

A woman of 28 year died of COVID-19 while receiving treatment at BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan this morning.    

KAHS gets a well-equipped ambulance  

The Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS) has received a well-equipped ambulance with the assistance of Indian Embassy.    

Traffic resumes on Beni-Jomsom road

Vehicular movement has been resumed on the Beni-Jomsom road since Thursday evening. The road linking the trans-Himalayan district Mustang via the northern belt of Myagdi district has been opened 18 days after it was disrupted due to landslide and flooding at multiple places.

Bhaluwang of Dang district to be State 5 Capital, decision made to name State 5 as Lumbini

Sudarshan Baral, Social Development Minister of State 5, said that the decision was taken in the meeting of Council of Ministers of the state held today.