Drugs running out, surgeries cancelled as Sri Lanka's health system buckles Rosanne White was first diagnosed with cancer eight years ago and lost a kidney. After the cancer returned five years ago, an oncologist in Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo started her on Bevacizumab last May, a treatment she was responding to. World 12 Apr, 2022
EDITORIAL: Tackling COVID crisis As the country has been badly affected by the massive surge in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, the government has made it mandatory for all people –foreigners or Nepali nationals – to stay in 10-day quarantine upon their arrival either by air or land routes. Opinion 30 Apr, 2021
Nepali Congress calls for new testing guidelines Kathmandu, June 16 The main opposition Nepali Congress today demanded scrapping of the National Testing Guideline of COVID-19, and immediate withdrawal of the globally discredited Rapid Diagnostic Tests. The government should issue fresh... Travel 17 Jun, 2020
India open to engaging with Nepal on the basis of mutual sensitivity, respect: MEA India KATHMANDU: The External Affairs Ministry of India has expressed that it is willing to hold talks with Nepal in regard to the existing boundary issue between the two countries. Speaking at a presser today, the Indian MEA's official spokesperson... Travel 28 May, 2020
Entry Prohibition of Indian and Chinese vegetables in Tanahun TANAHUN: As movement of people has been restricted across the country, supply of essentials like fruits and vegetables arriving from across the border have been barred entry in the district. The entry of essentials like vegetables, fruits, eggs,... Travel 19 Apr, 2020
Flight suspension extended till April 30 Kathmandu, April 7 The government today decided to extend suspension of international flights to and from Tribhuvan International Airport till April 30. A meeting of the high-level committee for the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus... Travel 08 Apr, 2020
Lack of mobile vans affects FMTC�s home delivery service Kathmandu, April 2 The government initiated home delivery service is proving to be quite popular among the general public, albeit the Food Management and Trade Company (FMTC) is struggling to cope with the surging demand due to lack of sufficient... 03 Apr, 2020
Govt�s home delivery service off to a bumpy start Kathmandu, March 28 Lack of proper planning and failure to disseminate basic information to the general public caused the government initiative offering home delivery service to fall flat. As per the plan to supply daily essentials at the... Travel 29 Mar, 2020
Govt ready to supply daily essentials at convenient places: Minister Lekhraj Bhatta KATHMANDU: The government has intensified its preparation to supply daily essential goods to the people from convenient places. Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Lekharaj Bhatta, held meeting at his pulchowk-based quarters with... Travel 25 Mar, 2020
Enough stock of essentials: Govt Kathmandu, March 6 The government has said there was no dearth of essentials such as petroleum products, salt, sugar and rice. Stating that the government was effortful to ensure regular supply of essentials, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and... Travel 07 Mar, 2020
Supply of essentials intact, says govt No need to panic buy, consumers urged Hoarders warned Kathmandu, March 5 The assurance by traders and government officials that there is sufficient stock of essential goods has not dissuaded consumers from panic buying. Panic... 06 Mar, 2020
Excessive cold hits Bajura schools hard Bajura, December 21 Inclement weather following snowfall a few days ago has badly affected teaching-learning activities in more than a dozen schools in Budhinanda and Badimalika municipalities, and Himali, Gaumul rural municipalities in... Travel 22 Dec, 2019
