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Govt to take strict action against hospitals not attending to patients

Published On: March 30, 2020 09:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 30: After several news reports emerged that patients with coronavirus-like symptoms were not attended by medics, the government on Sunday directed hospitals across the country to provide proper health care service to patients needing urgent health assistance.

Eight Nepalis in Australia, two more in UAE test positive for coronavirus

Published On: March 30, 2020 05:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 30: Eight Nepali students in Australia have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Embassy of Nepal in Canberra said on Sunday.

Nepal extends its ban on all int'l flights until April 15

Published On: March 29, 2020 10:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: Nepal government on Sunday decided to extend its ban on all international commercial passenger flights until April 15 as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Help and support Nepali students in Australia on current COVID-19 crisis

Published On: March 29, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

A collective representative of five big umbrella organizations of education consultancies working for Nepali student community in Nepal and Australia (ECAN, IERIN, FECON, NAAER and AECA) issued joint press statement urging Australian education providers, government agencies and associated stake holders to help and support Nepalese students in Australia at this grimmest hour of terrifying Corona Virus spread.

Eight Nepali students in Australia tested positive for novel coronavirus

Published On: March 29, 2020 03:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: Eight Nepali students in Australia have tested positive for novel coronavirus, the Embassy of Nepal in Canberra said on Sunday.

Music Top Three ‘Science Ranked’

Published On: March 29, 2020 02:05 PM NPT By: Republica

Here are top three ‘science ranked’ relaxing songs that can be of great help.

China provides medical aid to Nepal to contain coronavirus

Published On: March 29, 2020 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: The Chinese government has provided medical aid to Nepal government on Sunday to combat the novel coronavirus.

Corona infected patient had visited her grandmom and Kalika Temple in Baglung

Published On: March 29, 2020 01:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: The number of corona cases has climbed to 5 as a young girl from Baglung who recently returned from Belgium via Qatar Airways’ flight tested positive on Saturday. With this, two cases were detected outside the capital.

Internet bandwidth increases by 25% amid lockdown

Published On: March 29, 2020 10:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: The use of internet bandwidth has increased by 25% in recent days due to the nationwide lockdown. The lockdown has forced people to work from home and children are also using the internet for entertainment and educational purposes.

Police take action against over 600 people for violating lockdown orders in capital

Published On: March 29, 2020 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: People were found defying the government's lockdown orders today as well.

Sobhraj's name among list of inmates to be freed

Published On: March 29, 2020 09:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: Government authorities have listed the name of international serial killer Charles Gurumukh Sobhraj among the inmates to be freed under the government's arrangement to protect vulnerable inmates from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nepal's prisons.

Think about food

Published On: March 29, 2020 09:15 AM NPT By: Republica

Five days into a complete lockdown to stem the threat of coronavirus pandemic, people across the country have largely obeyed the government’s ruling. In the last five days, Kathmandu Valley has stood still: There have been no vehicles and movement of people, barring sporadic incidents. This is largely because people have realized that Covid-19 can be deadly if preventive measures are not followed. For the country and the government with inadequate medical and human resources to combat this global pandemic, the response of people has been encouraging. If the people disobeyed the lockdown and went with business as usual attitude, the situation could be worse than it is now.

Govt to supply much-needed medical kits to provinces via choppers

Published On: March 29, 2020 07:11 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: The government has been bringing 30 tons of medical kits including the much-needed swab testing kits for the laboratories and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for doctors from China on a chartered flight of the national flag career.

900 German, French and EU nationals flown back home from Nepal

Published On: March 29, 2020 06:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: A total of 600 foreign nationals including Germans and citizens of other European Union (EU) nations stranded in Nepal as a result of the government's decision to enforce nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) were flown back to their home countries at the initiative of the German Embassy in Kathmandu.

NA plane returns from China with medical equipment

Published On: March 29, 2020 06:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: Nepal Airlines' Airbus 330 carrying medical items has landed at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu today morning.

Fifth COVID-19 case recorded in Nepal

Published On: March 28, 2020 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Fifth COVID-19 case was confirmed in Nepal today.

China Foundation to install handwash stations in Province 2

Published On: March 28, 2020 10:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFAP) Nepal Office on Saturday provided hand wash materials to locals of MithilaBihari Municipality in Dhanusha district of Province 2.

NRNA South Korea chapter to contribute medical support worth Rs 11.5 million to Nepal govt

Published On: March 28, 2020 10:45 PM NPT By: Republica

SEOUL, March 27: Non- Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) South Korea chapter has collected Rs 11.5 million from Nepali migrant workers there to provide the Government of Nepal with essential medical equipment and supplies.

Sudurpaschim province govt sets up Rs 400 million fund to prevent, contain COVID-19

Published On: March 28, 2020 03:17 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHI, March 28: Sudurpaschim province government has decided to set up a fund of Rs 400 million to prevent and contain the novel coronavirus across the province.

NA plane departs for Guangzhou, China to bring medical equipment

Published On: March 28, 2020 01:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Nepal Airlines’ RA 4171 aircraft has left for Guangzhou, China to bring necessary medical equipment at 12:31 pm on Saturday.