SOCIETY, Latest Updates
200 Nepalis waiting to return home across the border
200 Nepalis waiting to return home across the border
BANIYANI, April 26: More than 200 Nepali citizens are currently living near the bordering region of Jhapa waiting to return home. They are stationed at neighboring Indian market towns like Galgaliya, Pani Tanki, Naxarbadi and other areas, according to Nepal Red Cross Society, Jhapa president Lok Raj...
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
Schools unlikely to open anytime soon: Edu Minister
Schools unlikely to open anytime soon: Edu Minister
POKHARA, April 26: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Giriraj Mani Pokharel said that alternative teaching methods should be adopted to continue learning activities, considering the impact of COVID-19.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
Rainfall likely for next three days
Rainfall likely for next three days
KATHMANDU, April 26: Westerly winds active in Nepal since the past few days and the impact of local winds could lead to rainfall throughout the country. The westerly and local winds coupled with water vapour travelling from Bay of Bengal and Arab sea is leading to the continuous rainfall, says meteo...
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
Two dozen houses in Tanahun villages at risk of landslide
Two dozen houses in Tanahun villages at risk of landslide
TANAHU, April 26: Around two dozen houses at Byas municipality-1 and 3 have been at risk due to landslides caused by rains on Thursday and Friday. Lack of drainage at the settlements has added to the loss, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Lila Raj Lamichhane.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
No yarshagumba picking this year
No yarshagumba picking this year
BAJHANG, April 26: The local levels in Bajhang district have decided not to let people pick yarshagumba this year in the wake of lockdown enforced to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
Apr 26, 2020
OPINION, DIASPORA, Latest Updates
Stranded in Kuwait, undocumented Nepali migrant workers await repatriation
Stranded in Kuwait, undocumented Nepali migrant workers awai...
The Government of Nepal is not doing enough to support its migrant workers. Multiple confusions loom around the diaspora, hoping the Nepal government to sort them out. The precarious example of Kuwait paints Nepal’s despondent approach of handling foreign employment amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed today, total number jumps to 51
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed today, total number jumps t...
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed two more COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
2 bodies presumed to be of S. Koreans missing in Annapurna region recovered: Report
2 bodies presumed to be of S. Koreans missing in Annapurna r...
KATHMANDU, April 26: Two bodies presumed to be those of South Korean trekkers who went missing in the Annapurna region when an avalanche hit the region in mid-January have been recovered, South Korean media reported quoting officials on Sunday.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
PJ Club introduces COVID-19 insurance scheme for photojournalists
PJ Club introduces COVID-19 insurance scheme for photojourna...
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KATHMANDU, April 26: The Photo Journalists Club (PJ Club) on Saturday introduced a COVID-19 insurance scheme worth Rs 50,000 for all photojournalists and their spouses.
Apr 26, 2020
POLITICS, Coronavirus
Lockdown likely to be extended until May 4
Lockdown likely to be extended until May 4
KATHMANDU, April 26: The government is considering extending the nationwide lockdown for another week, until May 4, in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Apr 26, 2020