Kathmandu Valley reports 647 new COVID-19 cases, one fatality

Published On: September 22, 2020 04:53 PM NPT By: Republica

Total caseload in the Valley stands at 17,737; daily count records 600 plus for eight days in a row

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: As many as 1,356 new cases of COVID-19 were detected across the country in the past 24 hours, taking Nepal’s COVID-19 tally to 66,632.

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Dr Govinda KC who was brought to Kathmandu earlier Tuesday has been forcibly taken to the National Turma Center. Dr KC, a senior orthopedic surgeon, who has been staging a hunger strike for the 19th time demanding reforms in the medical sector, was brought to Kathmandu through a flight at 11:45 AM.

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: The government has decided to perform the last rites of the legendary climber Ang Rita Sherpa, who passed away on Monday, with state honors.

Sajha to operate long-distance buses from Wednesday

Published On: September 22, 2020 03:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: After a halt for nearly six months, Sajha Yatayat is going to operate long-haul buses from tomorrow. The buses are set to resume operation for long distances for the convenience of people who wish to return to their homes for the Dashain festival.

KAPILVASTU, Sept 22: A teacher from Kapilvastu who was at large after allegedly raping a girl was arrested on Sundary, nearly four months after the incident.

UNITED STATES, Sept 22: ByteDance-owned video-streaming app TikTok said on Tuesday it removed over 104 million videos from its platform globally in the first half of the year for violating guidelines or terms of service.

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Companies and women in Nepal would stand to benefit if greater action were taken to improve women's participation in and contribution to the hydropower sector, a study carried out by the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, said on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: On the occasion of Dashain and Tihar, TVS Motor Company has introduced special offers for its customers.

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: While reaffirming Nepal’s commitment to peace, prosperity and justice, Prime Minister KP Sharma has called for strengthening the United Nations and empowering it as the centre of multilateralism to deal with the complex challenges the world is confronting today.