Govt. decides to shut down cinema halls, gyms

Making public the decision of the Cabinet on Sunday, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, said that the meeting also decided on sharing of natural resources among the local, provincial and federal governments.

COVID-19 update: 4,534 new infections, 435 recoveries in 24 hours

n 12,562 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 4,534 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Limpiyadhura, Lipu Lek, Kalapani area is Nepal's integral part: Govt. spokesperson Karki

"The government of Nepal has been urging the government of India to stop unilateral construction and expansion of the road through the Nepali territory."

Five names proposed for Province 2, three places for capital

A special committee formed to study the name and permanent capital of province 2 has submitted its report in the sixth meeting of the eighth session of the provincial assembly held on Sunday.

Booster dose to frontline workers from today

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the booster dose is being inoculated to the frontline workers from Sunday and will administer to all senior citizens above 60 as well as those completing six months of full-dose vaccine from January 28.    

India is clear about boundary issues with Nepal, says Indian embassy

Although the embassy statement issued by its spokesperson admitted that there are outstanding boundary issues between Nepal and India, it did not mention about the construction of the road in Lipu Lek area, the north western region of Nepal, by India.

FDI inflow up by 49.6%

The Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) revealed that FDI accumulation in the first five months of the current FY remained Rs. 7.3 billion, which is up from Rs. 4.8 billion as recorded in the review period of the previous FY.

COVID-19 update: 3,703 new infections, 350 recoveries in 24 hours

In 10,412 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 3,703 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

EC wants announcement of local election before Jan 21

If the date of the local level election is not fixed within the third week of January, it would be technically, managerially and practically difficult to hold the local election, the EC reiterated.

NC objects to road construction in Lipu Lek, asks India to stop it

In the 'Views of the Nepali Congress in Lipu Lek incident' issued by them, the general secretary duo asked India to immediately stop the road construction in the Nepali territory as Lipu Lek, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani area is Nepal's territory.

China's foreign trade hits new high in 2021

The total trade in goods amounted to 6.05 trillion U.S. dollars, up 1.4 trillion U.S. dollars from a year ago, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC).

Over 50% of new cases of novel coronavirus found in Kathmandu , 2,607 in last 24 hours

According to the data of the Ministry of Health and Population, the number of people in the valley who tested positive in either the PCR or antigen tests in the last 24 hours is 2,607.

Home Minister Khand-Australian Ambassador meet

On the occasion, Home Minister Khand thanked the Australian government for its continued support in Nepal's development and urged it to provide vaccine support in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 update: 4,204 new infections, 306 recoveries in 24 hours

In 13,474 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 4,204 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Hospitals getting COVID-19 patients in increasing numbers, most patients do not need oxygen support 

Unlike during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the patients suffering from coronavirus infection witnessed at present do not need oxygen support, physicians have said.    

Health Ministry to extend contract period of essential health workers

A minister-level decision was made to extend the three-month-long contract of the entire health workers hired on a contract basis required for all teaching hospitals, academies, hospitals and laboratories, Ministry’s Assistant Spokesperson Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari said.

Nepal, UK to discuss employing Nepali nurses in UK

Dandu Raj Ghimire, spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, informed that the task forces formed by the governments of the two friendly countries are set to hold a formal dialogue on Friday over ways to send the Nepali nurses to the UK.

COVID-19 update: 2992 new cases, 271 recoveries

When combined, the number of positive cases detected through both the PCR tests and antigen tests in the last 24 hours, the number of new cases in the period reaches 3,553.

COVID-19 spreads to eight of 13 local levels in Kavrepalanchok

The local levels that have witnessed the infection cases are Banepa Municipality (51), Panchkhal Municipality (6), Dhulikhel Municipality (42), Panauti Municipality (14), Namobuddha Municipality (11), Mandandeupur Municipality (3), Bhumlu Rural Municipality (3) and Bethanchowk Rural Municipality (2).

COVID-19 update: 2,448 new infections, 278 recoveries in 24 hours

In 9,051 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 2,448 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.