News
Travel
Pashupathinath temple closed in Nepal amid surge in cases

South Asia Monitor/NITN | @notintownlive | 23 Apr 2021, 08:00 am

Pashupathinath temple closed in Nepal amid surge in cases Pashupatinath Temple

Amid rising cases of Covid-19 infections in Kathmandu valley in Nepal, the revered Pashupatinath temple will remain closed for people starting Friday, The Himalayan Times said.

The temple trust said the move came after the issuance of health protocol by the government in line with the Infectious Disease Control Act, 1964 for the containment of COVID-19.

However, the regular worship would continue. The trust has also suspended all activities in the area in view of the rising cases. In the statement, they also apologize to people for the convenience caused due to the ban.

Last year, too, the temple remained closed for at least nine months when the country witnessed the first wave of infections.

The government has tightened measures in recent weeks to control the spread of the virus. The temple trust has also requested people to strictly follow health guidelines during funerals and other important
rituals.

Lufthansa Turns Munich Layo ...

Lufthansa has introduced a new stopover programme that gives passengers travelling on selected routes from Singapore and the United States the option to extend their layover in Munich into a city stay of up to seven days.

Air India Unveils Points Fe ...

Maharaja Club, Air India’s frequent flyer programme, has launched a Points Fest for its Maharaja Club members to celebrate adding 100+ brands to its partnership network between FY 2023 and FY 2026.

Spirit Airlines Halts Opera ...

Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier known for offering some of the cheapest airfares in exchange for limited onboard services, has announced it is shutting down operations after 34 years in business.