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Two more persons test positive for cholera in Kathmandu
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, June 29: Cholera has been confirmed in two more persons in the Kathmandu Valley. With this, the number of people infected with cholera has reached 14.According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), cholera has been confirmed in 14 people in the last 13 days. The first case of cholera was confirmed on June 16. Nawaraj Gautam, Information Officer at the Sukraraj Tropical & Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH), said that Rapid Diagnostic Test (RTD) found two persons positive for cholera. Both are currently receiving treatment in the hospital and are in normal health condition.
51 new cases, 19 recoveries in 24 hours
In 1,008 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 51 people were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update on Wednesday.
President insists on taking arrears clearance efforts as campaign
President Bidya Devi Bhandari said that the report of the Office of Auditor General (OAG) indicates the increasing size of arrears, suggesting the need for a campaign to downsize it.
Paddy plantation festival: foreign tourists enjoy plantation in Pokhara (with photos)
Pokhara Tourism Council provided joyful moments for the foreign tourists to participate in paddy seedling plantation by organising a plantation festival on the occasion of 19th National Paddy Day and Plantation Festival today.
Ward chair arrested in Baitadi
The arrested ones are Sharad Singh Negi, the chair of Melauli rural municipality-1 and Keshav Singh Negi from the same locality, according to the District Police Office, Baitadi.
PM Deuba congratulates newly elected ANFA leadership
On this occasion, the PM pledged to always provide assistance for the development of football. Pankaj Bikram Nembang was recently elected the ANFA President through its election on June 20.
Minister of State Oli resigns
Oli submitted her resignation on June 26 and it was approved, Province Chief Minister Kul Prasad KC informed today's meeting of the Provincial Assembly.
Communication Minister Karki calls for making Nepali journalism open, free in South Asia
"The directives related to ensuring workplace safety in communications sector should not be limited to only a document, but it should be implemented in a way that sets an example for all citizens, but not only journalists."
Local people asked to stay alert as Rapti river gets swollen
The local administration in Banke has urged the locals to remain cautious as the water level in the Rapti river has been increasing.
Prachanda sees need of uniting Maoist forces for nation’s prosperity
In his address to a programme organised to welcome newcomers to the party at the party head office in Parisdanda here today, he was of the view of promoting collectiveness among the people in the Maoist stream and launching a campaign for a national unity, independence, building a base of socialism, nation’s development and prosperity.
Obstructed Prithivi Highway resumes
The obstructed Prithivi Highway has resumed following the removal of landslide debris near Aina Pahara at Aanbukhaireni-2 in the Tanahun district. A dozer was deployed to clear the landslide deposition, said the Area Police Office, Aanbukhaireni.
CPN (UML) parliamentary party demands early Province Assembly meeting
The CPN (UML) Gandaki Province parliamentary party demanded that the Gandaki Province Assembly meeting be called immediately.
National Paddy Day celebration in pictures
National paddy day has been celebrated today by planting paddy at the Khumaltar.
Sisneri road section linking Hetauda-Kathmandu obstructed
The Sisneri road section linking Hetauda and the federal capital Kathmandu has been obstructed since this morning due to landslide
Paddy import substitution government's priority: PM Deuba
Extending best wishes on the occasion of the 19th National Paddy Day and Plantation Festival, he mentioned that the government has pursued a strategy to implement commercial agriculture development program and develop and increase the use of climate-friendly, nutritious paddy including high yielding varieties.
