गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ NC Demands Urgency from State and Local Governments to Adress the Ongoing Pandemic Politics NC Demands Urgency from State and Local Governments to Adress the Ongoing Pandemic KathmanduPati August 11, 2020 Kaski – Ward chairpersons elected from Nepali Congress (NC) in Pokhara metropolis have expressed concern over the irresponsibility of the Gandaki state government and the Pokhara metropolitan city during the pandemic. On behalf of ward chairs, NC Pokhara metropolis party leader and whip Ramraj Lamichhane urged in a statement on Monday the Gandaki state government and the Pokhara metropolitan city to focus their serious attention towards addressing the ongoing pandemic. He also urged the public to adopt security measures on an individual level rather to solely rely and expect it from the federal, state and local governments. In the statement, he appealed to the public to remain in their homes at all times, except for essential duties, to maintain physical distancing along with the liberal use of sanitizers throughout the course of trade and business activities, to continue hand-washing with soap and water, to wear face masks mandatorily and to avoid organizing programs in order to contain the virus transmission. The main opposition Nepali Congress has also urged the authorities to arrange additional beds in isolation wards with number of infected reaching 147 in Pokhara alone. Write your comments RELATED NEWS India’s voter roll revision sparks protests French student protests escalate into National crisis, hundreds of schools… Australia announces A$15 Million more for flood-hit Nepal US prepares for possible major military strike on Iran, Axios… Government backs efforts to build advertising sector as independent industry Government seeks partners to build shelters for flood-displaced families Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Now more than ever, support the IT sector Tourism entrepreneurs get crash course in Chinese language Why the PLA broadcasted Punjabi songs for Indian troops Time Tested Friendship-Suresh Sharma Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer WAP and the portrayal of the female body as a commodity India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak United front against China -Suresh Sharma
