Kathmandu's COVID-19 patient is from Chandragiri Municipality, all three patients of Valley admitted to Teku Hospital

A 33-year old female who tested positive for COVID-19 today is from Chandragiri Municipality, Kathmandu. All three COVID-19 patients of Kathmandu Valley, including her have been admitted to Shukraraaj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku.

83 COVID-19 cases confirmed today, the highest in a single day; national tally soars to 217

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has confirmed 26 more COVID-19 cases today. It is the first time that Nepal recorded highest cases in a single day. With this, number of COVID-19 cases in Nepal has reached 217.

Inter-district pass cancelled, MoHA's written approval required to enter Kathmandu

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has decided to rescind all pass issued before to travel from one district to another from Thursday.

Curfew clamped in Bara to prevent COVID-19

The Bara District Administration Office has decided to impose curfew in Bara, following increase in number of COVID-19 patients.

I used to patrol with arms in Kalapani 48 years ago: Nepal Police ASI

Bir Bahadur Chand, 81 of Dasarath Chand Municipality-4 is former official of Nepal Police who was deployed at Kalapani 48 years ago with arms when India encorached it.

A health worker tests positive for COVID-19 in Kapilvastu

Dirgha Narayan Poudel, Chief District Officer of Kapilvastu, informed that out of nine swab samples of health workers collected in the hospital, one health worker tested positive for the virus.

Two journalists infected with COVID-19 in Birgunj

Dr. Madan Upadhyaya, Medical Superintendent at Narayani Hospital, said that tracing of other journalists had begun following the confirmation of virus infection in two journalists.

Security tightened at borders as people continue to sneak into Nepal

Despite the border being closed due to ongoing lockdown that is implemented to combat COVID-19, many have entered Nepal in a secret and unauthorised way.

Around 2,000 Nepalis stranded at Sunauli border being brought home

Ishwari Adhikari, Police Inspector at Area Police Office, Belahiya, said that around 2,000 Nepalis may have been stranded at Sunauli border point alone.

MoHP confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases, tally jumps to 134

MoHP informed that six people each from Kapilvastu and Rupandehi and one person from Bardiya had tested positive for the virus in PCR test done today.

Kapilvastu in high risk of COVID-19, sealed off till May 18

The meeting of District Security Committee decided to seal the district until May 18, informed Dirgha Narayan Poudel, Chief District Officer of Kapilvastu.

Nepal Govt. sends diplomatic note to India on border dispute

Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali, on behalf of the government had sent the diplomatic note to the Indian government. Minister Gyawali handed over the note to Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Indian ambassador to Nepal, informed Bharat Raj Poudel, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

Relaxation of lockdown leads to increase in flow of vehicles (Photo Feature)

The flow of vehicles have increased in Kathmandu in the second day of relaxation of nationwide lockdown. The government offices, private offices, banks and financial institutions have partially opened from Sunday, leading to increased movement of people on roads.

One COVID-19 case confirmed in Saptari, tally reaches 121

An 18-year old male of Dagneshwori Municipality-3 tested positive for the virus. His health condition is normal.

Dibesh from Nepal hits Best Seven spot in American Idol reality show

Dibesh Pokharel of Nepali origin has moved up in the American Idol, a reality show for finding the world famous singing talents. Dibesh has hit the Best Seven spot in his journey so far for the title under the 18th episode of the American Idol.

Kapilvastu's 10 COVID-19 patients came from Mumbai, sneaked into Nepal

Chief District Officer of Kapilvastu, Dirghanarayan Poudel said that 10 COVID-19 patients had sneaked into Nepal from India.

Nepal's COVID-19 tally reaches 120 with 10 more cases in Kapilvastu

10 people of Yasodhara Municipalilty-5 and Buddhabhumi Municipality-7, Kapilvastu tested positive for the virus in PCR test done at National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) today, informed MoHP by issuing a press release.

APF yet to identify land to set up BoP at Chhangru

Among the proposed seven BoPs, the APF has to set up BoPs at Hilsha of Humla, Lhomangthan of Mustang, Chhangru of Darchula, Taplejung, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchowk districts. Establishing six BoPs remains pending.

'Neither did I develop any symptoms of the virus, nor the virus affected my health'

Upendra Rai, 26 who tested positive for COVID-19 46 days after returning from Saudi Arab got discharged from the hospital today.

Resume OPD, public health services, says MoHP

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has requested hospitals and healthcare institutions nationwide to resume outpatient department (OPD) services as well as public health programs including vaccination, by taking all necessary safety precautions.