ECONOMY, Latest Updates
NRB issues nine-point circular for business continuity of BFIs during lockdown period
NRB issues nine-point circular for business continuity of BF...
KATHMANDU, March 26: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued a nine-point circular to all bank and financial institutions (BFIs) outlining service measures that they have to embrace in the wake of the lockdown imposed by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Govt having tough time managing essential supplies
Govt having tough time managing essential supplies
KATHMANDU, March 26: While the government is struggling to maintain smooth supply of essentials during a weeklong lockdown, the Indian government's 21-day lockdown has added to the uncertainty among the people regarding the adequate availability of daily necessities.
Mar 26, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Demand for electricity falls due to lockdown
Demand for electricity falls due to lockdown
KATHMANDU, March 26: The demand for electricity has dropped as factories and industrial enterprises – the major consumer of electricity – remain shut with the announcement of nationwide lockdown.
Mar 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Govt hiring 134 medics to deal with COVID-19
Govt hiring 134 medics to deal with COVID-19
KATHMANDU, March 26: To address the shortage of human resources needed to deal with COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) is set to recruit 134 medical staff immediately. They will include seven general physicians, seven anesthesiologists, 20 medical officers and 100 staff nur...
Mar 26, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepal Telecom to extend the deadline for billing during lockdown
Nepal Telecom to extend the deadline for billing during lock...
KATHMANDU, March 26: Nepal Telecom has announced that it will extend the deadline for billing for its internet and landline customers during the lockdown period. The telecom will also extend the time period for billing of various payments as well.
Mar 26, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Govt to reopen two border points with China to ease imports
Govt to reopen two border points with China to ease imports
KATHMANDU, March 26: Nepal government has decided to reopen its key border points with China in order to ease the supply of essential goods.
Mar 26, 2020
WORLD
Spain's coronavirus death toll overtakes China's
Spain's coronavirus death toll overtakes China's
MADRID, March 26: Spain struggled to cope on Wednesday with a mounting coronavirus crisis as its death toll exceeded China’s with another 738 lives lost in a single day, and a third senior government minister was diagnosed with the virus.
Mar 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Docs handling COVID-19 left unaware of man testing positive
Docs handling COVID-19 left unaware of man testing positive
KATHMANDU, March 26: Although a COVID-19 suspect tested positive for the virus on Tuesday evening, doctors at Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH) at Teku were not informed about this, putting the lives of the medical staff involved at risk.
Mar 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Dismay mounts as govt fails to open swab test labs outside Valley
Dismay mounts as govt fails to open swab test labs outside V...
KATHMANDU, March 26: Even after complaints over sort of Covid-19 test facilities outside Kathmandu valley government is still struggling to extend the laboratory outside from National Public Health Laboratory Teku.Public outcry has escalated against the government for failing to conduct swab test ou...
Mar 26, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Deputy British ambassador to Hungary dies after contracting coronavirus: statement
Deputy British ambassador to Hungary dies after contracting...
BUDAPEST, March 26: Steven Dick, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Budapest, has died after contracting coronavirus, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday.The 37-year-old diplomat died in Hungary on Tuesday, it said in a statement. He had served as Deputy British Ambassador to Hungary...
Mar 26, 2020