Monday, April 20th, 2026

Rural municipality vice-chair gets infection



OKHALDHUNGA: Vice-chair of Likhu rural municipality Shanta Dhungel has tested positive for coronavirus.

She had been working actively to create public awareness and manage quarantines to the COVID-19 suspected persons and treatment to the infected ones.

She had been Kathmandu in connection with the works of rural municipality some days back. She had undergone test after experiencing symptoms.

Her result was positive, said chief of District Health Office, Suman Tiwari. Dhungel’s health condition is normal and staying in home isolation.

“I’ve no serious problem on my health, so taking rest at home. I hope I return to work soon after beating the infection,” she shared. It is the first time the people’s representative tested positive for COVID-19 in the district.

Currently there are two positive persons receiving treatment at District Hospital, Rumjatar.

RSS

Publish Date : 23 August 2020 23:03 PM

Tsunami alert issued after powerful quake off northeastern Japan

TOKYO: A strong earthquake off the northeastern coast of Japan

Lightning kills 26-year-old in Gorkha

GORKHA: A youth has died after being struck by lightning

John and The Locals: From new year performance to U.S. tour

KATHMANDU: The Nepali band John and The Locals, known for

Home Minister Gurung denies share investment allegations, calls claims baseless

KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudan Gurung has issued a clarification regarding

Iran declines participation in upcoming US talks in Pakistan amid rising tensions

KATHMANDU: Iran is not planning to participate in the upcoming