200 Nepalis stranded in Jhulaghat border point

They had walked to this Nepal-India border point from various parts of India after the companies they were working for got shut down due to the 21-day lockdown in India.

Home Ministry decides to ease supply of essential goods

The ministry has urged the stores and sellers to manage home delivery services through delivery vans.

14 French nationals rescued from Lukla

The French nationals had got stuck in Lukla after the government announced a week-long lockdown.

3 persons who share same plane with COVID-19 confirmed kept in quarantine in Sindhupalchowk

The three had returned Kathmandu on March 17 from an aircraft of the Air Arabia.    

Shortfall of COVID-19 test-kits in Nepalgunj complicates problem

The facility of sending blood samples of corona-suspected people to Kathmandu is available only in Bheri Hospital. But the hospital has been facing problems because of unavailability of the kit to send blood samples to kathmandu.

KMC begins spraying disinfectant in public places

A team deployed by KMC disinfected Babarmahal, Baneshwor, Tinkune and Sinamangal area on Wednesday while Basantapur, Jamal, Lazimpat, Panipokhari and Maharajgunj area are being disinfected today by using 10 tankers.

Third day of Lockdown: Kathmandu wears a deserted look (Photo Feature)

The government has again requested public to not step out of their houses.

Essential services and transportation of food supplies to continue

The public, however, cannot travel via vehicles used for transportation of essential goods.

'I am also working from home': PM

In a tweet today on the second day of Nepal lockdown against COVID-19, the Prime Minister has shared that he too has been working from his residence.   

Demand for electricity declines due to lockdown

With the closure of the high electricity consumption sectors such as factories, hotels, commercial complexs and offices, power consumption has declined drastically, said Kul Man Ghising, managing director at Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

Hydroxychloroquine consumption without doctor's prescription may take your life

The side effects of Hydroxychloroquine include damage in retina of the eye, hair fall, heart diseases, loss of hearing, slowing down of heart rates and compression of respiratory tract.

Nepal confirms third case of COVID-19

The National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) under the Ministry of Health and Population confirmed yet another positive case of COVID-19 today.

52 locked in container for disobeying lockdown

The Parsa police arrested them last night and locked them up in the same container for 10 hours.

Govt. urges industries producing essentials good to run in full capacity

Issuing a press release today, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply urged the industries producing medicines, health equipment, daily essentials, drinking water, milk and petroleum products to run in the full swing though the government has announced a lockdown across the nation.

Nepal is not alone in its fight against COVID-19: China

China has offered medical supplies to Nepal to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Lockdown leaves Kathmandu in desolation (Photo Feature)

The lockdown ordered by the government has come into force from 6:00 AM today, leaving the ever so busy Kathmandu city into desolation.

Govt announces lockdown, no individual allowed to step out until Mar. 31

Likewise, the government has decided to halt all public transportation services until March 31, informed Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Ishwar Pokharel, at a press meet held today.

Health Ministry confirms one positive Covid-19 case in Nepal

The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed one positive case of Covid-19 today.

Regular services of Govt offices suspended, employees required to attend office !

The services in state and district based government offices are closed until April 3, informed Jiblal Bhusal, Information Officer, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration.

63 people sent to Kharipati Quarantine

As they had entered Nepal from Covid-19 affected countries, they were sent to the Kharipati quarantine, said Ishwar Poudel, Director General of the Department of Immigration.