Reconstruction of Rani Pokhari completes (Photo Feature)

The reconstruction of Rani Pokhari, the historic pond which lies at the center of Kathmandu, has completed. Although delayed due to the confusion of the modality of reconstruction of the pond, the Rani Pokhari has finally regained its originality.

Kathmandu Valley records 711 new cases of COVID-19

In 10,333 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 711 persons, 278 females and 433 males, were found with the novel coronavirus infection in the Valley itself, revealed the daily report released by the MoHP today.

COVID-19 update: 1,204 new cases, 1,447 recovered, tally stands at 62,797

In 10,333 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 1,204 persons were found with the novel coronavirus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Sixth Constitution Day observed amid a special ceremony (Photo Feature)

The sixth Constitution Day (National Day) was observed in Nepal on Saturday amid a special ceremony held at Tundikhel, Kathmandu. President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and other high level officials were present in the ceremony.

Constitution amendment as per need to strengthen nationality: Speaker Sapkota

Nepal marks Asoj 3 (tomorrow) as the Constitution Day. The constitution promulgated in 2015 is mailed much as the most democratic and inclusive national charter Nepal ever has. In this connection, the parliament has tried to rise above the traditional format and expects to meet people's aspiration in line with constitution's spirit.

Flood of negative news, information in social media creating psychosocial problems, experts suggest for self-discipline

Dr. Adhikari said that the infection rate and death rate of COVID-19 in Nepal was not alarming. "However, instead of spreading positive news about the pandemic, some people are seen walking around scolding the government for its incompetency. This is a psychosocial problem," he added.

Kathmandu Valley records 859 new cases of COVID-19, highest in a single day

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) on Friday confirmed 859 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kathmandu Valley. This is the highest single-day tally recorded in the Valley until now. Of the 859 new cases, 698 cases including 216 females and 482 males, were detected in Kathmandu, 82 cases including 48 females and 34 males, were found in Bhaktapur and 79 cases, including 32 females and 47 males were recorded in Lalitpur.

COVID-19 update: A record 2,020 new cases confirmed in a single day, tally crosses 60,000

In 11,458 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 2,020 persons were found with the novel coronavirus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Very few passengers for long route on first day, local restriction creating problems

Around this time in previous years, over 500 buses of the Araniko Transport Service (ATS) would be providing service to many places of Kavrepalanchowk, Sindhupalchowk, Ramechhap and Dolakha.

Kathmandu Valley records 618 new cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) on Sunday confirmed 618 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kathmandu Valley. In 10,641 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 618 persons, 224 females and 394 males, were found with the novel coronavirus infection in the Valley itself," revealed the daily report released by the MoHP today.

COVID-19 update: 1,246 new cases, 1,243 recovered, tally stands at 59,573

In 10,641 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 1,246 persons were found with the novel coronavirus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Over 80 per cent inmates in Siraha prison test positive for COVID-19

Amdeshor Chaudhari, COVID-19 focal person of Siraha District Health Office, informed that infection was found in 259 inmates out of 269 whose swab report came out today from Provincial Laboratory Janakpurdham.

Police steps up social media surveillance, saves 13 persons from committing suicide

Kuber Kathayat, spokesperson of the police, said that they saved 13 people from committing suicide in five months period of lockdown. With the recent increase in the number of suicides being announced live on social media, the cybercrime control team of the police has been very active.

Kathmandu Valley records 737 new cases of COVID-19

Of the 737 new cases, 652 cases, 216 females and 436 males, were detected in Kathmandu, 25 cases, 13 females and 12 males, were found in Bhaktapur and 60 cases, 24 females and 36 males, were recorded in Lalitpur.

COVID-19 Update: 1,539 New Cases, 1,068 recovered, tally stands at 58,327

In 10,494 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 1,539 persons were found with the novel coronavirus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today

Vegetable market monitoring: black marketers of onion nabbed

Madhav Timalsina, consumer rights activist, who was also involved in the monitoring team, said that it was also found that merchant KC was selling onions to those who paid him higher price to a greater amount than to others.

NC leader Dr. Shashank Koirala admitted to ICU

Babu Kaji Karki, Managing Director of Om Hospital, said that NC leader Koirala was admitted to the hospital. Koirala was in home isolation after he tested positive for COVID-19 a few days ago.

148 inmates in Siraha prison test positive for COVID-19 in a single day

Swabs of 597 prisoners including two dependents were collected a few days back and of them reports of 346 have been received so far. Out of reports of the 346 inmates, 248 have tested positive which also includes today's new cases of 148.

COVID-19 update: 1,459 new cases, 1,062 recovered, tally stands at 56,788

In 10,375 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 1,459 persons were found with the novel coronavirus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Three engineer brothers start commercial dragon fruit farming in Darchula

The farming of the dragon fruit, which is one of the cactus species, has kicked off with the joint investment of agriculture specialist Mahendra Singh Dhami, IT engineer Bhakta Singh Thaguwa and civil engineer Kailash Dhami.