Govt. reduces PCR test fee

According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), from now onwards, the fee for the test at the government laboratories will be Rs. 800 whereas the charge for the same test at the private laboratories will be Rs. 1,500.

6,263 people test positive for novel coronavirus in Kathmandu Valley in 24 hours

According to the assistant spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr. Samir Kumar Adhikari, 4,666 people were found infected in Kathmandu, 1019 in Lalitpur and 578 in Bhaktapur in the last 24 hours.

A record 9,502 people test positive for novel coroonavirus in a single day in Nepal

When combined with the number of people found infected with the same virus through the antigen test, the total number of infected people amounts to 11, 352 in a single day, which is also the highest number of new cases of the virus in a single day in the country.

APF clinches PM Cup Cricket Championship title

The Armed Police Force (APF) has clinched the title of the Prime Minister (PM) Cup T20 National Cricket Championship title. The APF trounced Nepal Police Club by 21 runs to win the title in the final match held at the TU International Cricket Ground at Kirtipur today.

Civil servants to get COVID leave for second time if infected

Civil servants including those working in government-owned enterprises and corporations are to get COVID-19 sick leave when even for two times if they test positive for the novel coronavirus.

‘Health Ministry not in favour of immediately enforcing lockdown’

In a meeting of the House of Representatives (HOR)’s Education and Health Committee held on Tuesday, Health Secretary Dr. Roshan Pokharel said the ministry was against the lockdown. He further said the ministry was sensitive in not putting the battling economy in trouble due to lockdown. “If any sector is deemed to be shut, we will take the necessary decision and resume the sectors after two-three weeks”.

46.16% of annual revenue target met in six months

By mid-January, the government received the revenue of Rs. 544 billion, according to the financial comptroller general office (FCGO).

16 injured in Sarlahi bus accident

The bus with registration number Na. 5 Kha 5055 going to the east from the west lost its control and overturned in the afternoon.

COVID-19 update: 8,730 new infections, 562 recoveries in 24 hours

In 17,872 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 8,730 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Ban on worship in religious places of Kathmandu Valley

All the three district administration offices in the Kathmandu Valley have banned all worship except the daily worship and prayers at religious places in the valley.

Agreement to hold local level elections on time

A meeting of the five-party coordination committee formed to run the government has agreed that the upcoming local elections should be held in April as provided in the constitution.

Province 2 named Madhesh Province

A two-thirds majority of the provincial assembly members voted for the name in the voting held at the provincial assembly meeting today.

COVID-19 update: 5,747 new infections, 547 recoveries in 24 hours

In 14,014 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 5,747 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Janakpurdham named provincial capital of Province 2

Of the 99 provincial assembly members present today in the meeting, 78 voted for Janakpurdham in the proposal that Janakpurdham be fixed as the provincial capital of Province 2.

Iron ore exploration started at Lohakot and Malladevi

The Department of Mines and Geology has started the exploration of iron ore at Lohakot of Sankhuwasabha and Malladevi of Baitadi district.

Chitwan considered as high risk zone for COVID-19

The District COVID-19 Control and Management Committee has put Chitwan in COVID-19 red zone (high-risk area) following increasing infection cases, according to the district health office.

Agreed to convene meeting of five-party alliance coordination committee

A meeting has been held between the Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

PM Deuba to address nation after six months of government formation

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to address the nation. Prime Minister Deuba will address in the name of the nation in two to three days, said Bhanu Deuba, Personal Secretary of the Prime Minister Deuba.

64 per cent of received COVID-19 vaccine administered in Nepal

About 64 per cent of the received vaccines against COVID-19 that is 40,388,840 doses, by Nepal have been administered so far in the country. A total of 40,388,840 doses of vaccines have been received by Nepal, however, only, 27, 965,500 doses of vaccines have been administered so far.

Chairman Prachanda gets over novel coronavirus infection

Chair Prachanda, also the former Prime Minister, had tested positive for the novel coronavirus on January 7 and since then he had been staying in the home isolation at his residence following all the health protocols.