Rights activists demand the government to withdraw its ‘irresponsible’ decision, which could put thousands of vulnerable people at risk of extreme poverty.

More than 500 traffic personnel have been assigned on duty close to their residence, and they have plenty of time to spend time with their loved ones.

At least one member needs to perform labour work assigned by local authorities, if the family is to receive essential supplies from the government.

Protracted lockdown has affected thousands of people in Kathmandu who have come from other parts of the country for jobs and studies.

There have been several complaints about ambulance drivers refusing service during the lockdown.

Doctors at Teku hospital say out of around 750 people who come for Covid-19 test every day, over 40 percent people come as forced by their landlords.

Public health experts say since the virus is here to stay, the government should focus on resuming daily life with precautions in place.

Overspeeding on empty roads has caused 10 deaths in the last 48 days, according to the traffic division office.

Projects face labour crunch due to the lockdown as most workers have returned home.

Biratnagar city had helped 160 Valley residents to retrun home during lockdown but they were stopped at Nagdhunga.

In an inspirational display of humanity, several groups around Kathmandu are making sure the most vulnerable in our society have food to eat in this time of crisis.

Arjun Dhungana, a wholesaler at Balkhu vegetable market, finds happiness in putting vegetables on the plates of the needy.

If restrictions remain for a long time, methodology might be changed, says official

With tourist arrivals suddenly dropping, restaurant business was among the first casualties of the pandemic.

Without adequate rations and no savings, many are making a long walk back to their hometowns.