Coronavirus
Global coronavirus death toll hits 200,000
Global coronavirus death toll hits 200,000
LONDON, April 26: Global deaths linked to the coronavirus passed 200,000 on Saturday, while confirmed cases of the virus are expected to hit 3 million in coming days, according to a Reuters tally.
Apr 26, 2020
OPINION
Charting a course for better days
Charting a course for better days
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global crisis that will continue for many months. It is already transforming social and economic life while altering the practice of politics and government. For Nepal, one of a relatively small group of countries that remains classified as a least developed cou...
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Four more COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital, 16 have recovered so far
Four more COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital, 16 hav...
KATHMANDU, April 26: Four COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospital after their recovery on Sunday. With this, the total number of active COVID-19 cases has come down to 35.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
Police refuse to register FIR against ex-minister Basnet, ex-IGP Khanal, ruling party lawm...
Police refuse to register FIR against ex-minister Basnet, ex...
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Metropolitan Police Range (MPR), Kathmandu, has refused to register the first information report (FIR) against ruling Nepal Communist Party lawmakers Mahesh Basnet and Kisan Shrestha, and former Inspector General of Nepal Police, Sarbendra Khanal for the alleged abduction of...
Apr 26, 2020
Coronavirus
India's Modi urges citizens follow lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
India's Modi urges citizens follow lockdown as coronavirus c...
NEW DELHI, April 26: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to strictly comply with a nationwide lockdown and maintain social distancing norms, as cases of coronavirus mounted steadily despite over a month-long curfew.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
No medication was given to COVID-19 patients in Baglung, self-confidence helped them beat...
No medication was given to COVID-19 patients in Baglung, sel...
POKHARA/ BAGLUNG, April 26: When Anshu Sapkota, 19, and Man Kumari Poudel, 65, first learnt that they had tested positive for novel coronavirus disease, they were hugely shocked. It was usual for both of them to have such feelings as tens of thousands of people have already lost their lives to this...
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
200 Nepalis waiting to return home across the border
200 Nepalis waiting to return home across the border
BANIYANI, April 26: More than 200 Nepali citizens are currently living near the bordering region of Jhapa waiting to return home. They are stationed at neighboring Indian market towns like Galgaliya, Pani Tanki, Naxarbadi and other areas, according to Nepal Red Cross Society, Jhapa president Lok Raj...
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
Schools unlikely to open anytime soon: Edu Minister
Schools unlikely to open anytime soon: Edu Minister
POKHARA, April 26: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Giriraj Mani Pokharel said that alternative teaching methods should be adopted to continue learning activities, considering the impact of COVID-19.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
Rainfall likely for next three days
Rainfall likely for next three days
KATHMANDU, April 26: Westerly winds active in Nepal since the past few days and the impact of local winds could lead to rainfall throughout the country. The westerly and local winds coupled with water vapour travelling from Bay of Bengal and Arab sea is leading to the continuous rainfall, says meteo...
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
Two dozen houses in Tanahun villages at risk of landslide
Two dozen houses in Tanahun villages at risk of landslide
TANAHU, April 26: Around two dozen houses at Byas municipality-1 and 3 have been at risk due to landslides caused by rains on Thursday and Friday. Lack of drainage at the settlements has added to the loss, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Lila Raj Lamichhane.
Apr 26, 2020