KATHMANDU, March 16: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has begun the process to publish 'who is who in science and technology directory', a directory of personal details of Nepali scientists and technicians who have done doctorate in science and technology (natural science, agriculture science, medical science, engineering, mathematics, information and technology) and acquired expertise equivalent to that, working at the governmental or non-governmental office in Nepal or abroad, it has been said.

Coronavirus fear halts Janakpur-Patna bus service

Published On: March 16, 2020 02:12 PM NPT By: RSS

JALESHWOR, March 16: The bus service to Patna, the capital of Bihar State, India from Janakpur, the capital of Province 2, has come to a halt from today amid fear of coronavirus.

Patient from Jhapa tests negative for COVID-19

Published On: March 16, 2020 01:48 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, March 16: A patient who was brought to Kathmandu from Jhapa on suspicion of COVID-19 infection has tested negative, the Grande International Hospital has confirmed.

Biratnagar-Pokhara flight comes to a halt over COVID-19 fears

Published On: March 16, 2020 01:37 PM NPT By: RSS

ITAHARI, March 16: The first inter-province direct flight between Province-1 and Gandaki Province has come to a halt since March. The historic flight linking Biratnagar and Pokhara was started on February 3. The last flight was on February 28.

JANAKPUR, March 16: The Province 2 government has declared monetary compensation to those bereaved families of the victims of intake of bootleg.

Teaching hospital service from Muglin highway hospital

Published On: March 16, 2020 12:08 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, March 16: The Muglin Highway Hospital based in Icchakamana rural municiplaity-5, Muglin Bazaar is providing health service of Maharajgunj-based Teaching Hospital being operated by Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine.

'One house, one woman employment' programme in Bareng

Published On: March 16, 2020 12:03 PM NPT By: RSS

BALEWA, March 16: Bareng rural municipality has brought into operation the 'one house, one woman employment' programme to promote women's self-reliance.

Isolation ward set up at GP Koirala treatment center

Published On: March 16, 2020 11:28 AM NPT By: RSS

DAMAULI, March 16: The GP Koirala National Respiratory Treatment Centre at Shuklagandaki municipality-5, Belchautari in Tanahun has set up an isolation ward for the treatment of coronavirus suspects.

COVID-19 separates ‘lovebirds’

Published On: March 16, 2020 08:10 AM NPT By: MOHAMMAD HABIB

BHAIRAHAWA, March 16: A German woman named Stella and a Portuguese man named Alexander had arrived in Nepal about 15 days ago on tourist visas. The couple travelled to various tourist destinations like Pokhara and Lumbini expressing their mutual affection and commitment to each other. They had already made plans to travel to India before returning to their respective homelands.

JANAKPUR, March 16: The death toll from last week’s hooch tragedy in Dhanusha district rose to 18 on Sunday, with more than two dozen others still undergoing treatment at hospitals.