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38 new cases of coronavirus traced on Saturday
KATHMANDU, April 1: A total of 38 more people have been found to be infected by the COVID-19 virus in the past 24 hours.
Apr 01, 2023
Sudden spike in COVID-19 infection as Nepal records 69 ...
Sudden spike in COVID-19 infection as Nepal records 69 ...
Mar 27, 2023
New variant of coronavirus 'XBB' detected in Nepal
New variant of coronavirus 'XBB' detected in Nepal
Oct 25, 2022
Coronavirus infection confirmed in 38 people on Wednesd...
Coronavirus infection confirmed in 38 people on Wednesd...
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WORLD, Coronavirus
Delhi imposes 70% 'corona tax' on alcohol to deter large crowds
Delhi imposes 70% 'corona tax' on alcohol to deter large cro...
NEW DELHI, May 5: Officials in India’s capital imposed a special tax of 70% on retail liquor purchases from Tuesday, to deter large gatherings at stores as authorities ease a six-week lockdown imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
May 05, 2020
SOCIETY, Infographic, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Seven more people test positive for COVID-19 in Nepalgunj; total number climbs to 82
Seven more people test positive for COVID-19 in Nepalgunj; t...
KATHMANDU, May 5: The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nepal has reached 82, as seven more patients from Nepalgunj, Banke were tested positive as of Tuesday morning.
May 05, 2020
POLITICS, Coronavirus
PM Oli calls for global response to fight coronavirus
PM Oli calls for global response to fight coronavirus
KATHMANDU, May 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) must use its numerical and moral strength to unite the world at this critical moment of human history.
May 05, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Schools asked not to open admissions until further notice, charging for online classes pro...
Schools asked not to open admissions until further notice, c...
KATHMANDU, May 4: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has instructed the educational institutions not to announce admissions for any level until further notice.
May 05, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Karnali Province to remain sealed off for a week starting Monday midnight
Karnali Province to remain sealed off for a week starting Mo...
SURKHET/BANKE May 4: Karnali Province will remain sealed off for a week starting 12 midnight on Monday, the province government has said.
May 04, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee
COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee
WASHINGTON, May 4: Hundreds of people are rolling up their sleeves in countries across the world to be injected with experimental vaccines that might stop COVID-19, spurring hope — maybe unrealistic — that an end to the pandemic may arrive sooner than anticipated.
May 04, 2020
SOCIETY, Infographic, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Province 1 worst hit by COVID-19 with 31 cases; no case in Karnali so far (with video)
Province 1 worst hit by COVID-19 with 31 cases; no case in K...
KATHMANDU, May 4: Of the seven provinces in Nepal, Province 1 has been worst-affected by the pandemic of coronavirus disease. Province 1 has witnessed the highest number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. As of Monday, 31 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the province. Of the 75 confirmed...
May 04, 2020
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Coronavirus
Social media blasts private company workers for spraying disinfectant on locals to stop co...
Social media blasts private company workers for spraying dis...
KATHMANDU, May 4: In a viral video on social media, workers from a private company are seen spraying disinfectant on local people including minors in the middle of a narrow street in Kathmandu.
May 04, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
German study suggests infections are 10 times the number of confirmed cases
German study suggests infections are 10 times the number of...
FRANKFURT, May 4: More than 10 times as many people in Germany have likely been infected with the coronavirus than the number of confirmed cases, researchers from the University of Bonn have concluded from a field trial in one of the worst hit towns.
May 04, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Govt urged to allow beverage and cigarette suppliers to operate during the lockdown
Govt urged to allow beverage and cigarette suppliers to oper...
KATHMANDU, May 4: Nepal Beverage & Cigarette Industries Association has urged the Nepal Government to allow beverage and cigarette suppliers to operate by easing some measures of lockdown.
May 04, 2020