KATHMANDU, Feb 12: If you have spotted a bunch of security personnel shutting down a major road,  and prohibiting pedestrians from crossing the street, chances are you’re about to encounter an official government motorcade, a convoy that conveys the message of VVIP culture in Nepal. When the motorcade moves, everything shuts down in its path.

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) halts the entire health care services except the emergency ones across the country today in protest of Friday’s attack on medical persons by the police.

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has demanded action against the security personnel involved in beating Dr Janith Singh, a surgeon at the National Trauma Center for walking during presidential escort on Friday. NMA has given a 24-hour deadline to take action against the security personnel.

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Dr Janith Singh, a surgeon at the National Trauma Center, has been seriously injured after security personnel deployed for the security of the president hit him with batons while walking on the road during the presidential escort on Friday.