Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 7,368 people have been infected with the corona virus across the country. Among the PCR test of 19,539 people and the antigen method of 344 people, 7,368 people tested positive. Similarly, 2,600 people have been confirmed infected in the Kathmandu Valley during this period. In Kathmandu, 1,881 people were… Continue reading More than 6,000 covid infected recovered in last 24 hours
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Prime Minister Oli sworn in
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has taken oath of office and secrecy. Prime Minister Oli has been sworn in by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari after the opposition parties failed to form a coalition government. The newly appointed ministers have also been sworn in at a special ceremony held at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas… Continue reading Prime Minister Oli sworn in
Health ministry take responsibility of oxygen distribution
Kathmandu: The government has scrapped the quota system in oxygen supply to hospitals. The Ministry of Health has issued a statement saying that the quota system has been abolished. The Ministry of Health has directed all the oxygen producing industries to provide oxygen to the hospitals through regular transportation process as before. There was a… Continue reading Health ministry take responsibility of oxygen distribution
Govt announces Rs 1000 incentive allowance to the crematorium staff
Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Bhanubhakta Dhakal, who took charge after being re-appointed, made the decision to provide Rs 1000 allowance to crematorium staffers. Earlier, the government had decided to provide risk allowance but those who are working at Pashupatinath Templer were not listed on receiving allowance for cremation. Now, they will… Continue reading Govt announces Rs 1000 incentive allowance to the crematorium staff
Corona infection kills 203 people in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 203 people have died in the last 24 hours. At the same time, the number of deaths due to corona infection in Nepal has reached 4,669. In the last 24 hours, 20,998 PCRs and 530 antigen tests have confirmed the infection in 8,520 people. At the… Continue reading Corona infection kills 203 people in last 24 hours
Hamas, Israel fighting escalates even amid truce efforts
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP): Hamas sent a heavy barrage of rockets deep into Israel on Thursday, and Israel pounded Gaza with more airstrikes. The relentless escalation of hostilities came even as Egyptian negotiators held in-person talks with the two sides, intensifying efforts at mediation. Previous fighting between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers, including a… Continue reading Hamas, Israel fighting escalates even amid truce efforts
NAC flying to Oman to bring oxygen cylinder
Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is going to Oman to get about 600 oxygen cylinders with the help of Non-Resident Nepali Association and Nepali Embassy in Oman. Dim Prakash Poudel, general manager of Nepal Airlines, said the plane is preparing to take off for Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Saturday. According to Poudel, Nepal… Continue reading NAC flying to Oman to bring oxygen cylinder
Corona infection kills 214 people in a single day
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 214 people have died from corona virus infection. The Ministry of Health and Population has made public the death toll on the basis of the bodies managed by the Nepal Army on Thursday afternoon. At the same time, the number of deaths due to corona infection in Nepal has… Continue reading Corona infection kills 214 people in a single day
Congress decides not to claim for new government
Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress has decided not to lay claim to the new government. A meeting of office bearers held at the residence of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha on Thursday decided not to claim a majority government as the majority was not in his favor. He said that the decision was taken… Continue reading Congress decides not to claim for new government
Remittances increase by 16.5 percent
Kathmandu: Remittances of Rs. 729 billion have been received from abroad in the first nine months of the current fiscal year. This is 16.5 percent more than the same period of previous fiscal year. The remittance inflow had decreased by 4.2 percent in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Despite the increase in… Continue reading Remittances increase by 16.5 percent