WORLD, Coronavirus
India’s daily COVID-19 cases rise by record 346,786 - health ministry
India’s daily COVID-19 cases rise by record 346,786 - health...
NEW DELHI, April 24: India posted a record tally of 346,786 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, while daily deaths from COVID-19 also jumped by a record, government data released on Saturday showed.
Apr 24, 2021
SOCIETY
People forced to drink polluted river water
People forced to drink polluted river water
MYAGDI, April 24: Drying up of water sources has forced the residents of Aula in Annapurna Rural Municipality to drink water from the local river.
Apr 24, 2021
WORLD
Canadian PM Trudeau receives first dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine
Canadian PM Trudeau receives first dose of AstraZeneca's COV...
CANADA, April 24: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday received his first dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine at an Ottawa pharmacy, telling reporters "I'm very excited" as the needle entered his arm.
Apr 24, 2021
SOCIETY
New Oxygen plants in Jhapa hospitals
New Oxygen plants in Jhapa hospitals
JHAPA, April 24: As the second wave of Coronavirus infection intensifies further, four hospitals in Jhapa district have begun setting up oxygen plants.
Apr 24, 2021
WORLD
US to resume J&J COVID vaccinations despite rare clot risk
US to resume J&J COVID vaccinations despite rare clot risk
USA, April 24: U.S. health officials lifted an 11-day pause on COVID-19 vaccinations using Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose shot on Friday, after scientific advisers decided its benefits outweigh a rare risk of blood clot.
Apr 24, 2021
NEPAL
Nepal Republic Media enters 13th year
Nepal Republic Media enters 13th year
KATHMANDU, April 24: Nepal Republic Media (NRM) is celebrating its 13th anniversary today.
Apr 24, 2021
NEPAL, ECONOMY, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Dharahara to be inaugurated today
Dharahara to be inaugurated today
KATHMANDU, April 24: The tallest view tower in the Kathmandu Valley which collapsed during the 2015 earthquake is being inaugurated today at 11AM.
Apr 24, 2021
WORLD
Hospitals overrun as India’s COVID-19 infections top global record for second day
Hospitals overrun as India’s COVID-19 infections top global...
INDIA, April 24: People across India scrambled for life-saving oxygen supplies on Friday and patients lay dying outside hospitals as the capital recorded the equivalent of one death from COVID-19 every five minutes.
Apr 24, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse snaps 5-week gaining streak
Nepse snaps 5-week gaining streak
KATHMANDU, April 23: After shooting up by over 61 points in the previous week, this week’s trading was mainly dominated by sellers. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed a notable dip with the index sinking 35.89 points on Sunday followed by a 37.57 points decline on Monday. While the ind...
Apr 23, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
UML takes action against four Karnali Province Assembly members
UML takes action against four Karnali Province Assembly memb...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The second meeting of the CPN-UML’s Tenth National General Convention Organising Committee held on Friday decided to take action against four members of the Karnali Province Assembly for defying the whip issued by the party during the voting process while Chief Minister Mahendra...
Apr 23, 2021