The current lockdown was scheduled to end on August 26. The government decided to extend the lockdown to stop the spread … “But if the infection rate goes up again, the lockdown could be re-imposed.”. Trekking and mountaineering expeditions will now also be allowed to operate. Nepal protesters defy virus lockdown, clash with riot police. Limited long-range public bus transportation is allowed to operate at 50% capacity and is subject to strict COVID mitigation measures. Private schools have stopped online classes in protest against the government directive stopping them to charge fees. ALSO READ| COVID-19 lockdown: Flights to remain suspended in Nepal till May 15. At least 1,647 people have committed suicide during the lockdown period in Nepal which was imposed first imposed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, police said. According to the John Hopkins coronavirus resource centre, Nepal has recorded over 34,000 virus cases and has a death toll just shy of 200. This is the third extension since lockdown was imposed in the Himalayan nation on March 24. Lockdown to be enforced the day active infections exceed 25,000 mark; businesses and services unable to adhere to health protocols to shut-down for at least a month -... Full Story, Some experts suggested that the government should reimpose lockdown to ensure that the pandemic is checked. The first lockdown was announced on March 24, 2020 and it was extended till April 7, 2020 and then to April 15, 2020. The government of Nepal has decided to announce a public holiday for the lockdown period. editors@nepalitimes.com | www.nepalitimes.com | www.himalmedia.com | Tel: 01-5005601-08 Fax: +977-1-5005518 ... Full Story, Students protest against incompetence of the government in dealing with coronavirus crisis, in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, on Monday.... 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So far, Nepal has reported only 16 coronavirus positive cases. Nepal government to ease coronavirus lockdown in some areas A Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to change the modality of the lockdown in an attempt to gradually resume economic activities, sources said. By Press Trust of India, Kathmandu. The government of Nepal loosened the lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley and ended the alternating day even/odd system for the movement of private vehicles. The government has already allowed local public transport to operate in Kathmandu and other urban area,s but only carrying half the passengers. Prime Minister KP Oli says Nepal will contribute Rs 100 million to SAARC fund to fight COVID-19. The Nepalese government previously announced that long-haul bus services and domestic flights will not be permitted to resume until September 16. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held in Kathmandu on Saturday evening. NEW DELHI — A surge of 37,140 new cases in the past 24 hours has taken India’s number of coronavirus infections to 1,155,191. Also, international flights have been suspended until 30th June. Kathmandu [Nepal], June 30 (ANI): As the COVID-19 cases continue to surge, the Nepal Government on Monday late evening announced the decision to extend lockdown till July 22 in its current form. The first lockdown was announced on March 24, 2020 and it was extended till April 7, 2020 and then to April 15, 2020. Initially, Nepal had announced a week-long lockdown, which has now been extended by another week. The government had first enforced week-long lockdown from March 24 which was later extended until April 7. However, Nepal’s land borders with India and China will remain closed till 16 August, except for cargo trucks and for people who have to travel for medical and other emergencies. A file photo of a cabinet meeting. However, the government is implementing stringent preventive measures to restrict the COVID-19 outbreak. Long distance buses will also be allowed to operate from 17 August. The country has been under lockdown since March 24. Nepal government extends Covid-19 lockdown until May 7 The government decided to extend the lockdown in view of the new Covid-19 cases reported across the country. A cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Baluwatar on Saturday evening took the decision to continue the lockdown in view of the rising coronavirus cases, according to the spokesperson for the government, Yuba Raj Khatiwada. From Wednesday, the odd-even number plate restrictions will be removed. Operators are also allowed to charge double the fares. Nepal has confirmed nine cases. A Cabinet meeting on Tuesday took the decision, but the fine print of the announcement said that only limited businesses and services would be allowed for the time being. Announcing the decision, Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada said that even open businesses and services would need to strictly follow protocols for safe distance and masks. The move comes even as the country registered 150 new positive cases on Tuesday out of the nearly 4,000 PCR tests. Looks like the government has finally come to the decision to lockdown Nepal. “The government has determined that since the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is going down, and public is aware of precautions that need to be taken, we can start opening the lockdown,” Khatiwada told the press. The decision to extend the lockdown period was taken during a meeting of the council of ministers here after the … fter the COVID-19…, Photo: MONIKA DEUPALA orn in 1971 into an aristocratic Rana-Shah…, hen Shanti Chaudhary was born in Kathmandu on 28 December,…. A gazette issued by Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs Maheshwar Neupane reads that the public holiday was announced as per the Infectious Diseases Act 2020 BS. Nepal will likely head to the polls next year after parliament was abruptly dissolved on Sunday, a move prompted by infighting between the Himalayan … The government has also allowed restaurants and hotels to open from 30 July, but there are still restrictions on large parties and receptions. The move comes even as the country registered 150 new positive cases on Tuesday out of the nearly 4,000 PCR tests. Many stores like Bhatbhateni, Salesways and e-commerce sites such as Sastodeal, Kirana, Foodmandu, … The IMS system will continue even if the lockdown is loosened. 1170/2075-76 On Sunday, April 26, the Nepalese government announced an extension to the ongoing lockdown imposed to control the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak through Thursday, May 7. SEE has been postponed, public gathering of more than 25 has been banned, all sporting activities have been haulted, tourist arrivals have been stopped, University exams has been postponed, health screening at Nepal-India boarder has been uplifted, and many other developments have been surfacing in last few hours. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Kathmandu on Monday. Prime Minister's Secretariat (Photo: AP) The Nepal government on Tuesday decided to extend the lockdown period till April 27 as the Himalayan nation continued to witness increase in the number of coronavirus cases, according to an official statement.. The government of Nepal has announced the ease of lockdown except for the Information Technology Industry. The Government of Nepal has decided to end the coronavirus lockdown. Nepal government has extended nationwide lockdown till June 14. The decision will come into effect from midnight... Full Story, Following the announcement to resume domestic and international flights from August 17 on Monday, the Government of Nepal has also decided to resume long-haul transport services from the same date.... Full Story, The Government of Nepal has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown, in its current form, till July 22. However, others opined that the authorities could ensure effective implementation of securit... Full Story, Nepal ends lockdown... Full Story, The Government of Nepal has decided to end the coronavirus lockdown. As COVID-19 cases are making new records every day, the Forum has advised the government to impose the third phase lockdown in the Valley after Tihar and Chhath festivals, according to a member of VMF. On Monday, the government announced that domestic and international flights with limited destinations frequencies would be allowed to operate regular services from 17 August, while following its guidelines for safe travel. The Nepal government has decided to ease the ongoing nationwide coronavirus lockdown in some low-risk areas, including the Kathmandu valley. Nepalese authorities have announced that lockdown restrictions in Kathmandu Valley have been extended until at least Wednesday, September … The Nepal government has decided to ease the lockdown for certain industries. The Nepal government has extended the nationwide lockdown until June 14 amid a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and decided to deploy the Army in the worst-hit areas. Nepal protesters defy virus lockdown, clash with riot police . KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s government has ended a lockdown 120 days after it was imposed to control the spread of coronavirus. The facilities still not allowed to open are schools, trade exhibitions, banquet halls, gyms, religious sites and cultural festivals. Protesters defying a government coronavirus lockdown to take part in a religious festival The government of Nepal loosened the lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley and ended the alternating day even/odd system for the movement of private vehicles. We will see how the epidemic goes. The Nepal government has decided to officially end the COVID-19 lockdown it announced on 24 March from midnight Tuesday. As the lockdown Nepal continues into its fifth week (it is currently extended to 27 April), inevitably those with precarious livelihoods, such as daily laborers and itinerant street sellers, are struggling. Of these, nine new coronavirus positive cases were detected in in Kathmandu Valley, putting the total confirmed coronavirus cases nationwide at nearly 18,000. Information Minister Yuba Raj … The government had announced a week-long nationwide lockdown on March 24 in a bid to stop the coronavirus from spreading out of control. We still need to provide extensive support to the people of Nepal and to the government of Nepal—both at the central and provincial levels. People are starting to question: Will this lockdown be extended indefinitely? Nepal government has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown till April 27 as infection climbs to 16. The government had already allowed schools to conduct online classes, but has not said anything about whether schools can charge fees or not. There are already fewer people and vehicle on the roads in the valley as thousands of … Nepal has lifted the lockdown even as India has also re-imposed strict restriction on movement in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, two states bordering Nepal where there has been a surge in cases after they partially lifted the lockdown and allowed public transport. Nepal government decided to extend nationwide lockdown until April 15 to prevent outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Of these, nine new coronavirus positive cases were detected in in Kathmandu Valley, putting the total confirmed coronavirus cases nationwide at nearly 18,000. While schools will still be closed, educational institutions will be allowed to take in new admissions from 17 August. This is the third time that the Nepali Government has extended the lockdown. The decision to extend the lockdown period was taken during a meeting of the council of ministers here after the number of coronavirus cases in the country … As of Monday afternoon it was still possible for Kathmanduites to get a suit tailor-made, meet friends for […] Before this, a few e-commerce sites carried out home delivery even during the lockdown with the permission of the Nepal government. The Nepal government has extended the nationwide lockdown until June 14 amid a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases and decided to deploy the Army in the worst-hit areas. KATHMANDU, Nov 12: The Valley Municipal Forum (VMF) has recommended to the government to impose a strict lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley to control the rising COVID-19 infection. Department of Information Registration No. Updated: Jun 11, 2020 16:20 IST. Economists and businesspersons say while they understand Covid-19’s danger to public health, the economy cannot be in lockdown forever. The decision was made in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country. Sports events and training will also be opened. They say the lockdown will be under constant review and will be relaxed if the corona risk drops. Initially, Nepal had announced a week-long lockdown, which has now been extended by another week. A cabinet meeting held at Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli´s official resident at Baluwatar of Kathmandu made the decision to extend the ongoing lockdown till April 2. 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