ECONOMY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Chartered plane flying to Pokhara to rescue 47 stranded French tourists
Chartered plane flying to Pokhara to rescue 47 stranded Fren...
KATHMANDU, March 26: A chartered plane of Buddha air is flying to Pokhara to rescue 47 French nationals, sources said.
Mar 26, 2020
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Kathmandu metropolis sprays disinfectant in the city (with photos)
Kathmandu metropolis sprays disinfectant in the city (with p...
KATHMANDU, March 26: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has started spraying disinfectant to curb the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the capital.
Mar 26, 2020
Editorial
Trace and test
Trace and test
Yet another person has been tested positive of Covid-19 on Wednesday, according to National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) of Ministry of Health, making the number of total positive cases three out of the total tests of 687. That Nepal has not had to witness fatality so far is a matter of relief b...
Mar 26, 2020
OPINION
Governing lawfully in crisis
Governing lawfully in crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop worldwide, causing unprecedented disruption and demanding swift and significant government action. The pandemic is requiring governments to take extraordinary measures: Massively scaling up public health capabilities, pre-empting catastrophic economic conse...
Mar 26, 2020
WORLD
Accused New Zealand mosque shooter pleads guilty to 51 murders, terrorism
Accused New Zealand mosque shooter pleads guilty to 51 murde...
WELLINGTON, March 26: A suspected white supremacist accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand’s worst mass shooting changed his plea to guilty in a surprise move on Thursday.
Mar 26, 2020
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