Nepal on Tuesday imposed a week-long prohibitory orders in the Kathmandu valley, as the coronavirus cases in the country crossed 28,000 after more than 1,000 fresh cases were reported in a single day.

The restrictive orders have been issued by three district administration offices in the Kathmandu valley after a sudden spike in the coronavirus cases.

With the issuance of restrictive orders, people will be barred from coming out of their houses except for emergency works.

Also read-<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/exclusive-nepal-and-china-to-jointly-announce-mount-everests-new-height-321452" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Nepal and China to jointly announce Mount Everest's new height</a>

All businesses and shops except those providing essential services and goods such as medicines, vegetables, food stuffs, drinking water, milk, electricity, telecommunications, petroleum will be shut down.

On Tuesday, the valley recorded 205 new COVID-19 cases. A total of 1,764 people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in the valley since August 1.

Speaking at a virtual press conference, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, Jageshwar Gautam, said that 1,016 new cases of coronavirus had been detected in the past 24 hours

"With this, the total number of coronavirus infection cases in the country has spiked to 28,257," Gautam said.

With seven more coronavirus related deaths confirmed by the ministry on Tuesday, Nepal's COVID-19 death toll has jumped to 114.

Nepal on Tuesday imposed a week-long prohibitory orders in the Kathmandu valley, as the coronavirus cases in the country crossed 28,000 after more than 1,000 fresh cases were reported in a single day.

Nepal on Tuesday imposed a week-long prohibitory orders in the Kathmandu valley, as the coronavirus cases in the country crossed 28,000 after more than 1,000 fresh cases were reported in a single day. The restrictive orders have been issued by three district administration offices in the Kathmandu valley after a sudden spike in the coronavirus cases. With the issuance of restrictive orders, people will be barred from coming out of their houses except for emergency works. Also read-Exclusive: Nepal and China to jointly announce Mount Everest's new height All businesses and shops except those providing essential services and goods such as medicines, vegetables, food stuffs, drinking water, milk, electricity, telecommunications, petroleum will be shut down. On Tuesday, the valley recorded 205 new COVID-19 cases. A total of 1,764 people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in the valley since August 1. Speaking at a virtual press conference, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, Jageshwar Gautam, said that 1,016 new cases of coronavirus had been detected in the past 24 hours "With this, the total number of coronavirus infection cases in the country has spiked to 28,257," Gautam said. With seven more coronavirus related deaths confirmed by the ministry on Tuesday, Nepal's COVID-19 death toll has jumped to 114.

Kathmandu: Prohibitory orders imposed for a week amid spike in coronavirus cases

Nepal and China are likely to make a&nbsp;joint&nbsp;announcement regarding the new height of Mount Everest, the highest mountain of the world, according to sources.

The proposition was a part of a&nbsp;Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) called the 'height of mount Zhumulangma/Sagarmatha'&nbsp;that was exchanged between China's ministry of natural resources and Nepal's ministry of land management, cooperatives and poverty alleviation.

Article one&nbsp;of the MoU states that political parties of both the countries will discuss the date and details about the&nbsp;announcement as per a joint statement between the People's Republic of China and Nepal issued on October 13, 2019.

The draft explicitly mentions joint&nbsp;mapping but&nbsp; joint measurement is not a part of it. Article five&nbsp;of the draft calls on Beijing and Kathmandu to "establish a communication mechanism to promote the joint collaboration on various activities on surveying, mapping and geo-information management".

Last year, Nepal mounted an expedition to measure the mountain. This year China sent an expedition for the same purpose. It is believed that China is keen on making the announcement.

Article four&nbsp;of the draft document calls for both countries to "jointly conduct scientific research and engineering cooperation" in the fields of "topographic mapping, geographic information system" the region of Mount Everest.

The current elevation of Mount Everest is 8,848 meters, recognised by India, China and Nepal. It was established by an Indian survey done in 1955. Amid heightened scrutiny against China, the development is bound to face international criticism.

Nepal and China are likely to make a joint announcement regarding the new height of Mount Everest, the highest mountain of the world, according to sources. The proposition was a part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) called the 'height of mount Zhumulangma/Sagarmatha' that was exchanged between China's ministry of natural resources and Nepal's ministry of land management, cooperatives and poverty alleviation.

Nepal and China are likely to make a joint announcement regarding the new height of Mount Everest, the highest mountain of the world, according to sources. The proposition was a part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) called the 'height of mount Zhumulangma/Sagarmatha' that was exchanged between China's ministry of natural resources and Nepal's ministry of land management, cooperatives and poverty alleviation. Article one of the MoU states that political parties of both the countries will discuss the date and details about the announcement as per a joint statement between the People's Republic of China and Nepal issued on October 13, 2019. The draft explicitly mentions joint mapping but joint measurement is not a part of it. Article five of the draft calls on Beijing and Kathmandu to "establish a communication mechanism to promote the joint collaboration on various activities on surveying, mapping and geo-information management". Last year, Nepal mounted an expedition to measure the mountain. This year China sent an expedition for the same purpose. It is believed that China is keen on making the announcement. Article four of the draft document calls for both countries to "jointly conduct scientific research and engineering cooperation" in the fields of "topographic mapping, geographic information system" the region of Mount Everest. The current elevation of Mount Everest is 8,848 meters, recognised by India, China and Nepal. It was established by an Indian survey done in 1955. Amid heightened scrutiny against China, the development is bound to face international criticism.

Exclusive: Nepal and China to jointly announce Mount Everest's new height

On August 17, India and Nepal are all set to hold formal talks to review New Delhi's development projects in the country. Watch report.

India-Nepal talks today part of regular interaction: Border row will not be discussed

Nepal-India talks today: First normal engagement since border row

Sixteen bodies were recovered Friday after a landslide tore down a village central Nepal's Sindhupalchok district on Friday, police said, as rescuers dug through mud to find nearly 40 missing.

Mud and stone came hurtling down from uphill Lama Tole village in Sindhupalchowk district in early Friday morning.&nbsp;

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Agni Prasad Sapkota, had reached the spot and was inspecting the damages and rescue works.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/press-unions-demand-fair-probe-following-death-of-nepalese-journalist-320161" hreflang="en">Press unions demand fair probe following death of Nepalese journalist</a>

At least 37 houses have been damaged by the disaster, said local Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Kafle.

"Search and rescue is under way in coordination between the army, police and armed police force," Kafle said.&nbsp;

Helicopters are being used to reach the remote site after the landslide blocked roads.&nbsp;

The Himalayan nation has been badly hit by landslides and floods, with at least 191 people killed and 54 missing since monsoon began mid-June, according to the home ministry.&nbsp;

The number of deadly landslides has increased this year, with experts saying the massive 2015 earthquake and more road construction could be triggering the deadly slips.

Sixteen bodies were recovered Friday after a landslide tore down a village central Nepal's Sindhupalchok district on Friday, police said, as rescuers dug through mud to find nearly 40 missing.

Sixteen bodies were recovered Friday after a landslide tore down a village central Nepal's Sindhupalchok district on Friday, police said, as rescuers dug through mud to find nearly 40 missing. Mud and stone came hurtling down from uphill Lama Tole village in Sindhupalchowk district in early Friday morning. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Agni Prasad Sapkota, had reached the spot and was inspecting the damages and rescue works. Also read: Press unions demand fair probe following death of Nepalese journalist At least 37 houses have been damaged by the disaster, said local Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Kafle. "Search and rescue is under way in coordination between the army, police and armed police force," Kafle said. Helicopters are being used to reach the remote site after the landslide blocked roads. The Himalayan nation has been badly hit by landslides and floods, with at least 191 people killed and 54 missing since monsoon began mid-June, according to the home ministry. The number of deadly landslides has increased this year, with experts saying the massive 2015 earthquake and more road construction could be triggering the deadly slips.

16 dead, 40 missing after powerful landslides in Nepal

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is devastating for many Asian countries. Unemployment in Nepal has now become a major concern. Watch report.

The economic impact of COVID-19 in Nepal: 1/4 of Nepali workers unemployed

Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda&nbsp;has asked the party workers to prepare for the "worst" as the ongoing power tussle between him and Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has intensified with no solution in sight.

Oli and Prachanda have held at least ten meetings in recent weeks to sort out the differences between them. But, as the Prime Minister did not accept the condition of a one-man-one-post, the talks failed. Oli has refused to give up his post as prime minister as well as a co-chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP).

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-nepal-may-see-remittance-contraction-of-287-in-2020-says-adb-318569" hreflang="en">COVID-19: Nepal may see remittance contraction of 28.7% in 2020, says ADB</a>

A bitter internal feud has been brewing in the ruling NCP since the last few weeks after top party leaders, including Prachanda, demanded Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were "neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate." The opponents of Oli are also against his autocratic style of functioning.

"Our main concern is not about gaining power, what we want is to follow the proper procedure while running the NCP. We are not focusing on gaining any position, but our fight is against the wrong trend developing in the party," Prachanda told a select group of journalists during a special briefing on Wednesday.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-kp-oli-prachanda-meeting-postponed-for-a-day-318442" hreflang="en">Nepal: KP Oli-Prachanda meeting postponed for a day</a>

The dissident group accused Oli of trying to damage the image of other senior leaders of the party, the daily reported. 
Prachanda and Nepal have claimed that the majority of the powerful Central Working Committee members have supported them while raising voice against Oli.

Prachanda also alleged that while the Standing Committee meeting was in progress, at the initiative of Prime Minister Oli a new party was registered under the name of a lesser-known person at the Election Commission with the intention to split the ruling party. 
"If one chairman (PM Oli) does not follow the proper procedure of the party then how can the unity of the party remain intact," he wondered.

Prachanda claimed that he and other senior leaders of the party were trying to save the party by creating a favourable situation. 
"We are trying for the best outcome but the communists of this country should also be prepared for the worst thing to happen," Prachanda told media persons, indicating a possible split in the ruling party.

"I had agreed to make Oli Prime Minister for a full 5 years term and enjoy the executive chairman's position in the party for creating a better environment within the party," said Prachanda.

"Oli has dragged the party towards anarchism by calling separate gatherings," Prachanda said.

During the press briefing, the senior leaders also accused Prime Oli of making political appointments on his own choice without consulting with the party.

Madhav Nepal accused Oli of working in the vested interest of a certain group and encouraging corrupt people while making appointments.

Meanwhile, PM Oli's chief advisor Bishnu Rimal has slammed Shrestha.

"Don't encourage groupism in the party at a time when the country is passing through a crisis. Enough is enough," he wrote on Twitter.

On July 28, Prime Minister Oli postponed the crucial Standing Committee meeting for the ninth time.

While Oli wants to call the Secretariat meeting to resolve the differences, Prachanda says it would be inappropriate to call the Secretariat meeting as the Standing Committee meeting that was put off on July 28 is yet to be over.

Prime Minister Oli wants the Secretariat meeting to resolve the key issues of an intra-party dispute as he now commands a majority in the nine-member body.

Prachanda, who is backed by senior party leader and former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, believes that the Standing Committee could take decisions favourable to him as their faction commands a comfortable majority, according to reports.

Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has asked the party workers to prepare for the "worst" as the ongoing power tussle between him and Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has intensified with no solution in sight.

Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has asked the party workers to prepare for the "worst" as the ongoing power tussle between him and Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has intensified with no solution in sight. Oli and Prachanda have held at least ten meetings in recent weeks to sort out the differences between them. But, as the Prime Minister did not accept the condition of a one-man-one-post, the talks failed. Oli has refused to give up his post as prime minister as well as a co-chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP). Also read: COVID-19: Nepal may see remittance contraction of 28.7% in 2020, says ADB A bitter internal feud has been brewing in the ruling NCP since the last few weeks after top party leaders, including Prachanda, demanded Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were "neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate." The opponents of Oli are also against his autocratic style of functioning. "Our main concern is not about gaining power, what we want is to follow the proper procedure while running the NCP. We are not focusing on gaining any position, but our fight is against the wrong trend developing in the party," Prachanda told a select group of journalists during a special briefing on Wednesday. Also read: Nepal: KP Oli-Prachanda meeting postponed for a day The dissident group accused Oli of trying to damage the image of other senior leaders of the party, the daily reported. Prachanda and Nepal have claimed that the majority of the powerful Central Working Committee members have supported them while raising voice against Oli. Prachanda also alleged that while the Standing Committee meeting was in progress, at the initiative of Prime Minister Oli a new party was registered under the name of a lesser-known person at the Election Commission with the intention to split the ruling party. "If one chairman (PM Oli) does not follow the proper procedure of the party then how can the unity of the party remain intact," he wondered. Prachanda claimed that he and other senior leaders of the party were trying to save the party by creating a favourable situation. "We are trying for the best outcome but the communists of this country should also be prepared for the worst thing to happen," Prachanda told media persons, indicating a possible split in the ruling party. "I had agreed to make Oli Prime Minister for a full 5 years term and enjoy the executive chairman's position in the party for creating a better environment within the party," said Prachanda. "Oli has dragged the party towards anarchism by calling separate gatherings," Prachanda said. During the press briefing, the senior leaders also accused Prime Oli of making political appointments on his own choice without consulting with the party. Madhav Nepal accused Oli of working in the vested interest of a certain group and encouraging corrupt people while making appointments. Meanwhile, PM Oli's chief advisor Bishnu Rimal has slammed Shrestha. "Don't encourage groupism in the party at a time when the country is passing through a crisis. Enough is enough," he wrote on Twitter. On July 28, Prime Minister Oli postponed the crucial Standing Committee meeting for the ninth time. While Oli wants to call the Secretariat meeting to resolve the differences, Prachanda says it would be inappropriate to call the Secretariat meeting as the Standing Committee meeting that was put off on July 28 is yet to be over. Prime Minister Oli wants the Secretariat meeting to resolve the key issues of an intra-party dispute as he now commands a majority in the nine-member body. Prachanda, who is backed by senior party leader and former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, believes that the Standing Committee could take decisions favourable to him as their faction commands a comfortable majority, according to reports.

Prachanda tells party workers to prepare for worst as power tussle with PM Oli intensifies

Nepal may&nbsp;see 28.7 percent contraction in remittance in 2020, highest in the developing Asia&nbsp;amid a COVID-19 pandemic that has devastated economies, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

On the&nbsp;basis of the baseline data of 2018, this translates to an estimated loss of $2.32 billion as&nbsp;Nepali migrant workers sent home $8.29 billion in that year, according to the World Bank data.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-kp-oli-prachanda-meeting-postponed-for-a-day-318442" hreflang="en">Nepal: KP Oli-Prachanda meeting postponed for a day</a>

The report, called ‘Covid-19 Impact on International Migration, Remittances, and Recipient Households in Developing Asia’ was released this week stated ''the coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic is expected to hit remittances hard in Asia and the Pacific".

The countries facing "more severe" effects are those where the share of remittances to the gross domestic product and per capita remittances are high, such as Tonga, Samoa and other Pacific nations, it said.&nbsp;Nepal’s share of remittance to the country’s GDP stands at 27 percent.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/coronavirus-outbreak-should-not-be-used-to-target-government-nepal-pm-oli-318156" hreflang="en">Coronavirus outbreak should not be used to target government: Nepal PM Oli</a>

According to&nbsp;Gunakar Bhatta, spokesperson for Nepal’s central bank, Nepal Rastra Bank&nbsp;“Obviously, the situation is uncertain. The remittance income will not see a contraction by one-fourth as reported.”

The Manila-based lender said&nbsp;“Without continuous remittance flows, remittance-dependent households can fall into poverty or have difficulty meeting basic essential needs, as well as access to education and health services. Loan repayment is another challenge for remittance recipient households''.

"The worst-case scenario assumes that the domestic outbreak control and resumption of economic activities take a year's time," it said. "Uncertainty looms about the timing of full recovery, even as lockdowns are lifted."

Developing Asia, a group of 45 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, is forecast to clock up its weakest growth in nearly six decades this year, the lender said in its Asian Development Outlook report issued in June.

Nepal may see 28.7 percent contraction in remittance in 2020, highest in the developing Asia amid a COVID-19 pandemic that has devastated economies, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Nepal may see 28.7 percent contraction in remittance in 2020, highest in the developing Asia amid a COVID-19 pandemic that has devastated economies, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). On the basis of the baseline data of 2018, this translates to an estimated loss of $2.32 billion as Nepali migrant workers sent home $8.29 billion in that year, according to the World Bank data. Also read: Nepal: KP Oli-Prachanda meeting postponed for a day The report, called ‘Covid-19 Impact on International Migration, Remittances, and Recipient Households in Developing Asia’ was released this week stated ''the coronavirus pandemic is expected to hit remittances hard in Asia and the Pacific". The countries facing "more severe" effects are those where the share of remittances to the gross domestic product and per capita remittances are high, such as Tonga, Samoa and other Pacific nations, it said. Nepal’s share of remittance to the country’s GDP stands at 27 percent. Also read: Coronavirus outbreak should not be used to target government: Nepal PM Oli According to Gunakar Bhatta, spokesperson for Nepal’s central bank, Nepal Rastra Bank “Obviously, the situation is uncertain. The remittance income will not see a contraction by one-fourth as reported.” The Manila-based lender said “Without continuous remittance flows, remittance-dependent households can fall into poverty or have difficulty meeting basic essential needs, as well as access to education and health services. Loan repayment is another challenge for remittance recipient households''. "The worst-case scenario assumes that the domestic outbreak control and resumption of economic activities take a year's time," it said. "Uncertainty looms about the timing of full recovery, even as lockdowns are lifted." Developing Asia, a group of 45 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, is forecast to clock up its weakest growth in nearly six decades this year, the lender said in its Asian Development Outlook report issued in June.

COVID-19: Nepal may see remittance contraction of 28.7% in 2020, says ADB

At least 132 people have lost their lives in about 445 incidents of landslides, flash floods, and other floods triggered by incessant rainfall in the past 40 days, in Nepal.

As per the natural calamity statistics recorded by Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority till yesterday, at least 132 people had lost their lives whereas 53 were missing, and 128 were reported to be injured.

Around a thousand families have been directly affected since the monsoon season started in Nepal. This year the monsoon season hit the mountainous country last month.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepals-covid-19-tally-rises-to-18241-315538" hreflang="en">Nepal's COVID-19 tally rises to 18,241</a>

By now this has triggered incidents like floods and landslides in 70 of the 77 districts in the country.The Government of Nepal is yet to ascertain loss of properties in the incidents. This calculation is expected to rise on further as incidents of calamities have increased this year in comparison to previous year records.

As per the record of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, last year in the first 40 days of the monsoon season, only 48 people had lost their lives but the number this year increased by almost 3 times for the same considered time duration.

Landslides over major highways in various parts of the nation has disrupted life as the road connecting Kathmandu with other districts is still struggling to start its track activities. People living alongside the highway have been rendered homeless.

"There's no condition to go up there. My house now is surrounded by a stream making it totally inaccessible. Previously it was just a small stream," said Ramkumar Ghalan to ANI, a highway-side resident in Chitwan whose house is now surrounded by a downward stream of the flash floods.

In the past 10 years, Nepal has recorded 4,500 cases of landslides, flash floods, avalanches and heavy rainfall incidents in which a total of 1,952 people have lost their lives.

It has also been estimated that maximum property has been destroyed.In a span of 10 years, 19 major incidents of avalanches have been recorded by the government.

These incidents reportedly claimed the lives of 40 people. Nepal's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in the coming days as the monsoon season is slated to last for an additional 60 days. This bears the potential capacity to aggravate the situation around the nation.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

At least 132 people have lost their lives in about 445 incidents of landslides, flash floods, and other floods triggered by incessant rainfall in the past 40 days, in Nepal.

At least 132 people have lost their lives in about 445 incidents of landslides, flash floods, and other floods triggered by incessant rainfall in the past 40 days, in Nepal. As per the natural calamity statistics recorded by Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority till yesterday, at least 132 people had lost their lives whereas 53 were missing, and 128 were reported to be injured. Around a thousand families have been directly affected since the monsoon season started in Nepal. This year the monsoon season hit the mountainous country last month. Also read: Nepal's COVID-19 tally rises to 18,241 By now this has triggered incidents like floods and landslides in 70 of the 77 districts in the country.The Government of Nepal is yet to ascertain loss of properties in the incidents. This calculation is expected to rise on further as incidents of calamities have increased this year in comparison to previous year records. As per the record of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, last year in the first 40 days of the monsoon season, only 48 people had lost their lives but the number this year increased by almost 3 times for the same considered time duration. Landslides over major highways in various parts of the nation has disrupted life as the road connecting Kathmandu with other districts is still struggling to start its track activities. People living alongside the highway have been rendered homeless. "There's no condition to go up there. My house now is surrounded by a stream making it totally inaccessible. Previously it was just a small stream," said Ramkumar Ghalan to ANI, a highway-side resident in Chitwan whose house is now surrounded by a downward stream of the flash floods. In the past 10 years, Nepal has recorded 4,500 cases of landslides, flash floods, avalanches and heavy rainfall incidents in which a total of 1,952 people have lost their lives. It has also been estimated that maximum property has been destroyed.In a span of 10 years, 19 major incidents of avalanches have been recorded by the government. These incidents reportedly claimed the lives of 40 people. Nepal's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in the coming days as the monsoon season is slated to last for an additional 60 days. This bears the potential capacity to aggravate the situation around the nation.

132 dead by rain triggered floods and landslides in past 40 days in Nepal

The Nepal Communist Party standing committee meeting which was scheduled to take place today has been postponed again. The talks were postponed after PM KP Sharma Oli refused to attend the meeting. Watch report.

Nepal's Communist party meet delayed as PM Oli refused to attend meet

Nepal said Tuesday it will resume international commercial flights in mid-August, in a boost for its coronavirus-hit tourism sector.

The Himalayan nation shut its airports in late March to combat the spread of the virus, which has so far infected 17,844 people and claimed 40 lives in the country.

The shutdown hit just before the peak of the tourism season, when hundreds of mountaineers and trekkers visit Nepal, costing the industry, a key part of the economy,&nbsp;millions of dollars.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/how-china-saved-nepali-pm-kp-sharma-olis-chair-314764" hreflang="en">How China saved Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli's chair</a>

The decision to restart commercial domestic and international flights from August 17 was taken in a cabinet meeting Monday, Nepal's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Yogesh Bhattarai said.

"The ministry is working on safety protocols for airport management, flight operators and passengers for the purpose," he told AFP.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-ruling-partys-standing-committee-meeting-postponed-for-seventh-time-until-tuesday-314462" hreflang="en">Nepal ruling party's Standing Committee meeting postponed for seventh time until Tuesday</a>

All arriving and departing international passengers would need to have a certificate saying they are not carrying the virus.

Bhattarai said arriving travellers would also have to stay in quarantine, without specifying the duration.

About one-third of the 1.2 million visitors to Nepal last year arrived during the autumn season, according to government figures.

"It is... positive news and we have been receiving questions from clients," Nabin Trital of the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal told AFP.

"We are discussing... protocols to ensure (the) safety of those who visit."

Nepal said Tuesday it will resume international commercial flights in mid-August, in a boost for its coronavirus-hit tourism sector. The Himalayan nation shut its airports in late March to combat the spread of the virus, which has so far infected 17,844 people and claimed 40 lives in the country.

Nepal said Tuesday it will resume international commercial flights in mid-August, in a boost for its coronavirus-hit tourism sector. The Himalayan nation shut its airports in late March to combat the spread of the virus, which has so far infected 17,844 people and claimed 40 lives in the country. The shutdown hit just before the peak of the tourism season, when hundreds of mountaineers and trekkers visit Nepal, costing the industry, a key part of the economy, millions of dollars. Also read: How China saved Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli's chair The decision to restart commercial domestic and international flights from August 17 was taken in a cabinet meeting Monday, Nepal's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Yogesh Bhattarai said. "The ministry is working on safety protocols for airport management, flight operators and passengers for the purpose," he told AFP. Also read: Nepal ruling party's Standing Committee meeting postponed for seventh time until Tuesday All arriving and departing international passengers would need to have a certificate saying they are not carrying the virus. Bhattarai said arriving travellers would also have to stay in quarantine, without specifying the duration. About one-third of the 1.2 million visitors to Nepal last year arrived during the autumn season, according to government figures. "It is... positive news and we have been receiving questions from clients," Nabin Trital of the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal told AFP. "We are discussing... protocols to ensure (the) safety of those who visit."

Nepal to resume flights in boost for virus-hit tourism sector

A group of cable operators in Nepal have now decided to lift the ban on Indian private news channels in the country. Watch report.

Ban on Indian private news channels lifted in Nepal | World News

In his quest to prove his nationalistic credentials, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has turned to religion.

Gravitas: Nepal: KP Sharma Oli's desperate bid to hang onto power

A new report has levied serious charges of corruption against Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Already, senior members of his government are under investigation for graft.

Gravitas: Nepal: KP Sharma Oli faces serious corruption charges

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was imprisoned at age 22 for the murder of a farmer in eastern Nepal. How did Oli rise to the highest office in Nepal?

Gravitas: Who is KP Sharma Oli?

India is Nepal's biggest development and trade partner. It depends on India for essential supplies. 8 million Nepalese citizens live and work in India. New Delhi pays $12 billion in pensions to Nepalese nationals every year. Can Nepal afford to burn bridges with India?

Gravitas: Can Nepal afford to burn bridges with India?

Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced thousands in western&nbsp;Nepal, officials said on Saturday.

Twenty people were killed and at least 13 others were missing in Myagdi district, 200 km (125 miles) northwest of the capital Kathmandu, where several houses were destroyed on Friday, district administrator Gyan Nath Dhakal said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepali-pm-oli-vows-to-protect-national-territorial-integrity-in-televised-address-312375" hreflang="en">Nepali PM Oli vows to protect 'national, territorial integrity' in televised address</a>

"Rescuers are looking for those who are still missing in Myagdi," Dhakal said, adding that 50 people had been plucked to safety using helicopters. "Eleven people who were injured in the landslides have been moved to nearby hospitals," he said.

In neighbouring Kaski district, seven people were killed, said a second government official in the tourist town of Pokhara.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/land-of-myths-and-hypocrisy-nepal-turns-blind-eye-towards-own-mistakes-312370" hreflang="en">Land of myths and hypocrisy: Nepal turns blind eye towards own mistakes</a>

Another seven were killed in Jajarkot district in the far west.

"We are searching for eight people who are still missing," said Kishore Shrestha, a senior police official, said.

Six people were killed in Gulmi, Lamjung and Sindhupalchowk in central&nbsp;Nepal.

In the southern plains bordering India, the Koshi river, which causes deadly floods in Bihar almost every year, was flowing above the danger level, police said.

Landslides and flash floods are a common occurrence in mountainous&nbsp;Nepal&nbsp;during the June-September monsoon every year.

Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced thousands in western Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Twenty people were killed and at least 13 others were missing in Myagdi district, 200 km (125 miles) northwest of the capital Kathmandu, where several houses were destroyed on Friday, district administrator Gyan Nath Dhakal said.

Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced thousands in western Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Twenty people were killed and at least 13 others were missing in Myagdi district, 200 km (125 miles) northwest of the capital Kathmandu, where several houses were destroyed on Friday, district administrator Gyan Nath Dhakal said. Also read: Nepali PM Oli vows to protect 'national, territorial integrity' in televised address "Rescuers are looking for those who are still missing in Myagdi," Dhakal said, adding that 50 people had been plucked to safety using helicopters. "Eleven people who were injured in the landslides have been moved to nearby hospitals," he said. In neighbouring Kaski district, seven people were killed, said a second government official in the tourist town of Pokhara. Also read: Land of myths and hypocrisy: Nepal turns blind eye towards own mistakes Another seven were killed in Jajarkot district in the far west. "We are searching for eight people who are still missing," said Kishore Shrestha, a senior police official, said. Six people were killed in Gulmi, Lamjung and Sindhupalchowk in central Nepal. In the southern plains bordering India, the Koshi river, which causes deadly floods in Bihar almost every year, was flowing above the danger level, police said. Landslides and flash floods are a common occurrence in mountainous Nepal during the June-September monsoon every year.

Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing

Nepal parliament has delayed taking up the constitutional amendment for the Nepal Map that was to be taken up by the House of Representatives. New Nepal Map showcasing Indian territories as Nepal territories can get legal backing only once the constitution can be amended.No reason has been given why Constitution Amendment Bill for Nepal Map was removed from Nepal's House of Representatives agenda.

Nepal Parliament delays taking up of constitutional amendment on new map

While addressing the Parliament, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli blamed India for the spread of coronavirus in the neighbouring countries and said the virus from India is more lethal than the Chinese and Italian ones.

Nepal PM: Indian virus more lethal than Chinese and Italian

After #MapFixing, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli has blamed India for the spread of coronavirus cases in his country. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about Nepal's latest provocation.

Gravitas: After Map Fixing, Nepal PM blames India for coronavirus spread

Nepal will publish a new political map asserting its claim over the Kalapani region that has been at the centre of a simmering territorial dispute with India.

Nepal to publish new political map

Fifteen tourists from Kerala died&nbsp;after they fell unconscious due to gas leak from a heater in their room at a resort in Nepal.

Soon after they were found unconscious in their room, authorities airlifted them to a Kathmandu hospital where the staff declared them dead.

"All eight were airlifted and brought to hospital in Kathmandu. A doctor from the Indian mission was also immediately sent to the concerned hospital to check on the welfare of patients and to provide necessary assistance," the Indian Embassy stated. "We have now been informed that all eight patients did not survive," they added.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-retains-top-spot-in-sdg-index-bihar-ranks-last-niti-aayog-271251">Kerala retains top spot in SDG Index, Bihar ranks last: NITI Aayog</a>

The victims were identified as Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peethambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav Ranjith.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed "deep grief" over the incident, a release from the Chief Minister's Office said. On the basis of the directions given by the Chief Minister, NORKA (Non Resident Keralite Affairs) officials have got in touch with the Indian Embassy in Nepal.

The bodies are expected to be brought to the state tomorrow after post-mortem, the statement added.

The deceased - two couples and four children - were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination.

They were on their way back home and stayed at Everest Panorama Resort in Daman in Makawanpur district on Monday night. According to the manager at the resort, the guests stayed in a room and turned on a gas heater to keep themselves warm.

Although they had booked a total of four rooms, eight of them stayed in a room and remaining others in another room, the manager said, adding that all the windows and the door of the room were bolted from inside.

The Indian mission has assured all necessary assistance to the family members of the victims.

(With inputs from agencies)

Fifteen tourists from Kerala died after they fell unconscious due to gas leak from a heater in their room at a resort in Nepal. Soon after they were found unconscious in their room, authorities airlifted them to a Kathmandu hospital where the staff declared them dead.

Fifteen tourists from Kerala died after they fell unconscious due to gas leak from a heater in their room at a resort in Nepal. Soon after they were found unconscious in their room, authorities airlifted them to a Kathmandu hospital where the staff declared them dead. "All eight were airlifted and brought to hospital in Kathmandu. A doctor from the Indian mission was also immediately sent to the concerned hospital to check on the welfare of patients and to provide necessary assistance," the Indian Embassy stated. "We have now been informed that all eight patients did not survive," they added. Also Read: Kerala retains top spot in SDG Index, Bihar ranks last: NITI Aayog The victims were identified as Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peethambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav Ranjith. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed "deep grief" over the incident, a release from the Chief Minister's Office said. On the basis of the directions given by the Chief Minister, NORKA (Non Resident Keralite Affairs) officials have got in touch with the Indian Embassy in Nepal. The bodies are expected to be brought to the state tomorrow after post-mortem, the statement added. The deceased - two couples and four children - were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination. They were on their way back home and stayed at Everest Panorama Resort in Daman in Makawanpur district on Monday night. According to the manager at the resort, the guests stayed in a room and turned on a gas heater to keep themselves warm. Although they had booked a total of four rooms, eight of them stayed in a room and remaining others in another room, the manager said, adding that all the windows and the door of the room were bolted from inside. The Indian mission has assured all necessary assistance to the family members of the victims. (With inputs from agencies)

Kerala CM expresses 'deep grief' after 8 Indians die due to possible gas leak in Nepal

Nepal on Thursday expressed concern over recent development in the middle eastern region which hosts about a million of its citizens. 
 
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has released a statement expressing concern over the recent development in West Asia after Iranian General <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-missile-attack-news-solemanis-killing-was-american-justice-says-trump-at-campaign-rally-in-ohio-273302">Qasem Soleimani</a> was killed in a US drone strike near <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-boris-johnson-calls-for-end-to-hostilities-with-us-in-call-to-irans-rouhani-273248">Baghdad International Airport</a>. 
 
Killing of the Iranian General on Friday in the drone strike last week in Iraq escalated tensions between Iran and the United States. 
 
Iran had launched strikes against Iraqi bases where US troops are stationed on Wednesday. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ejaz-lakdawala-a-former-member-of-dawood-ibrahims-gang-arrested-in-patna-by-mumbai-police-273266">Kathmandu</a> has asked parties in the region to exercise restraints from taking measures and actions that contribute to the further escalation of tensions. 
 
"The Government of Nepal is following with serious concern the recent developments in the West Asian region. The region hosts a large number of Nepali migrant workers and therefore security and safety of our people in the region become a matter of utmost priority for Nepal," the release from Foreign Ministry states. 
 
"We call upon all sides to exercise restraints from taking measures and actions that contribute to the escalation of tension and endanger peace and stability in the region. It has been a principled position of Nepal that all disputes and differences must be resolved through peaceful means," the release further adds. 
 
The MoFA on Thursday also held a separate meeting with stakeholders and officials from various concerning ministry and discussed measures to be adopted if the condition worsens. It has decided to form an Inbound Coordination Committee to watch on the condition there and take actions as needed for the security of the Nepali migrant workers.

Nepal on Thursday expressed concern over recent development in the middle eastern region which hosts about a million of its citizens. Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has released a statement expressing concern over the recent development in West Asia after Iranian General Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport.

Nepal on Thursday expressed concern over recent development in the middle eastern region which hosts about a million of its citizens. Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has released a statement expressing concern over the recent development in West Asia after Iranian General Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport. Killing of the Iranian General on Friday in the drone strike last week in Iraq escalated tensions between Iran and the United States. Iran had launched strikes against Iraqi bases where US troops are stationed on Wednesday. Kathmandu has asked parties in the region to exercise restraints from taking measures and actions that contribute to the further escalation of tensions. "The Government of Nepal is following with serious concern the recent developments in the West Asian region. The region hosts a large number of Nepali migrant workers and therefore security and safety of our people in the region become a matter of utmost priority for Nepal," the release from Foreign Ministry states. "We call upon all sides to exercise restraints from taking measures and actions that contribute to the escalation of tension and endanger peace and stability in the region. It has been a principled position of Nepal that all disputes and differences must be resolved through peaceful means," the release further adds. The MoFA on Thursday also held a separate meeting with stakeholders and officials from various concerning ministry and discussed measures to be adopted if the condition worsens. It has decided to form an Inbound Coordination Committee to watch on the condition there and take actions as needed for the security of the Nepali migrant workers.

Nepal concerned over recent development in Middle East after Soleimani's killing

nepal-news

Nepal News, News on Nepal News, stories on Nepal News, articles on Nepal News, Nepal News stories at Wion, Nepal News news, Nepal News latest news

nepal news

Kathmandu: Prohibitory orders imposed for a week amid spike in coronavirus cases

Exclusive: Nepal and China to jointly announce Mount Everest's new height

India-Nepal talks today part of regular interaction: Border row will not be discussed

Nepal-India talks today: First normal engagement since border row

16 dead, 40 missing after powerful landslides in Nepal

The economic impact of COVID-19 in Nepal: 1/4 of Nepali workers unemployed

Prachanda tells party workers to prepare for worst as power tussle with PM Oli intensifies

COVID-19: Nepal may see remittance contraction of 28.7% in 2020, says ADB

132 dead by rain triggered floods and landslides in past 40 days in Nepal

Nepal's Communist party meet delayed as PM Oli refused to attend meet

Nepal to resume flights in boost for virus-hit tourism sector

Ban on Indian private news channels lifted in Nepal | World News

Gravitas: Nepal: KP Sharma Oli's desperate bid to hang onto power

Gravitas: Nepal: KP Sharma Oli's desperate bid to hang onto power

Gravitas: Nepal: KP Sharma Oli faces serious corruption charges

Gravitas: Who is KP Sharma Oli?

Gravitas: Can Nepal afford to burn bridges with India?

Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing

Nepal Parliament delays taking up of constitutional amendment on new map

Nepal PM: Indian virus more lethal than Chinese and Italian

Gravitas: After Map Fixing, Nepal PM blames India for coronavirus spread

Nepal to publish new political map

Kerala CM expresses 'deep grief' after 8 Indians die due to possible gas leak in Nepal

Nepal concerned over recent development in Middle East after Soleimani's killing