BIRATNAGAR: A staff nurse employed at Nobel Medical College in Biratnagar, Morang, has been discovered murdered. Police have reported the murder of 22-year-old Chandrika Kumari Das, originally from Siraha. Das resided in a rented room near the hospital. Her body was discovered in the bathroom of her rented room. Upon examination, the police have stated […]
The new batch of MBBS students at Biratnagar-based Nobel Medical College have been prohibited to attend classes after they denied paying the extra fess demanded by the college.
The Nobel Medical College (NMC) has been demanding an extra amount of Rs. 1 million from the students going beyond the fee ceiling set by the government.
The classes of the first year MBBS students was scheduled to start from December 5 but the demand for extra fees has upset the schedule.
The students have already deposited Rs. 1,478,675 in the account of Kathmandu University as the first instalment under the rule set by the government as per the National Medical Education Act.
However, the college is demanding more money under the heading of university affiliation fee and hostel fee.
ITAHARI, May 26: Local traders, entrepreneurs and other social activists of Itahari have started privately-run PCR testing facility here from Tuesday. This is the first privately led PCR testing facility in the Sub-Metropolitan City.
The testing is carried out at People's Multiple Health Institute of Itahari-10. A 80-bed isolation center is also set up at the venue. According to Pawan Adhikari, one of the activists involved in the setup of the facility, the PCR testing for suspected COVID-19 patients will be done in association with the Nobel Medical College of Biratngar. The PCR testing will not be free, said Adhikari. He said the price for PCR testing is Rs. 750 and the results will be provided to the beneficiaries without any delay.
The isolation center is equipped with television, high-speed internet, motivational books and some sporting equipment. Medical professionals would be available at the spot which is provided security by Nepal Army, said Adhikari. He added, ''We are prepared to initiate this center at the earliest. However, we could not do so owing to varied obstacles.''
In Itahari, local government has also set up a 50-bed isolation center at Itahari Stadium. The center carries out free PCR testing of 100 individuals in a day on an average, said deputy mayor Laxmi Gautam. According to Gautam, the testing rate will be tripled in the days ahead. Itahari is collaborating with BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences and Provincial Laboratory of Biratnagar for PCR testing.
MORANG, Oct 6: Two more COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded in Morang district on Tuesday. Both the patients were undergoing treatment at the Nobel Medical College in Biratnagar.
