Foreign Ministry dismisses media report on Nepal-China boundary, urges media to verify information on such sensitive issues

Attention of the Ministry has been drawn to the reports in the media regarding Nepal-China boundary and encroachment of Nepali territory. The news allegedly based on the “report” of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development which that Ministry has already refuted and clarified stating that such “report” doesn’t exist and that the subject matter doesn’t fall under its jurisdiction.

Nine new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Kathmandu

Four persons, two males and two females, in Kathmandu, four persons, three males and a female, in Bhaktapur and a male in Lalitpur have been found positive for the virus, said Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population, at a daily press briefing on Thursday.

COVID-19 caseload reaches 11,162 with 434 new cases, 312 recovered

As many as 434 persons, 386 males and 48 females, were identified with COVID-19 infection in the last 24 hours, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam in the daily press briefing today.

Buddha Air conducts trial to operate flights amid COVID-19 pandemic (Photo Feature)

Buddha Air today conducted a trial to operate domestic flights amid COVID-19 pandemic and its resultant fear. Pilots and officials of Buddha Air had thoroughly attended their duties in the test flight.

Shopkeeper without any travel history dies from COVID-19 in Syangja

The deceased was running a grocery cum snacks stall at Panchamul, Andhikhola Rural Municipality-1. He breathed his last on Thursday at Gandaki Regional Hospital in Pokhara. He was taken to Fewa City Hospital in Pokhara on June 21 for treatment after he had a fever. However, he was afterwards taken to the Gandaki Regional Hospital as the Fewa City Hospital rejected to treat him suspecting he may have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19.

Police resorts to blank fire in Pokhara after locals oppose cremation of COVID-19 dead

After the locals obstructed the police in burying dead body of COVID-19 patient by burning tyre in Pokhara Metropolitan City-32, the Police opened six rounds of blank fire to take the situation under control.

Banke's 23 COVID-19 patients discharged after recovery, 59 in isolation

According to Naresh Shrestha, Focal Person of Banke District Health Office, 12 COVID-19 patients of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality-7, four of Kohalpur, five of Khajura and three of Nepalgunj were discharged after testing negative for COVID-19.

55-year old succumbs to COVID-19 in Gandaki State, case load hits 753

A 55-year old COVID-19 patient of Sirubari, Syangja receiving treatment in ventilator at Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences breathed his last on Wednesday night at 11:35 PM, informed the academy.

Foreign Minister Gyawali and US Secretary of State Pompeo hold telephone conversation, discuss development partnership

The two sides discussed the importance of development partnership between the two countries, which has complemented Nepal’s efforts for socioeconomic development. Minister Gyawali appreciated the support provided by the US government to Nepal’s health sector, among others, through the projects related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary of State Pompeo assured Nepal of continued US cooperation.

COVID-19 count climbs to 10,728 with 629 new cases

As many as 629 persons, 519 males and 110 females, were identified with COVID-19 infection in the last 24 hours, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Curfew clamped in Jumla Headquarters after four health workers of KAHS test COVID-19 positive

According to the notice issued by Bhupendra Thapa, Chief District Officer (CDO) of Jumla, the curfew was clamped from 3:00 PM, Wednesday, in line with section 2 (2) of Epidemic Disease Act, 2020 and section 6 (3) of Local Administration Act, 2028.

NCP Standing Committee meet focuses on seven agenda including MCC, next meet on June 26

As per the agenda, firstly, the chairman-duo, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ put forth their views in today's meeting. The agenda also include measures for prevention and control of COVID-19, border issues, review of the works performed by the government and party, organisational unification of the party and MCC, according to spokesperson Shrestha.

KAHS sealed after four health workers test positive for COVID-19

The Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS) has been sealed after four health workers deployed in the academy tested positive for COVID-19.

538 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed today, caseload surges to 10,099

As many as 538 persons, 448 males and 90 females, were identified with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the last 24 hours, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Woman placed in quarantine gives birth to a child

Khadka has been staying in the quarantine along with her husband since they returned home from India on June 15. Paras Shahi, chief of health section of the rural municipality, informed that Khadka had given birth to a baby at the health center at 8 am this morning. Health condition of both the mother and the new born is normal, according to Shahi.

45-year old succumbs to COVID-19

A 45-year old COVID-19 patient of Dullu Municipality, Dailekh, who was receiving treatment at Surkhet Provincial Hospital died on Monday.

Chartered rescue flights intensified to bring Nepalese back home

Rescue flights are being conducted in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The national flag-carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) and private airlines are making chartered flights from different countries to Nepal. Nepalese migrant workers who were desperately waiting to return back home owing a threat of COVID-19 outbreak are being rescued via chartered flights.    

Three vehicles swept by landslides in Palpa, two dead

A car, a truck and a mini truck whose registration number were yet to be ascertained were pushed out of the road by a mudslide flowing from above at the Palpa Gulmi road section on Monday afternoon, according to the police. Registration number of the vehicles is yet to be ascertained.

13 new cases of COVID-19 including 10 in a single ward confirmed in Syangja, district tally climbs to 99

Universal Anesthesia with a ventilator has been made available at Syangja district hospital located at Putali Bazar Municipality-3. Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Padma Aryal, took the initiative for ensuring availability of the ventilator in the district hospital.

535 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 370 recovered, caseload spikes to 9,561

As many as 535 persons, 461 males and 74 females, were detected with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the last 24 hours, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.