Government's "smart" lockdown plans and Gaurika's Nepali record at Tokyo Olympics: Last 7 days in Nepal

A group of women line up to receive a dose of Shinopharm Vero cell COVID-19 vaccine in Kathmandu, Nepal. 31 July 2021.

Source: EPA

The government proposal of the so-called "smart" lockdowns will allow governments to enforce localised restrictions on people's movement and Gaurika Singh creates a new Nepal record at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Listen here to find out what else made the headlines in Nepal in the past 7 days.


A text version of this news report is available in Nepali. Click on the link below to read.

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