NA election: candidacy nomination on Jan 4, election on Jan 25

According to the approved schedule, the nomination for the candidacy of the NA membership will be held on January 4, 2021, while the final names of candidates will be published on January 9 after completing related processes.

COVID-19 update: 272 new infections, 304 recoveries in 24 hours

In 9,386 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 272 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

KAHS to launch MBBS course

Registrar Nripendra Mahat informed that the course would be formally launched by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on December 12 in the presence of Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada, Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Paudel, and other government officials.

High alertness adopted with detection of Omicron variant in Nepal 

The Ministry has requested all to follow all the health protocols (appropriate use of mask, maintain social distancing, washing hands) and to participate in vaccination campaign to be protected from Omicron as like other variants of COVID-19.    

COVID-19 update: 238 new infections, 357 recoveries in 24 hours

In 7,114 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 238 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Returnees from India urged to quarantine for a week

Khagendra Bharati, information officer of the district administration office (DAO), informed that the DAO has written to the Local Levels urging them to arrange for mandatory quarantine for week of those who return from India and monitoring it so that spread of the new variant of the novel coronavirus, omicron, is averted.

COVID booster shots recommended by health experts

Health Experts have said that there is a dire need for the COVID-19 booster shots to cope with the new Coronavirus variant, ‘Omicron’.

COVID-19 update: 200 new infections, 436 recoveries in 24 hours

In 7,995 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 200 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

COVID-19 update: 220 new infections, 392 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,295 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 220 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Two die, 12 injured in tractor accident

Two persons were killed and 12 others injured when a tractor (Se 1 Ta 3841) skidded off the road and overturned near Arjuni at Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur along the East-West Highway on Friday.

Nepal and Qatar agree to review labour contract

The two sides have also agreed to make Qatar Visa Center better managed. The Qatari government has also agreed to set up training centers in all seven provinces of Nepal for enhancing the capability of the labourers aspiring to go to Qatar.

All responsible to make NC winner in the upcoming election: party president Deuba

Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba asserted that it was everyone's responsibility to make NC stronger after the 14th national convention and elect it in the three-tier elections.

COVID-19 update: 223 new infections, zero fatalities in 24 hours

In 6,400 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 223 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

WHO tells Asia-Pacific to brace for Omicron as variant spreads

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Asia-Pacific countries on Friday to boost healthcare capacity and fully vaccinate their people to prepare for a surge in COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spreads globally despite travel curbs.

Shukraraj Tropical Hospital prepares for free emergency services from Dec 5

The Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku has decided to provide free emergency services beginning from December 5. The free service is to be put in place following the direction of the Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada. 

Thapa and Lingden register candidacies for RPP Chair

Kamal Thapa and Rajendra Lingden have registered their nominations for the post of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chair. 

President summons federal parliament session

Issuing a press statement, the Office of the President said that the Federal Parliament session was called on December 14 at the recommendation of the government as per the Article 93 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal.

President Bhandari calls to include Buddhist philosophy, Buddha’s messages in curriculum

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged the stakeholders to include Buddha’s messages and Buddhist philosophy in the curriculums from school to university levels.

COVID-19 update: 298 new infections, 201 recoveries in 24 hours

In 9,511 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 245 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Follow health protocols, omicron might enter here as well: President Bhandari

The Head of the State suggested everyone to follow health protocols to check spread of the virus as omicron might spread in Nepal too, although no case of omicron has been detected in the country so far.