Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 8,636 people have been confirmed infected and 169 have died. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 22,306 samples of PCR were tested in laboratories across the country. Of which 8,387 were tested positive and among 630 antigens test, 249 people tested positive.
Prohibitory order extends for one week in valley
Kathmandu: The government has extended prohibitory order for one week in the Kathmandu Valley citing infection rate is still not declining. As per the decision taken during a meeting held today among Chief District Officers of three districts of Kathmandu valley, during the added restriction vegetable, fruit, milk, meat and gas shops will be allowed… Continue reading Prohibitory order extends for one week in valley
TU directs to arrange remaining exams through alternative method
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan University has requested all the concerned bodies to make necessary arrangements for taking the exam through alternative method. TU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Dharmakanta Baskota has issued a press release urging to take the suspended examination through alternative methods. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Baskota urged the students to… Continue reading TU directs to arrange remaining exams through alternative method
Military detain Mali’s president, prime minister and defense minister
Reuters: Military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defence minister of the interim government on Monday, deepening political chaos just months after a military coup ousted the previous president, multiple sources told Reuters. President Bah Ndaw, Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and defence minister Souleymane Doucoure were all taken to a military base… Continue reading Military detain Mali’s president, prime minister and defense minister
CDO’s meeting of Valley progressing
Kathmandu: A meeting of the Chief District Officers of all the three districts of Kathmandu Valley is being held on Tuesday. The meeting is being held to discuss the issue of extending the restrictions two days before the expiration of the pre-determined prohibitory order. A meeting on Tuesday will also decide on the effective implementation… Continue reading CDO’s meeting of Valley progressing
Eleven leaders including Madhav and Jhalanath expelled from UML
Kathmandu: CPN-UML has expelled 11 leaders including Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhala Nath Khanal. It has been decided to ask 12 more people for clarification within 24 hours. A meeting of the standing committee held at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar has decided to expel Bhim Rawal, Mukunda Neupane, Ram Kumari Jhankri, Sarala Yadav, Pushpa… Continue reading Eleven leaders including Madhav and Jhalanath expelled from UML
Govt extends four more weeks to vaccinate senior citizens
Kathmandu: The government has set a new deadline for citizens over the age of 65 to be vaccinated against the second dose of corona virus after the government failed to bring in more vaccines. The Ministry of Health and Population had earlier said that the second dose should be given within 8 to 12 weeks… Continue reading Govt extends four more weeks to vaccinate senior citizens
NRB direct banks to operate limited branches only
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed banks and financial instutions (BFI) to operated Only limited branches during the prohibitory order. Issuing a notice today, NRB has directed the licensed A, B, C and D class banks and financial institutions to operate alternate services from limited branches following complaints that there is additional risk and… Continue reading NRB direct banks to operate limited branches only
Infection likely to drop in next four weeks; Health Minister
Kathmandu: Health and Population Minister Hridayesh Tripathi has said the rate of corona infection is relatively low. Looking at the statistics of the last one week, on an average, 20,000 samples are tested daily and 8,300 people are confirmed infected. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Minister Tripathi said that the transition rate could… Continue reading Infection likely to drop in next four weeks; Health Minister
193 die, 7,914 more people infected in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 193 more people have died from corona infection and 7,914 have been confirmed infected. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 186,965 PCR tests were conducted in laboratories across the country of which 7,598 and 931 antigen tests tested positive for 316 people. Of the newly infected, 2,821… Continue reading 193 die, 7,914 more people infected in last 24 hours