One hundred ten Nepalis returning home from various Indian cities have been quarantined in Surkhet. Of them, 78 have been quarantined at Ashoka hotel, 24 at Antarnirvar Samaj building and eight at Jananamuna secondary school, said Inspector Gopal Rayamajhi, information officer for the district police office. They include 104 men
Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa has said the security bodies’ role is more important in the present days of crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. While giving direction to the newly promoted police officials- Additional Inspector General of Nepal Police (AIG)-on Thursday, Minister Thapa reminded their effective and efficient roles
The French Embassy in Kathmandu has flown altogether 59 French tourists from Pokhara to Kathmandu in a chartered aircraft of Buddha Air today. These French tourists were left stranded in various places in Pokhara and trekking circuits in the region after the government enforced a week-long nation-wide lockdown to stem
Over 700 suspected people that came in contact have been tested negative for coronavirus, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. The information was shared at a press conference organised by the Ministry here. Of the three people tested positive for the virus earlier, one has been completely cured
Business persons have committed to solving the problems faced especially by the common people in terms of providing daily essentials in view of the lockdown called to stay away for COVID-19. At a meeting held Thursday at the office of Minister of State for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Moti Lal
The Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies is to contribute ten million rupees to the Coronavirus Prevention, Control and Treatment Fund. The fund has been set up by the government. The contribution is being made as part of the social corporate responsibility and will be made through the interest to
Among those arriving Nepal in Air Arabia’s flight on March 19, two were identified to belong to Makawanpur district and they were currently in isolation. The identified passengers were learnt to be observing self-quarantine. A 32-year-old woman from Makawanpurgadhi, who flew to Nepal from Cyprus, is learnt to have been
The government has asked the people to call toll free number 1149 to report about black marketing and artificial shortage of essentials. The government aims to ensure smooth supply of essentials in view of the lockdown imposed since March 24 over coronavirus crisis. "People are requested to immediately report about
The district office of commerce, supply and consumer rights’ protection in Parsa has raided three shops used for black marketing during the lockdown. A team led by office chief Jit Bahadur Bhandari raided Bharat Enterprises, Siddhartha Vegetable Store and Suresh Medical Shop. They were found creating artificial shortage by hoarding
The Karnali State has decided to beef up the counter attempts to control the COVID-19. A meeting of the Chief Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi with other thematic ministers and secretaries held today reviewed the tasks done so far and make further effectives in the days to come. During the meeting,
