गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Seven persons including a journalist succumb to COVID-19 Nepal Seven persons including a journalist succumb to COVID-19 KathmanduPati May 19, 2021 RUPANDHEI – As many as seven persons including a journalist succumbed to COVID-19. Four died in Butwal-based Lumbini Provincial Hospital while three breathed their last in Bhairahawa-based Bhim Hospital due to coronavirus infection as of 6.00 am this morning since last night. Journalist from Rupandehi Hikmat Chaudhary who was undergoing treatment at special hospital in Butwal lost his life to the coronavirus infection. Journalist Chaudhary, 61, of Tilottama-5 who has been under treatment since last May 8 passed away this morning. Chaudhary has been professionally associated with the Radio Lumbini for over 15 years. According to Hospital Spokesperson Dr Bishnu Gautam, a 60-year-old woman of Tinau-6, Palpa, a 52-year-old man of Butwal-13 and a 60-year-old man of Butwal-7 died in the provincial hospital today. Likewise, a 57-year-old man of Omasatiya, Rupandehi a 46-year-old man of Parasi and a 45-year-old man of Lumbini municipality died of coronavirus infection, informed Bhim Hospital spokesperson Narayan Pokharel. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Baglung flood death toll reaches three Teej being celebrated across the country today Constitution recognises ‘people’s war’ as armed conflict,none allowed for expression… Melamchi flood victims complain of not getting grant amount Eye Hospital and local governments continue collaboration for blindness elimination Today’s weather: light to heavy rainfall in different places Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more