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Kathmandu Valley’s 50 percent population vaccinated against COVID-19

Published On: September 29, 2021 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: Nearly 50 percent of the population of the Kathmandu Valley has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.

Nepal records 1,157 new cases, 1,113 recoveries and eight deaths on Wednesday

Published On: September 29, 2021 04:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: Nepal recorded 1,157 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday along with 1,113 recoveries and eight deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

Six school buildings reconstructed with Indian grant assistance jointly inaugurated in Kavre

Published On: September 29, 2021 04:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: Six newly-reconstructed schools in Kavrepalanchowk district with Indian grant assistance were jointly inaugurated on Wednesday.

CIAA raids Provice 2 CM office over possible financial irregularities in the purchase of bicycles

Published On: September 29, 2021 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse and Authority (CIAA) regional office in Bardibas raided the office of Chief Minister in Province 2 on Wednesday afternoon.

‘Govt preparing to provide free treatment for heart diseases’

Published On: September 29, 2021 02:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: Minister of State for Health and Population, Umesh Shrestha has said that the government is working to improve government hospitals to provide free treatment for chronic diseases such as heart diseases and cancer.

Rain predicted in most parts of the country

Published On: September 29, 2021 11:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in many parts of the country on Wednesday. Meteorologists at the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) said even though there will be no heavy rainfall in the second half of the monsoon, light rainfall takes place from time to time.

NRCS provides 100,000 doses of Vero Cell to health ministry

Published On: September 28, 2021 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) handed over 100,000 doses of the Vero Cell vaccine to the Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday.

Youth who punched Butwal Mayor released on bail

Published On: September 28, 2021 05:34 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, Sept 28: A young man who assaulted Mayor Shiva Raj Subedi of Butwal Sub-metropolitan City, has been released from police custody after paying the bail. Mayor Subedi was punched in the face by Ganesh Pangeni during his visit to flood-hit areas on September 20.

COVID-19 in Nepal: Delta variant detected in 41 out of 42 samples

Published On: September 28, 2021 04:58 PM NPT By: Sangay Sherpa

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: A study carried out through gene sequencing of the novel coronavirus has confirmed the presence of the ‘Delta variant’ in Nepal. The genetic study conducted at the Central Department of Biotechnology and the National Public Health Laboratory has shown traces of the delta variant in 41 samples.

3D Commission launches roadmap for multi-sectoral and evidence-based approach to improve population health

Published On: September 28, 2021 04:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The 3D Commission is organizing an Asia regional meeting on 29 September to discuss the commission’s report and its recommendations.