Four new cases of coronavirus infection found in Humla  

Four new cases of COVID-19 have been found in Humla district on Thursday night.

Identity of nine people killed in Baitadi bus plunge established   

The identity of nine people, who died in a bus plunge at Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district, has been established.    

Dhanavantari Day being observed today   

The Dhanavantari Day is being observed across the country today by organizing several programmes.

Baitadi bus accident update: four deceased identified   

Three of the nine deceased in a bus accident that occurred in Baitadi’s Patan municipality-8, Khodpe along the Dasharathchand Highway last night have been identified.    

   Baitadi bus accident: nine dead, 34 injured  

At least nine passengers died in a bus accident at Patan municipality-8, Khodpe of Baitadi along the Dasharathchand Highway.

Ordinance to be introduced to import vaccine,” asserts Minister Dhakal

Minister for Health and Population Bhanubhakta Dhakal shared that an ordinance was prepared to tide over the legal issues relating to the import of the COVID-19 vaccine once its trial succeeds.

Eight houses burnt in Saptari and Siraha

The fire broke out from the house of local Datahi Devi claimed other houses of Raj Kumar Mukhiya, Ramrup Mukhiya, Naresh Mukhiya, and Mukesh Kumar Mukhiya. According to police, property worth over Rs 1.4 was lost in fire.

Re-trial of tunnel of Melamchi Drinking Water project planned for next month

The Spokesperson shared that the drinking water would be distributed in Kathmandu Valley only after the water reaches at water treatment centre at Sundarijal. There are two water treatment centres in Sundarijal.

32-year-old female succumbs to COVID-19 in Banke

A 32-year-old female of Kaushilan Nagar, Kohalpur Municipality-1 succumbed to the novel coronavirus infection in Banke on Thursday morning.

Implementation of Melamchi Drinking Water Project reaches its final stage (With Photos)

The implementation procedure of the Melamchi Drinking Water Project has reached its final stage.

Youths start buffalo farming in Rs. 30 million, make five lakh rupees as profit a month

They have 60 buffaloes of advanced breed, which they brought from different places of Terai making it sure that the buffaloes can adapt to the new climatic zone of the hills.

COVID-19 related fatality rate on rise in Sudurpaschim State   

The Sudurpaschim State has witnessed a rise in the mortality rate in comparison to other states due to coronavirus transmission of late.    

Japanese grant for mental therapy centre

The Charge d'Affaires of Japan to Nepal, Yoshioka Yuzo, signed a grant contract with Matrika Prasad Devkota, Executive Director of KOSHISH, for building a Mental Health Therapeutic Centre at Pharping in Kathmandu District. The project is funded under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) of the Japanese Government and involves a grant of USD 296,856 (approximately Rs. 35.36 million). The project aims to enhance therapeutic services for the abandoned women with mental...

Over 12,000 personnel in three security bodies virus positive

Over 12,000 security personnel of Nepal Police, Nepali Army and the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal deployed in the frontline against the battle of coronavirus pandemic have been found infected with the virus so far. Information officers at the concerned security bodies said on Wednesday that 12,700 security personnel have tested positive for the coronavirus as of November 10. Among the three security bodies, Nepal Police has the highest number of infected personnel followed by the Nepali Army.

Govt announces public holiday on November 17

The government Wednesday decided to give a public holiday on Tuesday, November 17 as the Newars are marking Bhai Tika on this day. According to Joint Secretary and spokesperson at the Ministry of Home Affairs Chakra Bahadur Budha, the decision to grant public holiday on the occasion of Kija Puja (Bhai Tika day for Newar community) was taken by the meeting of the Council of Ministers held on November 9. The decision will come into effect across the country.

1,261 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Kathmandu Valley

"In 10,081 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 1,261 persons were found to have been infected with the novel coronavirus infection in the Valley itself," said Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the press briefing today.

Construction of CM, Province Chief and Ministers' residence goes on in full swing (with photos)

Construction of Chief Minister, State Chief and Ministers' residence is going on in full swing at Bhainsepati, Lalitpur. Around 30 per cent of the construction work has already completed.

Impact of COVID-19 in education: class dropout rate may increase in coming years

Concerned stakeholders warned that the dropout ratio could be alarming as many children were left behind and were not able to attend classes despite the provision of the alternative educational means through online, radio and television by the government.

Sudurpaschim government overwhelmed with unemployment benefit applications  

The Agriculture and Livestock Special Programme being implemented in the Sudurpaschim province has received more than the expected number of applications.     The province government has brought this programme targeting the COVID-19 affected people. The Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, which is implementing the programme, is in dilemma how to address the sheer number of applicants. 

Govt directs immediate shut down of unregistered crushers, sand mines

The government has Tuesday directed to shut down all unregistered crushers and sand mines immediately. The decision was taken at a meeting of Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa 'Badal', Energy Minister Barshaman Pun 'Ananta', Industry Minister Lekhraj Bhatta, Forest Minister Shakti Basnet and secretaries of the ministries on Tuesday.