IN PICS: First day of lockdown in Kaski

Published On: August 19, 2020 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KASKI, Aug 19: Local administration in Kaski has issued a prohibitory order across the district to contain further spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The prohibitory order enforced since Tuesday midnight will remain in effect for the next five days.

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Shortly after news about his demise spread in social media and online news platforms, a large number of well-wishers, friends and relatives thronged the residence of Nepal’s National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire.

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: A group of local youths named ‘Youths for Development’ was seen spraying disinfectants at various places of Tershatar of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Shankharapur Municipality in Kathmandu district has been sealed off for the next 15 days.

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Bishal Bazaar area in Kathmandu has been sealed off for a week starting Friday.

PHOTOS: Speaker Sapkota visits landslide-hit Lidi

Published On: August 14, 2020 01:18 PM NPT By: Republica

4 killed, 34 still missing

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: As COVID 19 crisis is grappling the world economy, signs of recession are also seen here in Nepal. Major shopping hubs in Kathmandu- New Road and old market of Ason have witnessed crisis owing to adverse impact on business.

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Asarfi Tole in Koteshwar, Kathmandu, has been sealed off after some people in the area were recently diagnosed with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

PHOTOS: Last Monday of Shrawan in Shankharapur

Published On: August 10, 2020 01:35 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Shrawan is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar. Devotees of Lord Shiva perform religious rituals and take brata (fasting) on this day. Each Monday of the month, known as Shrawan Sombar, is a special day at Shiva temples. Hindu devotees walk barefoot and with holy water to offer to Lord Shiva.

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: With a sharp increase in the cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Kathmandu Valley in recent days, the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, decided to seal off Pyukha, New Road and Mahaboudha areas.