KATHMANDU, March 25: Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal on Wednesday shared briefly about the third COVID-19 infected person in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, March 25: In a bid to ensure smooth distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, the Nepal Oil Corporation has introduced "One family one cylinder" system.

Impact of lockdown in Biratnagar (with photos)

Published On: March 25, 2020 04:00 PM NPT By: Chuman Basnet

BIRATNAGAR, March 25: Huge numbers of security personnel have been mobilized in Biratnagar to implement the government's lockdown orders.

Over 200 thousand medical items including PPE sent to hospitals

Published On: March 25, 2020 03:35 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, March 25: The Ministry of Health and Population has sent various sorts of medical items including personal protective equipment (PPE) to different hospitals.

SURKHET, March 25: Local authorities have rescued altogether 100 Nepali nationals including three minors who were stranded at Rupaidiha and Gaddachauki areas along the Nepal-India border after the government imposed a nation-wide lockdown from Tuesday.

Over 150 returning home from India quarantined in Doti

Published On: March 25, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: RSS

DOTI, March 25: One hundred seventy five Nepali people returning home from various Indian cities have been quarantined at three quarantine homes in the district.

MPTD seizes 302 vehicles for violating lockdown orders

Published On: March 25, 2020 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 25: Metropolitan Police Traffic Division (MPTD) has seized 302 vehicles from various parts of Kathmandu Valley for violating the government orders on lockdown which was imposed across the country since Tuesday morning to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

We will provide full banking services: Bankers' Association

Published On: March 25, 2020 02:13 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, March 25: The commercial banks have committed to provide smooth banking services to customers while fully implementing the week-long lockdown announced by the government.

CHITWAN, March 25: Santosh Yadav, who died at Bharatpur-based Corona Special Hospital on Tuesday, has tested negative for coronavirus infection.

KHOTANG, March 25: Jantedhunaga Municipality of Khotang has urged 40 people who recently returned home from different parts of India to self-quarantine. They had visited local health desks for confirmation whether they are infected with the novel coronavirus. According to Pawan Pokharel, health department coordinator of the rural municipality, they looked normal and did not have symptoms of fever or cough. “So they have been sent home. They have been advised to observe self-quarantine for 14 days and are under our monitoring,” he said.