COVID-19 active cases surge to 30,209 with 4,774 new infections

In 13,879 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, 4,774 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2," informed Dr. Samir Kumar Adhikari, assistant spokesperson at Health Ministry in the regular press briefing.

India records 320K cases as foreign help arrives

Tuesday’s 323,144 new infections raised India’s total past 17.6 million, behind only the United States. It ended a five-day streak of recording the largest single-day increases in any country throughout the pandemic, but the decline likely reflects lower weekend testing rather than reduced spread of the virus.

Lemon farmer earns Rs. 7 Lakh annually

A farmer of Ranitar 8, Madhyabindu Municipality, Narendra Kumar KC has earned a plentiful profit by selling lemons.

Kathmandu DAO issues prohibitory order starting Apr 29: opening of market, mobility of people, vehicles restricted

Following a massive surge in COVID-19 cases of late, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, the Kathmandu District Administration Office has decided to halt all services except essential services for one week from April 29 to May 5.

CDOs discussing to impose weeklong prohibitory order from Apr 29 in Valley

A joint meeting of the Chief District Officers (CDOs) of the three districts in the Kathmandu Valley and the security agencies has discussed about imposing prohibitory order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus for a week starting from April 29 in the Valley.

38 per cent of magnetite found in Baitadi iron mine, company ready to set up plant in four months

The company involved in exploration has claimed that a plant can be established within 4 months if the mine area is made accessible by road and electricity is supplied there.

Three DAOs of Valley to provide only urgent service from tomorrow

Kali Prasad Rijal, Chief District Office (CDO) of Kathmandu, informed that a joint meeting of the CDOs of the three districts of the valley held today took a decision to this effect.

Govt. not considering nationwide lockdown: FM Gyawali

Even though the COVID-19 cases have been on the rise lately, the government is not considering imposing a nationwide lockdown like last year for now.

COVID-19 patient commits suicide, Banke records four deaths in 12 hours

Banke recorded four COVID-19 related fatalities in the last 12 hours from Saturday evening to Sunday morning.

Wife arrested on charge of murdering her husband

As the police began to investigate the case, they sent the samples of the foods which were eaten by Bishnu for test at the laboratory. When the authorities received the viscera report and the testing result of the samples on July 24, 2017, they found that Bishnu had died of poison.

2,486 new cases, 14 deaths of COVID-19 in 24 hours

In 7,525 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, 2,486 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2," informed the Health Ministry in the regular press briefing.

COVID-19 second wave hits hard youths: 57 percent of infected fall in 21-40 age group

The 31-40 age group occupies 28.44 per cent share while the 21-30 age-group covers 28.13 per cent in the total number of the infected with the new variant so far.

Xi calls for strengthening global governance at BFA annual conference

When delivering a keynote speech via video at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2021, Xi said that the world needs consultation on an equal footing to create a future of shared benefits.

CIAA cannot conduct sting operations: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) does not have the authority to conduct sting operations.

Mountaineer at Everest basecamp suspected of having contracted coronavirus, expedition team members in quarantine

Dr. Suraj Shrestha, a physician currently stationed at the health camp of the Himalayan Rescue Association set up at the base camp, informed that a mountaineer from Norway who was brought back to Kathmandu after he fell seriously ill in the base camp has been suspected of infected with the virus.

Over 100 vultures found dead in Nawalparasi

Over 100 vultures, which are on the verge of extinction, were found dead in Jitpur of Parasi the headquarters of Nawalparasi (West).

Chariot procession with Ram-Sita statue proceeded for Ayodhya

The statues of Ram and Sita have been taken from here amidst a chariot procession for installing at Ayodhyapuri in Madi of Chitwan district. Ram is the Hindu god and Sita is his consort. As per the scriptures, Sita is the daughter of King Janak of ancient Mithila, the present-day Janakpur region.

US to advise against travel to 80 per cent of countries

The US state department is to advise Americans to avoid 80 per cent of countries worldwide because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Two-day Vitamin 'A' campaign launched   

Under the campaign that will run today and tomorrow (Tuesday), 2.7 million children between six months to five years and over 2.3 million children between one year to five years across the country will be administered vitamin A supplements and de-worming tablets respectively, said Kedar Parajuli, chief of the nutrition section under the Family Welfare Division, the Department of Health Services.

Govt decides to apply online and alternative methods for teaching

Following the surging infection rate among children and youths the government has decided to apply online and other alternative methods for teaching by May 14.