Govt to set up 235 ICU beds amid coronavirus fears

Published On: March 17, 2020 07:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 17: A high-level coordination committee to prevent coronavirus outbreak has decided to set up 115 beds for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and 1,000 isolation wards in the Kathmandu Valley to curb the possible outbreak of the deadly disease that has spread to more than 100 countries across the globe.

KATHMANDU, March 16: Nepal LP Gas Industry Association said that there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum gas in the market.

Dhanusha liquor poisoning death toll rises to 21

Published On: March 16, 2020 10:05 PM NPT By: ROHIT MAHATO

JANAKPURDHAM, March 16: The death toll from Dhanusha's latest incident of alcohol poisoning following the consumption of toxic homemade liquor has risen to 21, local police said on Sunday.

Two person held from capital for black-marketing face masks

Published On: March 16, 2020 07:15 PM NPT By: Kamal Subedi

KATHMANDU, March 16: Metropolitan Police on Monday apprehended two men from the capital for their alleged involvement in black marketing of face masks amid coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak fear.

NC, Morang seeks government attention to rising market price

Published On: March 16, 2020 03:08 PM NPT By: RSS

BIRATNAGAR, March 16: The Nepali Congress (NC), Morang has demanded the government show its concern over a rising market price amid fear of coronavirus.

BAGLUNG, March 16: Coronavirus fear has taken its toll across the country. And Baglung district is no exception. Dhawalagiri Zonal Hospital is crowded with an increasing number of patients with common cold and fever fearing the infection, said the hospital health workers.

Rhino census to be conducted from March 23

Published On: March 16, 2020 02:45 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, March 16: A rhinoceros census is to be conducted from coming March 23. The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has made necessary preparations to that connection after the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) sent a letter to that effect.

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.