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NHRC urges govt to test and treat COVID-19 patients for free

Published On: October 20, 2020 06:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to provide free test and treatment to COVID-19 patients and manage the dead bodies of those dying of the coronavirus infection.

Don’t throw that rice water away, use it like this!

Published On: October 20, 2020 05:52 PM NPT By: Republica

Rice is generally cooked by boiling it in water as it makes the rice soft. And if not cooked in rice-cooker or pressure-cooker the rice water is usually thrown away. Interestingly, the rice water is loaded with nutrients and starch which can be used in many ways.

Dr Bhattarai named chairman of Janata Samajbadi Party’s federal council

Published On: October 20, 2020 05:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Dr Baburam Bhattarai has been named the chairman of the federal council of Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP).

All big banks to remain closed for five days during Dashain

Published On: October 20, 2020 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: All commercial banks in the country have decided to close their branches for five days during the Dashain vacation, the Nepal Bankers Association (NBA) said on Tuesday.

3,093 COVID-19 cases added to national tally on Tuesday, Kathmandu Valley reports 1,702 new cases

Published On: October 20, 2020 04:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: As many as 3,093 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were confirmed in Nepal on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) reported.

‘Mahanagar’ to be world premiered in KIFF

Published On: October 20, 2020 04:29 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepali feature film ‘Mahanagar’ directed by Mohan Rai will be premiered in the 26 th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival. The film festival is going to be held in Kolkata, India from November 5 to 12.

COVID-19 death toll in Rupandehi rises to 51

Published On: October 20, 2020 03:22 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, Oct 20: The number of people dying of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Rupandehi district has soared to 51 after a 41-year-old woman from Butwal Sub-metropolitan City-11.

UPDATE: Police rescue kidnapped minor within three hours in Lalitpur, three kidnappers arrested

Published On: October 20, 2020 01:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: A minor, who was kidnapped from Imadol in Lalitpur district on Monday evening, was rescued by the police within three hours of the incident.

Missing Nepal Police constable found dead in Mohana River along Nepal-India border

Published On: October 20, 2020 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Police on Tuesday recovered the body of a Nepal Police constable, Ram Bahadur Saud, posted at a temporary police post in Jugeda in Kailali, who had been missing for the past three days.

Kathmandu district administration urges people not to venture outside unless emergency during Dashain festival

Published On: October 20, 2020 12:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has urged one and all in the district not to come outside of their houses unless necessary during the celebration of Dashain festival.

I will take home the image of Nepalis cheering Pakistani team during SAG: Ambassador Javed

Published On: October 20, 2020 10:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Mazhar Javed is a medical doctor by training. He has been appointed as Pakistan’s new ambassador to South Africa. Ambassador Javed came to Nepal in February, 2016, and left the country today after completing his four-year tenure. Republica sat down for an extensive interview with him last week, before his departure to South Africa.

Who can get free COVID-19 treatments?

Published On: October 20, 2020 09:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has unveiled the terms and conditions for the people to obtain free COVID-19 treatment services from the government.

UNICEF to stockpile over half a billion syringes by year end

Published On: October 20, 2020 07:38 AM NPT By: Republica

Initial preparatory work – in partnership with Gavi and WHO – will include purchasing boxes for the safe disposal of syringes and mapping out cold chain equipment to ensure delivery of effective vaccines

A nurse in Sindhuli served patients beyond the call of duty though she was herself recovering from the virus

Published On: October 20, 2020 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Indira Pokhrel felt dizzy and had fever. A nurse at Sindhuli District Hospital, she also felt weak and had lost appetite. She thought those were the symptoms of COVID-19 and tested for the virus. The report came positive.

NC demands free PCR test and treatment for COVID-19 patients

Published On: October 19, 2020 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 19: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has urged the government to be sensitive and save the public from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring free PCR tests and treatment to COVID-19 patients.

Govt grants additional powers to CDOs as it struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19

Published On: October 19, 2020 09:02 PM NPT By: Republica

CDOs have the power to enforce prohibitory order in parts of the district or in the entire district with more than 500 active cases of COVID-19

Seven transport management offices in Valley suspend services

Published On: October 19, 2020 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Most of the Transport Management Offices in the Kathmandu Valley have suspended their services from Monday after their staffers tested positive for the coronavirus.

Communication Minister Gurung is new govt spokesperson

Published On: October 19, 2020 07:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Parbat Gurung has been named the government spokesperson.

Govt restores regular fare rates for public transportation

Published On: October 19, 2020 07:18 PM NPT By: Republica

Govt restores regular fare rates for public transportation and flights

Failed attempt to oust Karnali Chief Minister Shahi sours Oli-Dahal relations

Published On: October 19, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Dahal-Nepal alliance in the making again to keep PM Oli in check?