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Bridge collapse halts flow of food supply in Manang district

Published On: July 4, 2021 12:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 4: The last suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River connecting Naprabhumi Rural Municipality in Manang has been swept away by floods and landslides due to continuous rainfall in the region. According to reports, problems in supply of food and basic essentials have arisen due to the collapse of the bridge.

Infection rate increases in rural areas of Taplejung, 19 deaths recorded so far

Published On: July 3, 2021 02:48 PM NPT By: Republica

TAPLEJUNG, June 3: The rate of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the rural villages of Taplejung district has spiked in the past few weeks, despite the decrease in infection rate in the urban areas of the country.

China to deliver first tranche of 5 million vaccines from July 8

Published On: July 3, 2021 01:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 3: The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that the supply of vaccines from China under the procurement process will start from July 8. A press release from the ministry on Friday said that the first tranche of vaccines will be delivered within a week.

Bridge in Gorkha connecting Barpak left severely damaged

Published On: July 3, 2021 12:04 PM NPT By: Republica

GORKHA, July 3: A concrete bridge in Gorkha district, connecting Barpak and Baluwa of Ajirkot Rural Municipality-4 over the Daraundi River has been severely damaged.

Risk of COVID-19 has not decreased yet: Health ministry

Published On: July 1, 2021 07:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 1: As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase across the country, the Ministry of Health and Population has requested citizens to take safety measures and precautions, stating that the risk of infection is not over yet.

Landslides in Tanahun claims two lives as heavy rainfall continues, highways blocked as well

Published On: July 1, 2021 02:51 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, July 1: Two persons lost their lives in Tanahun after a house collapsed following a landslide caused by continuous rainfall in the region on Wednesday night. The natural disaster has blocked the Prithvi Highway and has destroyed houses and crops at various places as well.

Transport entrepreneurs warn of operating long-distance transport services from Friday despite ongoing ban

Published On: July 1, 2021 02:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 1: Transport entrepreneurs have decided to start long-distance transport services from July 2, despite the ongoing prohibitory order. The government halted long-distance travels inside the country from April 29 following the spread of the second wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.

Inmate dies of COVID-19 in Chitwan prison

Published On: June 30, 2021 03:34 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, June 30: The prison office in Chitwan has been on high alert following the death of an inmate due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. According to Kamal Prasad Kafle, head of the prison, precautionary measures have been taken following the death of the inmate who was brought from Nawalpur on June 28.

Number of infected patients increases in Taplejung, 18 deaths recorded so far

Published On: June 30, 2021 01:43 PM NPT By: Republica

TAPLEJUNG, June 30; The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in Aathrai Tribeni Rural Municipality of Taplejung is increasing day by day. According to the health office of the district, there are currently 169 active cases of COVID-19 in the rural municipality alone.

One Heart provides medical supplies worth Rs 1.2 million  to Taplegunj district hospital and health office

Published On: June 30, 2021 12:46 PM NPT By: Republica

TAPLEJUNG, June 30: One Heart, a non-profit organization, has distributed health materials worth over Rs 1.2 million to the district hospital and health office including nine local governments in Taplejung district.

Sankata Club to launch youth academy

Published On: June 30, 2021 12:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 30: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) along with “A” division football club, Sankata, and Nexus School have reached a tripartite agreement to launch a football academy.

Lightning kills three people in Parsa

Published On: June 29, 2021 05:18 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRGUNJ, June 29: As many as three people were struck and killed by lightning in Parsa district on Tuesday morning.

Municipality to increases allowances for single men and orphans

Published On: June 28, 2021 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, June 28: The Melalui Municipality of Baitadi has decided to increase the allowance being provided to single men and orphans living within the municipality.

Public transports in Kathmandu Valley allowed to resume their operation from tomorrow

Published On: June 28, 2021 01:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: The three District Administration Offices have decided to allow public vehicles with more than 25 seats to operate inside Kathmandu Valley from Tuesday. They will, however, require following health safety protocols and the odd-even rule for daily operations.

Three COVID-19 patients die overnight in Banke

Published On: June 28, 2021 12:03 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepalgunj, June 28: As many as three infected patients have succumbed to the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection at Bheri Hospital in Banke district.

Coca-cola launches convenient ordering service through Whatsapp to help revive the F&B sector in Nepal

Published On: June 28, 2021 11:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: As restrictions on businesses and vehicles are lifted to some extent by the government, Coca-Cola Nepal has launched an initiative to support grocery and shop owners to recover from the pandemic.

Misuse of government funds in the name of temples

Published On: June 27, 2021 04:06 PM NPT By: Republica

TIKAPUR, June 27: Reports have surged regarding the misuse of government funds to build more than a dozen temples alongside the irrigation office in Tikapur Municipality-1. The temples are built by different castes and religions with the help of government funds.  Some of the temples have land ownership, while others are on occupied land.

Airline bookings reopen as domestic flights set to resume from July 1

Published On: June 27, 2021 11:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27:  Domestic airline companies have reopened their air ticketing services following the government's decision to resume domestic flights across the country from July 1. Domestic airline businesses have been closed since May, following the second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Manang students deprived of education as schools affected heavily by continuous floods

Published On: June 26, 2021 03:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 26: Various schools in Manang district have been heavily affected by the floods caused by incessant rains in the region putting the parents, teachers, and students in a state of dilemma.

District administration offices to provide vehicle passes for travel across districts to those producing proper documents

Published On: June 26, 2021 12:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, June 26: As the cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection eases across the country, the District Administration Office (DAO) of Khotang has decided to issue vehicle passes for people traveling out of the district.