Kathmandu: Surveillance has been increased in Jhapa district after cases of COVID-19 infection were reported in neighbouring India. A decision was taken to make surveillance and coronavirus test effective at border points in view of possible risk of the infection. A meeting of the District Health Risk Management Committee held on Sunday under chairmanship of… Continue reading Border points in Jhapa tightened after COVID-19 infection reported
Month: June 2025
Over 1,250 dengue cases reported across Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepal has recorded 1,255 dengue cases across 72 districts as of June 8, with health authorities warning of heightened risks due to the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Kathmandu has reported the highest number of infections (132), followed by Kaski (90), Sunsari (87), Chitwan (61),… Continue reading Over 1,250 dengue cases reported across Nepal
37 Nepalis deported from US arrive in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: A group of 37 Nepali nationals deported from the United States arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday via a chartered flight, according to immigration officials. Anjan Neupane, spokesperson for the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport, confirmed that the group comprised 32 men and five women. The deportation was facilitated by the US government, which… Continue reading 37 Nepalis deported from US arrive in Kathmandu
Huawei Nepal launches smart EV charging network
Kathmandu: On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, Huawei Nepal, in collaboration with GadiCharge Pvt. Ltd. and Nepal Ekarat Engineering Company (NEEK), officially launched its FusionCharge smart EV charging network. The initiative marks a significant step in promoting green mobility and sustainable energy infrastructure across Nepal. The first FusionCharge station was inaugurated in Hetauda… Continue reading Huawei Nepal launches smart EV charging network
FNCCI President highlights Nepal’s investment reforms at International Labour Conference
Kathmandu: Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has said that Nepal is making notable progress in investment facilitation and the formalisation of its economy. Speaking at the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva on Monday, Dhakal presented Nepal’s recent legal and policy reforms to a global… Continue reading FNCCI President highlights Nepal’s investment reforms at International Labour Conference
Lawmakers urge government to check ‘burgeoning’ corruption
Kathmandu: Members of the National Assembly (NA) have drawn the attention of the government to reduce the global impact of climate change by announcing climate adaptation programmes, curbing corruption and implementing federalism. During the special session of the upper house of the Federal Parliament today, lawmakers stressed unity of democratic forces and citizens for the… Continue reading Lawmakers urge government to check ‘burgeoning’ corruption
TUTH achieves first successful genital transformation surgery
Kathmandu: The Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Maharajgunj has successfully performed the country’s first genital transformation surgery. The gender-affirming surgery was conducted on a 25-year-old transgender individual from Janakpur. Through this medical intervention, male genitalia were reassigned to female genitalia. The Department of Plastic Surgery at TUTH had offered various surgeries for transgender individuals, including… Continue reading TUTH achieves first successful genital transformation surgery
CIAA files cases against 18 people including Nepal Telecom then MD
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) today filed cases at the Special Court against 18 individuals, including Nepal Telecom’s the then Managing Director Sunil Poudel and then Chief Business Officer (incumbent Managing Director) Sangeeta Pahadi. CIAA spokesperson Rajendra Kumar Poudel said that a case has been filed against them alleging… Continue reading CIAA files cases against 18 people including Nepal Telecom then MD
3 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sudurpaschim Province
Kathmandu: Three individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sudurpaschim Province in the past 24 hours, according to data released by the Provincial Health Emergency Operations Centre on Wednesday afternoon. The cases were identified during border screening at the Gauriphanta border crossing in Kailali district. All three individuals tested positive while entering Nepal. In response… Continue reading 3 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sudurpaschim Province
Nepal govt to borrow Rs 215 billion from multilateral lenders
Kathmandu: The government will take foreign loans amounting to Rs 215 billion in the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Ministry of Finance. Out of the total foreign assistance commitment of Rs 232 billion from multilateral lending institutions, only Rs 16.92 billion will be in the form of grants, with the remainder comprising loans.… Continue reading Nepal govt to borrow Rs 215 billion from multilateral lenders