21 inmates released from Siraha jail

The Siraha Prison administration has released 21 prisoners, in an attempt to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 in the prison. The administration took the step so as to minimize…

Man dies in quarnatine

Babu Ram Thapa, 34, who had returned home from Dubai on March 19,  has died in quarantine. According to Sudarshan Thapa, focal person at Lumbini Provincial Hospital,  he was kept in quarantine set…

Rio court bans govt virus propaganda

  Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro wears a face mask during a press conference on the coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil on Friday. Photo: AFP A…

China suspends foreigners’ entry

China has temporarily suspended foreigners’ entry in China. The Immigration Administration in the Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced temporary suspension of entry by foreign nationals holding Chinese visa or residence…

Over 50 stranded French tourists airlifted

The French Embassy in Kathmandu has airlifted its 59 nationals  from Pokhara  and have been brought to Kathmandu . The French tourists were  stranded  in Pokhara  after the government enforced…

Heart patient passes away in quarantine

A man who was quarantined after coming back from India amid the coronavirus infection fears has died in Rupa rural municipality of Kaski district. Bishwa Bandhu Nepali, 50 died of…