Many shops in main business streets of Kathmandu open despite lockdown (Photo feature)

Shops in the main business streets of Kathmandu such as Mahabaudhdha, New Road and Asan have been kept open today despite the nationwide lockdown.

TIA under renovation amid nationwide lockdown (Photo Feature)

Although the international flights have been halted till June 30, the government has been preparing to evacuate Nepalis residing abroad.

BOP established at Nechung, Mustang

A team comprising 20 security personnel of APF under the leadership of APF Police Inspector would be deployed at the BOP. Necessary budget has already been allocated to construct BOP’s own building stretching over the premises of 33 ropanis of land.

All party meet for consensus to amend constitution

However, main opposition leader and NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba sought some time for discussion, despite sharing the party's intention to vote in favour of the amendment. The matter will be decided by the party's central committee meeting.

Kathmandu drenched in heavy rainfall (Photo Feature)

The valley observed a heavy rainfall today, in the afternoon. Bicyclists and pedestrians were seen getting soaked in the rain. Pictures: Sujan Gurung

Nepal's updated political map that includes Kalapani, Lipu Lekh and Limpiyadhura made public

The government has officially unveiled the new updated political map of Nepal that includes previously missing places such as Kalapani, Lipu Lekh and Limpiyadhura in the west-northern part of the country.

Political stability vital to implement Govt's policy and programme: Prez Bhandari

Presenting government's policy and programme for upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 to the House of Representatives (HoR) and National Assembly (NA) of the Federal Parliament, President Bhandari said that the plans and policies of the government could be implemented only through political stability.

Border security post set up at Chhangru of Kalapani area in Darchula district ( in pictures)

A team that flew on a chopper with required material set up the post.

Relatives of COVID-19 recovered thank government, doctors

The family members and relatives of COVID-19 patients who were discharged from Koshi the Hospital on Friday after recovering from the virus were seen to be immensely happy.

Budget session of Federal Parliament commences

The session started from 4 pm today as summoned by President Bidya Devi Bhandari upon the recommendation of the government.

Swab samples collection of lawmakers (in pictures)

Total 441 swab samples of 179 members of House of Representatives (HoR) and 33 National Assembly (NA) members for COVID-19 test have been collected in the federal parliament today.

China provides additional medical assistance to check COVID-19

Among the medical supplies provided today are 10,000 KN95 masks, 338,000 disposable surgical masks and 9,000 PPEs and protective goggles.

Lockdown extended for 11 days, till May 18

Considering the threat of spread of COVID-19, the meeting of the Council of Ministers held today at the PM's residence, Baluwatar, decided to extend the lockdown until May 18, said Surya Thapa, press advisor to the PM.

Police enforce lockdown in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)

Following the decision of council of ministers to extend the lockdown for 10 more days, the police have been enforcing lockdown more stringently.

President Bhandari, Chinese President Xi hold telephone talks   

President Bidya Devi Bhandari held telephone conversation with the President of People's Republic of China Xi Jinping on Monday evening.    

Five years since earthquake: China completes 12 reconstruction projects, 13 in progress

After the devastating earthquake shocked Nepal in 2015, China had committed itself to providing grant assistance for 25 reconstruction projects in five sectors.

Free food for pedestrians, workers along Bhaktapur roadway

Chairperson of district sports committee, Shreebhakta Kashichhawa, and other generous people provided foods free of cost to 150 pedestrians heading towards home from Kathmandu city.

12,900 plus samples tested, 5,771 persons in quarantine till date

Among these, 16 cases have been confirmed positive for COVID-19. The PCR is conducted from various 11 places while the RDT is conducted across 56 districts. The PCR system has tested 6,299 persons while RDT 6,606 persons.

Govt. extends lockdown till April 27

The meeting of Council of Ministers held today decided to extend the lockdown till April 27 and seal the borders till April 30 to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.

Kathmandu on fourth day of lockdown (Photo Feature)

The capital has been on lockdown since the High-level Committee for Prevention and Control of COVID-19 decided to implement it from 6AM, March 24 until 6PM, March 31.