Gandaki Province is not using time it bought with prohibitory orders, health officials say

Local units have rushed to impose restrictions while the provincial government has failed to strengthen health facilities.

Shamsher BK of Nayagaun, owns a clothing store at Prithvi Chowk in Pokhara. The 45-year-old has a family of five to look after but the Covid-19 pandemic has severely curtailed his income.