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The National News Agency (RSS), having nationwide network, is the largest and longest serving news agency in Nepal. It was established in 2018 BS under the Rastriya Samachar Samiti Act, 2019 BS, merging two privately owned news agencies with a view to facilitating newspapers and broadcast media.
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Rapid test for COVID-19 delayed in Baglung

Published On: April 8, 2020 03:15 PM NPT By: RSS

BAGLUNG, April 8: The federal government's decision to go for a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test in Baglung is yet to be implemented because a technical team said to be sent by the federal government for it did not arrive here till Tuesday evening.

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RPP calls government attention on COVID-19 prevention

Published On: April 8, 2020 01:22 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 8: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has urged the government to pay attention to the implementation of coronavirus control and sensitization campaign.

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Gandaki State: 72 samples test negative for COVID-19

Published On: April 8, 2020 11:53 AM NPT By: RSS

POKHARA, April 8: Seventy two samples for which the pathology lab report are available have tested negative for coronavirus in Gandaki State. One hundred and twenty four throat swab samples were collected so far in the state and sent for tests.

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KMC assigns 11 places for the operation of vegetable market

Published On: April 7, 2020 03:32 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 7: In a bid to minimize crowding at the Balkhu and Kalimati vegetable market, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has assigned 11 various places as a vegetable sales outlets.

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Nepali Congress launches COVID-19 self-testing application

Published On: April 6, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 6: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress has launched a web-based self-testing application for COVID-19.

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Home Ministry launches website to impart information related to COVID-19

Published On: April 6, 2020 05:27 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 6: The Home Ministry has today launched a website in a bid to disseminate the latest information about coronavirus.

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NMB Group, NIHDFA provide 1,000 PPEs to government

Published On: April 6, 2020 01:20 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 6: NMB Group and the Nepal-India Human Development Friendship Association (NIHDFA) have together provided 1,000 units of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Ministry of Health.

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COVID-19: Nepal can win the battle with Chinese experience

Published On: April 6, 2020 11:42 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 6: With the first case of local transmission of corona virus in the district of Kailali, COVID-19 has stepped into its second stage in Nepal—calling for more alarm and state interventions to cope with the upcoming threats.

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1,807 people face action for violating lockdown in capital

Published On: April 5, 2020 09:52 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 5: Actions against 1,807 people including 452 women were taken for violating lockdown in Kathmandu Valley on Sunday, according to the Metropolitan Police Office, Ranipokhari.

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Five Nepalis in the US die from COVID-19

Published On: April 5, 2020 09:25 PM NPT By: RSS

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5: Five Nepalis have died from coronavirus in the United States of America, it has been confirmed.

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One dead and 500 Nepalis infected with COVID-19 in the US

Published On: April 5, 2020 06:35 PM NPT By: RSS

WASHINGTON, April 5: Nepalese Americans living in various parts of the US have also been affected by the Coronavirus that has taken a huge toll in the country. So far, one Nepali-origin American citizen is reported to have died while around 500 have been infected with the COVID-19 disease. However, the number could not be independently verified.

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Infected youth's family members test negative

Published On: April 5, 2020 03:23 PM NPT By: RSS

DHANGADI, April 5: Seven members of the youth infected by Coronavirus, and undergoing treatment at Seti State Hospital, have tested negative to the virus.

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No better option than lockdown to contain coronavirus infection: Dr. Jha

Published On: April 4, 2020 05:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 4: Dr. Rajib Jha has said there is no better option than lockdown to contain coronavirus. Sharing the Chinese experience, Dr. Jha, who is also the Chairman of China-Nepal Medical Research Centre, reminded that Chinese people maintained such discipline that fully cooperated with the government to move to cope with the crisis.

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Hospital gets ventilator but lacks human resource

Published On: April 4, 2020 02:46 PM NPT By: RSS

BAGLUNG, April 4: The Dhaulagiri Hospital in Baglung got a ventilator sent by State Health Directorate on Thursday evening. Last week, the Hospital had denied receiving the ventilator, saying it had not all accessories for full functioning.

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Sanitation workers facing shortage of safety equipment

Published On: April 4, 2020 02:42 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 4: As Kathmandu metropolitan city has continued the waste management, the sanitation workers for it are in risk due to lack of safety equipments.

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Awareness on coronavirus in Chepang community

Published On: April 4, 2020 02:36 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, April 4: A public awareness programme has been launched at Chepang community of ward no 1 in Ichchhamanakamana rural municipality, Chitwan, to stay away from the spread of coronavirus infection. The indigenous people from the remote hilly area of Chitwan district are instructed on washing hands with soap.

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Nepal Police urges public to use mobile app for info on incidents

Published On: April 4, 2020 02:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 4: Nepal Police have brought into use the 'Nepal Police Mobile App' for providing information on various incidents.

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Karnali State transports foodstuffs to mountainous districts through air

Published On: April 4, 2020 02:27 PM NPT By: RSS

SURKHET, April 4: The Karnali State government has started sending food items to the mountainous districts in the State via air. The State government decided to supply foodstuffs to Humla, Dolpa and Mugu districts through private aircraft. In case of Humla and Dolpa, air service is the only means of transportation.

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No new case of COVID-19 on Friday: Health Ministry

Published On: April 3, 2020 08:36 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 3: The Ministry of Health and Population has said no new case of COVID-19 was reported on Friday. Ministry Spokesperson Dr Bikas Devkota shared this information at the press conference.

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Labourers returning to work at Melamchi water project

Published On: April 3, 2020 05:17 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 3: Laborers have started returning to work at the Melamchi water project following the government allows operation of big projects by meeting the stipulated health standards.

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