KATHMANDU: Nepal goes into coronavirus lockdown three days after the government took some drastic measures to control the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Government of Nepal has decided to impose a lockdown, which will come into force on Tuesday, at 6:00 am, in a bid to avert unpleasant outcome at the hands of the aggressive virus that has taken
Continue reading KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed that one person who travelled to Nepal from France has tested positive for coronavirus. The person, a 19-year-old female Nepali student, is currently under isolation and receiving treatment at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Teku, Kathmandu. Prior to this, she had placed herself under home quarantine upon arriving here in
Continue reading NEB publishes Grade 11 and 12 Examination Center National Examination Board (NEB) ( Former HSEB), examination controller office, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur has published examination center of Grade 11 and grade 12 ( 2077 B.S.) GRADE 12 Examination: Grade 12 examination starts from 2077/1/08 (Baishakh 8, 2077: Monday) and ends on 2077/1/18 (Baishakh 18, 2077 : Thursday ). The Examination time of
Continue reading In yet another drastic step to contain possible spread of the novel coronavirus, the government today decided to impose a partial lockdown by completely halting long-distance transportation services, international flights and non-essential services offered by both private and public sectors. In his address to the nation this evening, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced a complete halt on long-haul transportation
Continue reading KATHMANDU: Twenty-eight Nepalis stranded in New Delhi after missing their flight due to coronavirus screening are arriving in Nepal today (Saturday). They missed their flight of Air India in New Delhi in the course of undergoing a security and long screening process after they landed in New Delhi from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Preparations have been made to airlift
Continue reading KATHMANDU: People have started to leave Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns following the COVID-19 pandemic spreading across the world. According to the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division, the number of people leaving Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns via Nagdhunga, Jagati, Pharping and Nagarjun checkpoints is increasing as compared to previous days. Division Spokesperson Jeevan Kumar Shrestha stated that more people are leaving
Continue reading As a precaution against the possible spread of COVID-19, the government has restricted public gatherings of more than 25 people at one place. In line with this decision, people will not be allowed to gather in large numbers at public venues such as party palaces and religious sites, among others. In addition to this, the government has decided to close
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What happens if a small wave of coronavirus disease sputters in Kathmandu or any part of the country? Can Nepal’s health system handle the situation? These are some of the questions that are being raised as the COVID-19 has made its way to 113 countries, killing close to 4,300 people and infecting over 118,000. Nepal detected its first coronavirus patient
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Nepal Telecom customers can now use the recharge cards even if most of the numbers of PIN are erased and only at least 6 numbers are displayed. If the PIN numbers are not clear or erased, the customer can go to http://pinrecovery.ntc.net.np/ and type in the serial number of the damaged recharge card, the PIN numbers visible and the mobile number to
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Beauty With A Purpose sits firmly at the very heart of Miss World. Over the last 48 years, it has changed the lives of disadvantaged communities around the world. The secret lies in the economies of scale, With every crowning of Miss World is the start of a new chapter. A chapter that signals the shift from beauty pageant to
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