OPINION
Keeping the economy moving
Keeping the economy moving
The coronavirus pandemic has brought everyday life to a grinding halt across the world. Even though it is early to fully comprehend the damages caused by this pandemic both on public health and economic fronts, it is feared that this crisis will be of a never-before-seen magnitude and of a cascading...
Apr 14, 2020
Editorial
We need border regulation
We need border regulation
Three Indian nationals, who had entered Nepal defying the nationwide lockdown enforced by both India and Nepal, were tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday. The National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) in Kathmandu has confirmed the results. The Indian citizens, who had entered Nepal some 20 days...
Apr 14, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Govt prepares for yet another lockdown extension
Govt prepares for yet another lockdown extension
KATHMANDU, April 14: The government is preparing to extend the ongoing lockdown by at least one week after cases of coronavirus continued to increase in recent days.
Apr 14, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
3 in Sun City Apartments test COVID positive in RDT, samples being tested at Teku
3 in Sun City Apartments test COVID positive in RDT, samples...
KATHMANDU, April 14: After three members of a family residing in the Sun City Apartments in Kathmandu tested positive for the coronavirus through rapid diagnostic test (RDT) on Monday, the government is preparing to test the swab samples of the entire residents of the apartments from Tuesday.
Apr 14, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed, total infections 14
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed, total infections 14
KATHMANDU, April 14: The total number of COVID-19 cases detected in Nepal so far reached 14 with infection confirmed in two more persons confirmed on Monday, according to officials.
Apr 14, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Govt collected only Rs 42b in taxes last month
Govt collected only Rs 42b in taxes last month
KATHMANDU, April 14: With just three months left for the current fiscal year to end, the government has been able to meet only 53.46 percent of its annual revenue target, following a slump in economic activities amid the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
Apr 14, 2020
POLITICS, Coronavirus
FM Gyawali holds telephone conversation with Wang, discusses G2G deal to purchase medicine...
FM Gyawali holds telephone conversation with Wang, discusses...
KATHMANDU, April 13: In the wake of rising coronavirus cases in the country, Nepal government has expressed its interest to sign government to government (G2G) deal with northern neighbor China for the purchase of essential medicines and equipment.
Apr 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Coronavirus cases climb to 14 in Nepal : Health Ministry
Coronavirus cases climb to 14 in Nepal : Health Ministry
KATHMANDU, April 13: The number of people infected by coronavirus has jumped to 14 in Nepal after two more people tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, the Ministry of Health said.
Apr 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Three suspected coronavirus patients admitted to Patan hospital, report awaited
Three suspected coronavirus patients admitted to Patan hospi...
KATHMANDU, April 13: Three suspected coronavirus patients have been admitted to Lagankhel-based Patan hospital on Monday.
Apr 13, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NA Chairman Timilsina holds video conference with MPs
NA Chairman Timilsina holds video conference with MPs
KATHMANDU, April 13: Amid nationwide lockdown, Chairperson of National Assembly Ganesh Timilsina on Monday held a discussion with lawmakers through a video conference.
Apr 13, 2020