EDITORIAL: Scrap decision The government’s decision to allow the export of mineral-based construction materials, such as rocks, gravel and sand, to reduce the trade deficit has drawn flak from different political parties and environmental groups. Opinion 04 Jun, 2021
Nepal government calls out UK tabloid's story on 'Nepal variant', declares no such strain is active The Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday refuted the emergence of the 'Nepal variant' of coronavirus as claimed by a British tabloid, and said that no such variant exists. Nepal 03 Jun, 2021
​Thai Royals provide additional emergency medical supplies to Nepal Thailand has extended additional medical support to Nepal Government to manage the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Kathmandu 30 May, 2021
Govt hints at possibility of Health Emergency Minister for Health and Population (MoHP) Hridyesh Tripathi has hinted that a Health Emergency could be declared in the days to come. Environment 24 May, 2021
COVID cases rising in villages, says MoHP The Ministry of Health and Population has said that the number of coronavirus cases is rising in the rural areas. Nepal 24 May, 2021
Help us Breathe: UN resident coordinator Nyanti calls for Int'l solidarity The United Nations' resident coordinator Sara Beysolow Nyanti has made a call to the international community to extend support for Covid-19 management to Nepal as infections are spiking at an alarming rate in the country amid the second wave of the pandemic. Nepal 22 May, 2021
Nepal govt confirms detection of of B. 1. 617. 2 variant of coronavirus months after advent of second wave Presence of third, new variant of coronavirus confirmed by Nepal government Environment 19 May, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination: Issue of life and death Just when normal life was limping back to normal, cases of COVID-19 have surged all of a sudden. Opinion 18 May, 2021
Cannot procure additional 5m doses of Covidshield: Health Ministry Cannot procure additional 5m doses of Covidshield: Health Ministry Nepal 07 May, 2021
MoHP releases emergency contact sheet for Covid patients in Home Isolation The Ministry of Health and Population has released a list containing contact details of health care facilities and health professionals for Covid-19 patients in Home Isolation to seek advise. Covid-Connect 05 May, 2021
Kathmandu valley in grip of COVID-19; 3600+ new cases detected on Monday Kathmandu valley in grip of COVID-19; 3600+ new cases detected on Monday - Kathmandu 03 May, 2021
Kathmandu, Banke, Rupandehi three most Covid-affected districts Kathmandu, Banke and Rupendehi are three districts which have contributed most to the rising cases of coronavirus in the country and is currently reeling under the second wave on a regular basis. Nepal 03 May, 2021
