The 34-year-old, who won his first French crown in 2016, rattled through the third and fourth sets as Tsitsipas, playing in his maiden Grand Slam final, lost his intensity.

Floods in Bagmati and Lalbakaiya rivers had breached embankments and inundated settlements in Rautahat last year.

The workers have no source of income and have received no relief from the authorities and social organisations during the ongoing second coronavirus wave.

Preventing the spread of the virus is essential, but the rules unfairly impact small businesses over large businesses, insiders say.

Since the pandemic struck, incidences of human-tiger conflict have gone up. Experts suggest considering why people trespass on protected parks and why animals are wandering out.

Health Ministry officials say they can’t give permission immediately as the pandemic has yet to come under control.

Confusion created by KP Sharma Oli in Kathmandu has percolated into the provinces and it endangers implementation of federalism, experts say.

Prohibitory orders currently in place in the Valley have been extended by a week and the rest of country follows the model. Little else is being done to check virus spread.

Citizens’ groups say Oli, ministers are pressuring Dr Giri to grant affiliation to B&C Medical College.

Some relaxations have been allowed including stores selling essential goods including books and stationery to open till 11am. Visa processing will also be eased.

The Health Ministry reports 46 new deaths including figures from the past few days based on statistics from the Nepal Army.

Schools and teachers say the government should postpone the plan considering the pandemic.