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Authorities introduces new rule to subdue Covid-19

Authorities introduce new closures and enforcements as Covid-19 infections surge

Of the 10,258 new cases of Covid-19 reported on Tuesday by the Ministry of Health and Population, 5,549 cases were from Kathmandu Valley alone – making it the hotspot of Covid-19 infections in the country yet again. Rushing to keep the virus on check, the government has been introducing and informing an intention to enforce […]

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CCMCC recommends fresh measures to counter a possible new wave

Keeping in mind the growing number of Covid-19 cases in Nepal, and to counter a possible third wave of infections in the country, COVID-19 Crisis Management Coordination Center (CCMCC) has recommended fresh measures: Vaccination Cards: CCMCC has recommended compulsory provision of carrying vaccination card or any other proof of completing the COVID-19 vaccines from the

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“End inequalities, End AIDS” – Maiti Nepal observes World Aids Day

Marking the World Aids Day, a solemn candle lighting ceremony with the theme “End inequalities, End AIDS” was organized by Maiti Nepal at Gaushala in Kathmandu today on the eve of World Aids Day. The vigil is conducted every year by Maiti Nepal to commemorate the day and spread awareness on preventing HIV/AIDS and advocate for

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Government begins distribution of QR Code Vaccination Certificates

The government of Nepal has begun distribution of electronic vaccination certificates with QR Codes from today – specifically designed for those travelling abroad. One may visit the National Ayurveda Research and Training Center (NARTC), Kirtipur between 10 am to 4 pm to obtain the vaccine certificate. Documents such as the original vaccination card, passport, one

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Several safety alerts issued nationwide as incessant rainfall increases risk of natural disasters

The Department of Hydrology has issued several safety alerts as incessant downpour increases risk of monsoon related natural disasters such as landslides, erosion, flooding and inundation. Melamchi: Continuous downpour has increased the water level of the Melamchi River, and authorities have asked residents to practice higher caution. Settlements from Helambu to Melamchi (Shermathang, Dhap and

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COVID-19 infections surge in Nepal, fueled by mutant strains from India

Authorities in Nepal were grappling to contain the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases with experts fearing that thousands of people in the Himalayan state have caught the more infectious mutant strains emerging out of India. Nepal, which shares a long porous border with India, reported 3,032 new infections on Sunday, the highest daily surge recorded

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Nepal chokes on smoke and ash as drought-worsened wildfires rage

DANG, Nepal, April 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – In the eight years that Basudev Pokharel has worked as a forest guard, he has rarely seen a fire as huge as the one that raged through his village in western Nepal in March. Hundreds of such fires have been spreading across the country since November, in

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Drought and hunger drive Nepal farmers to India, defying COVID ban

NARAINAPUR, Nepal, Oct 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As an exceptionally wet monsoon season caused floods and landslides across much of Nepal, Buddhi Prasad Chaudhary, a farmer in the west of the country, was harvesting his rice early, after drought left it suitable only for animal feed. Chaudhary, 27, uses groundwater supplies to grow some

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Vishal Group flouts order to withdraw goods from market; concern for public health grows

Despite a government order directing Vishal Group to withdraw all brands of goods which were involved in the relabeling scandal, the order is yet to be implemented in full effect by the group. Supermarkets, department stores, and small stores are still found to be selling brands such as Snickers, Mars, Tang, Pringles, Bournvita, and other

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Nepal’s own trains, two new sets, arriving in Janakpur (with photos)

Two sets of trains with one engine and four bogies is all set to reach Janakpur by today afternoon. According to the officials of the Nepal Railway Department, two trains sets parked at the Hajipur station in Bihar for months will soon arrive in Janakpur. Director General of the Railway Department Balram Mishra informed that high

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