31 overseas returnees in Lamjung test negative for COVID-19

Throat swabs of the 31 returnees were sent to Kathmandu and Pokhara for COVID-19 test from Lamjung District Communicty Hospital, said Laxman Bahadur Khadka, Chief District Officer (CDO) of Lamjung.

Unprecedented socioeconomic measures imperative to reduce COVID-19 effects: Finance Minister Dr Khatiwada

"The crises in the past were either human or financial and occurred over times. But the present crisis is both the human and economic together," he observed, adding that it has wider area with bigger intensity.

Nepali ambassadors in Europe to contribute a month salary to COVID-19 fund

Nine ambassadors of Nepal in Europe have decided to contribute their one month salary in COVID-19 fund.

SC's normal hearings, proceedings to resume 3 days after Govt. lifts lockdown

Issuing a press statement on Friday, the SC informed that it would further suspend its functions, if the government extends the lockdown again.

KAHS, Jumla, successfully conducts first brain hemorrhage surgery

Organising a press meet on Friday, the hospital notified that a team of doctors on leadership of neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor, Dr. Nilam Khadka had successfully conducted the surgery on Dhan Bahadur Raut, 65 of Hima Rural Municipality-1.

No decision made to let people travel home back amidst lockdown: DPM Pokhrel

The lockdown was imposed acknowledging the need of protecting the nation from the infection of virus

Govt. arranging for people stranded in Kathmandu to return home amidst lockdown

The High Level Coordination Committee to prevent and control COVID-19, on coordination of Deputy Prime Minister, Ishwar Pokharel has started discussion about the modality in which those willing to go outside the valley will be permitted.

Crucial facts about COVID-19: Stop the Spread

Not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19. Only hospitalized patients, symptomatic medical staff, people in close contact with infected patients, and visitors from the epidemic area should be tested for COVID-19. Most people suffer from mild illnesses and may recover at home.

MoFA suspends use of blue plate and flag in official vehicle of Honorary Consuls

As per the decision of the Ministry, the privilege of using blue plate and the flag in official vehicle of the Honorary Consuls has been suspended with immediate effect until further notice.

Thousands gather for local festival, administration unaware

The festival, celebrated at Bannichaur, Chhabispathivara Gaunpalika, attracted thousands of people, going against the government’s ban on large gatherings.  Yet, the local administration seemed completely unaware of it.

Minister Bhatta visits food stores, urges traders for convenient supply to customers

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Lekhraj Bhatta and his team have been visiting several food stores in the Kathmandu Valley to inspect the stores and have been instructing the concerned persons to make sure general public avail food items without hindrance.    

DoI suspends all visa services till April 15

The Department of Immigration (DoI) has suspended all its visa services till April 15, owing to the extended nationwide lockdown.

Assigning security agencies to take up crucial works during crisis is usual: Home Minster Thapa

Regarding the lack of personal protective equipments to the security personnel, Minister Thapa admitted inadequacy of equipments to some extent...

Govt releases 12-point code of conduct to run quarantine at school

The sides that use school buildings for quarantines should abide by the code of conducts after a written agreement as per the sample code of conduct, 2020 prepared in coordination with the Education and Human Resource Development Centre and Education Cluster.    

PM Oli expresses concern about state of Nepalis with his Kuwaiti counterpart

Stating that he had conducted a telephonic conversation with Kuwaiti PM, PM Oli today tweeted that he had expressed his concerns about the welfare and safety of Nepalis residing in Kuwait.

Govt suspends international flights till April 30

The meeting of High Level Coordination Committee to prevent and control COVID-19, held on Tuesday took the decision to this effect.

Upcoming two weeks more challenging for us: PM Oli

In his address to the nation today, PM Oli urged Nepalis to comply with lockdown orders and observe quarantine rules more strictly for their health safety in the next two weeks.

Lockdown leaves Bhutani refugees hungry

The refugees had been relying on the remittances sent by their relatives abroad and on the money they earned from occasional manual labour around the village, both of which have now dried up because of the lockdown.

Govt. extends lockdown by another week, till Apr. 15

The Government has decided to extend the lockdown period by another one week, till April 15.

Med-equipment to be purchased on B2G and G2G model, 80,000 volunteers to be mobilised

The meeting of High Level Coordination Committee for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19, in coordination of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ishwar Pokharel held today decided to include both purchasing models for purchase and import of medical equipments required to contain COVID-19.