KATHMANDU, March 26: A total of 16 foreign tourists who have left stranded due to lockdown enforced to contain COVID-19 have been rescued from Lukla Airport on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, March 26: A chartered plane of Buddha air is flying to Pokhara to rescue 47 French nationals, sources said.

KATHMANDU, March 26: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued a nine-point circular to all bank and financial institutions (BFIs) outlining service measures that they have to embrace in the wake of the lockdown imposed by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Demand for electricity falls due to lockdown

Published On: March 26, 2020 06:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 26: The demand for electricity has dropped as factories and industrial enterprises – the major consumer of electricity – remain shut with the announcement of nationwide lockdown.

KATHMANDU, March 26: Nepal Telecom has announced that it will extend the deadline for billing for its internet and landline customers during the lockdown period. The telecom will also extend the time period for billing of various payments as well.

KATHMANDU, March 25: Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) will now halt the recovery of loan installment until mid-April (Chaitra end).

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.

KATHMANDU, March 25: The government has restricted any agency, organization or company from establishing a separate fund to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

TIA tells staffers to remain alert for emergency flights

Published On: March 25, 2020 11:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 25: The Tribhuvan International Airport Civil Aviation Office (TIA CAO) has asked all its staffers to remain alert and prepared to operate flights at any time if needed.

Mobile phone subscribers can now get credit of up to Rs 200

Published On: March 25, 2020 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 25: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has directed GSM operators to provide credit of up to Rs 200 to their subscribers.