Twelve airlines companies approach CAAN seeking permission for international flights

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), till today, such number of airlines companies approached it formally seeking permission for the operation of international flights. They are national flag carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation and private sector’s Himalaya Airlines from the domestic category.

Melamchi project tunnel mishap due to technical error: probe panel

The investigation committee has concluded that the mishap took place as the gate had been fixed from outside instead of inside of the tunnel. It also stated that the technical design review had not been carried out lately.

Policeman working in Sunsari District Police Office tests positive for COVID-19, he was also running canteen inside the office compound

It is found that the infected policeman used to deliver tea and snack by visiting different office rooms and he would also visit market for shopping vegetables and other necessary goods for his canteen.

Kathmandu Valley records 51 new cases of COVID-19

In 7,637 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests carried out in the last 24 hours, as many as 51 persons were identified with the virus infection in the Kathmandu Valley itself, said Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

COVID-19 update: Caseload surges to 20,750 with 418 new cases

In 7,637 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 418 persons were identified with the virus infection, said Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

25 people test positive for COVID-19 at Launiya settlement in Saptari in a single day

With this, total number of infected in the ward has reached 31 while number of COVID-19 patients in the given rural municipality has surged to 79, according to Rajesh Kumar Jha, disaster management officer of the rural municipality.

NCP Chairmen Oli, Prachanda hold talks

The meeting kicked off at 9:15 in the morning and lasted till 11:00, informed Ramsharan Bajgain, media expert of the PM.

First trial of plasma therapy to treat COVID-19 successful, second trial underway in TUTH

With the successful trial of plasma therapy in a critical patient of COVID-19, who hailed from Biratnagar and was admitted at the ICU in TU Teaching Hospital, the hospital has started treatment of another patient with the same method, plasma therapy.

MoHP high level team off to State 2 for coordination to contain COVID-19

The Health Ministry spokesperson said that preparations were underway to send MoHP high level team in other affected States.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19

“On getting the initial symptoms of corona, I got the test done and the report came back positive. My health is fine, but I am being admitted to the hospital on the advice of doctors,” tweeted Shah. The home minister also requested those who had come in his contact to isolate themselves and get tested.

COVID-19 update: Tally stands at 20,332 with 246 new cases, 111 recovered

In 8,861 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests performed in the last 24 hours, as many as 246 persons were found with the virus infection, said Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Meeting between NCP Chairmen concludes on a positive note

The meeting between Chairmen of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ held to resolve the intra-party feud has concluded on a positive note.

COVID-19 Update: Tally surges to 20,086 with 315 new cases

In 6,993 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests performed in the last 24 hours, as many as 315 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Four glacial lakes in Sankhuwasabha at risk of outburst, people urged to remain alert

Among the 104 such lakes in the district, four lakes including the lower Barun glacial lake are at high risk, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said.    

Four of a family buried to death

Those killed in the incident are Raju's 30-year-old wife Bina, his 10-year-old son Hemant, seven-year-old son Sagar and 10-months-old daughter Binita, according to ward no 5 chairperson Hari Prasad Gyawali. A huge rock along with landslide triggered by heavy rainfall fell on the house, burying those inside it.

Bakra-Eid being observed today

On this day, the Muslims visit the nearest mosque after a morning bath and attend a mass prayer to read the Namaj. After completing the reading of the Namaj, they exchange greetings by hugging one another.

Nepali, Chinese leaders exchange congratulations to mark 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations

President Bhandari recalled the historic state visit of Chinese President Xi to Nepal in October last year during which Nepal and China decided to elevate their relations to Strategic Partnership of Cooperation Featuring Ever-lasting Friendship for Development and Prosperity.

Xi says ready to push for continued advancement of China-Nepal ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Nepal relations and is willing to work with his Nepali counterpart.

Biratnagar Metropolis undergoes complete lockdown till August 17

The meeting of metropolitan-level COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee decided to impose lockdown for 17 days starting from Friday mid-night.

Woman with COVID-19 gives birth to a baby while staying in isolation in Birgunj

The woman was admitted to the maternity ward of National Medical College after she felt labour pains on Thursday evening. Doctors from COVID Hospital had brought the woman to the COVID Hospital at midnight after learning that the infected woman had been admitted to the Medical College for delivery.