With 17 new cases, Nepal's COVID-19 tally soars to 444

Published On: May 21, 2020 07:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 21: The Ministry of Health and Populations confirmed 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday morning.

KATHMANDU, May 20: Government has decided to extend the suspension of all domestic and international flights until June 14.

KATHMANDU, May 20: Maitidevi area in the heart of the capital has been sealed off after a person residing there was found infected by coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday.

Life after COVID-19

Published On: May 20, 2020 02:40 PM NPT By: Aadersh Joshi

Black Death wiped out half of England’s population in the 18th century but it also laid the foundation for the industrial revolution. Japan, after the World War II, changed its social hierarchy and followed the technological-based social structure to rescue its economy.

Kathmandu: Two police officers at Metropolitan Police Circle, Kalimati, have tested positive for COVID-19, confirmed Senior Superintendent of Police Shyam Gyawali.

DHAKA/KOLKATA, May 20: Heavy rains and winds lashed two eastern Indian states and parts of Bangladesh hours before a powerful cyclone made landfall on Wednesday, with rescue teams evacuating millions of villagers to higher ground in an operation complicated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Govt package to revive businesses eludes private sector

Published On: May 20, 2020 11:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 20: The government has been reluctant to come up with a stimulus package as demanded by the private sector leaders to help the economy regain its footing.

KATHMANDU, May 20: To flatten the COVID-19 curve, countries have taken various measures. As nationwide lockdown extends, people across Nepal have been talking about mental health. “Lockdown has posed a serious threat to mental health and the well-being of people, which will last for a long time to come,” said Dr. Ritesh Thapa, director and consultant psychiatrist at Rhythm Neuropsychiatry Hospital.

Chandragiri Municipality sealed off till May 22

Published On: May 20, 2020 08:25 AM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu May 20: In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community, Chandragiri Municipality on Tuesday has decided to seal off the area for additional two days.

KATHMANDU, May 19 : The government on Monday endorsed a new political map that includes Kalapani and Limpiyadhura territories that are currently controlled by India. A cabinet meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister in Baluwatar took a decision to this effect.