KATHMANDU:  Tri Chandra Campus, the oldest college of Nepal, has shut down all its services after staffers of the college tested positive for COVID-19.

Issuing a notice on Monday, the college said it has shut down all its services starting Tuesday after some faculty members and the other employees at various departments of the college were diagnosed with the pandemic.

The college will remain closed until May 3, according to a press statement issued by Assistant Campus Chief Janak Raj Dhungana.

Essential administrative works, however, will continue as per the necessity, said the college.