Corona testing lab set up with community donation denied permission to operate

Social Development Minister of the provincial government of Province 1, Jeevan Ghimire, had even assured necessary help for establishing the lab and encouraged the campaign to move forward the work to set up the lab, according to the one for one campaign.

COVID-19 update: Caseload stands at 18,374 with 133 new cases, 107 recovered

In Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests performed in the last 24 hours, as many as 133 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam in the daily press briefing today.

85-year old woman succumbs to COVID-19

An 85-year old female COVID-19 patient receiving treatment in Gandak COVID-19 temporary hospital died on Friday morning, said Dr. Udaya Narayan Singh, coordinator of the hospital.

32 persons including five Indian nationals test positive for COVID-19 in Parsa

According to the PCR test report made public by the Narayani Hospital on Thursday evening, of the 32 infected, five are Indian nationals detained in Shreepur Ward Police Office for unauthorisedly entering Nepal, said Dr. Udaya Narayan Singh, coordinator of the hospital.

Review petition filed on Koirala’s release

The office of the Attorney General sent the application to the SC seeking review of the decision of releasing former DIG Koirala on Thursday, said Assistant Attorney General Sanjib Raj Regmi.

Birat Nursing Home sends swabs of its doctor, director for COVID-19 test hiding their identity, two days after positive report, it is sealed

The private hospital had concealed their identity while sending the swab samples of the doctor to Koshi Hospital for COVID-19 test.

104 households displaced after landslide, land depression

Similarly, 29 households displaced from Sisuwa have been rehabilitated at Budhabare bazaar, and 18 houses from Chepchewa to Paukhamtar. Nepal Army persons have been constructing temporary huts for those leaving Besinda village after landslide. Four persons were rescued alive in the Besinda landslide, CDO Acharya added.

Roundup: Int'l experts criticize U.S. abrupt request to close Chinese consulate general

The United States is using "China card" so that U.S. President Donald Trump can turn the election situation in his favor, said Volodymyr Volya, an expert at the Ukrainian Institute of Politics.

COVID-19 update: Caseload surges to 18,241 with 147 new cases, 156 recovered

In the 3,481 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 147 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

17 persons including two doctors and three patients test COVID-19 positive in Birgunj

As many as 17 persons including two doctors and three patients of Advance Hospital, Birgunj, have tested positive for COVID-19.

Five bodies found in two big rivers of Chitwan

Five bodies have been found in two big rivers of Chitwan district today. According to the District Police Office, Chitwan, four bodies were found in Narayani river and one in Rapti river. Deputy Superintendent of Police Surya Bahadur Thapa said that some bodies were found on the river bank while others were floating in the river.

NCP Chair Prachanda aggrieved over Budha's demise

"Budha always remained in the forefront of liberation front to end feudalism. With his demise, Nepal has lost a guardian of liberation movement," he said, adding, "I pay heartfelt tribute to the inspiring figure Budha." The NCP Chairman further extended condolence to the bereaved family members.

COVID-19 update: National tally stands at 18,094 with 100 new cases, 207 recovered

In 3,779 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests performed in the last 24 hours, as many as 100 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

A Chinese national dies of COVID-19 in Kathmandu

A 49-year old Chinese national, infected with SARS-CoV-2, breathed her last today morning while receiving treatment at TU Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Maharajgunj.

Landslide buries 14 houses in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality, Lamjung

As many as 14 houses were buried after a massive landslide hit Pallotari of Marsyangdi Rural Municipality-3 in Lamjung district on Wednesday.

Campuses affiliated to TU to open from today, exams to be held from August 23

The TU has decided to open all campuses by implementing the health safety directives issued by the government.

Govt. decides to lift lockdown restrictions

The decision will come into effect from 12:00 AM tonight, Spokesperson of Nepal Government, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada, in the press conference organised on Tuesday evening.

Community schools in Hetauda resume classes maintaining social distancing

Decision to resume classes was taken after finding an increased cases of mental problems in students during the lockdown. We have maintained social distance and cleanliness very well in the schools, said education coordinator, Hari Chandra Sapkota.

Floods and landslides create havoc across the country (Photo feature)

The Narayani River as seen from Narayangadh Bazaar on Tuesday afternoon. Torrential rainfall from three days has increased the risk of waterlogging in the nearby areas.

Public transportation services to resume from July 23

In a joint press conference organised in Kathmandu on Tuesday, the associations of transport entrepreneurs informed that all transport services halted due to the nationwide lockdown implemented from March 24 to curb COVID-19 spread would come into operation from July 23.