Coronavirus
Indian coronavirus cases surge to new record as health system staggers
Indian coronavirus cases surge to new record as health syste...
NEW DELHI, April 23: India reported the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus infections for a second day on Friday, surpassing 330,000 new cases, as it struggles with a health system overwhelmed by patients and plagued by accidents.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
1st climber tests positive for virus on Everest
1st climber tests positive for virus on Everest
KATHMANDU, April 23: A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in the Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where he was hospitalized.
Apr 23, 2021
NEPAL
What will the weather be like today?
What will the weather be like today?
KATHMANDU, April 23: The skies of Kathmandu have clearly opened up after months, unveiling the deep blue sky. The beautiful view of the mountains and nature have opened themselves to the eyes of Nepali citizens after several weeks of unpredictable and polluted weather.
Apr 23, 2021
SPECIAL
Kathmandu’s sky is clear after months, air quality index docks at less than 35 μg/m³ (with...
Kathmandu’s sky is clear after months, air quality index doc...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city, is known not only for huge population density but also for hazardous levels of air pollution. Mainly due to its bowl-like structure and haphazard urbanization as well as industrial activities, the Kathmandu Valley usually reports severe air condi...
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY
Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Sisneri Roadway closed
Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Sisneri Roadway closed
KATHMANDU, April 23: According to the Bagmati Province Transport Infrastructure Directorate, Hetauda, the roadway connecting the Sisneri-Dakshinkali-Kathmandu on the Bhimphedi-Kulekhani road section of Makwanpur has been closed to vehicles from Kathmandu to Hetauda since this morning.
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates
Enchanting mountain view from Kattike (photo feature)
Enchanting mountain view from Kattike (photo feature)
KATHMANDU, April 23: The weather across the country has significantly improved, thanks to the rainfall for the last few days. The sky, which used to be covered with a canopy of haze and dust owing to the hazardous level of pollution earlier this month, now looks crystal blue.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD
India's posts world record daily COVID cases for second straight day
India's posts world record daily COVID cases for second stra...
INDIA, April 23: India recorded the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for a second day in a row on Friday, while daily deaths from COVID-19 also jumped by a record.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
EXPLAINER: Why India is shattering global infection records
EXPLAINER: Why India is shattering global infection records
NEW DELHI, April 23: The world’s fastest pace of spreading infections and the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases are pushing India further into a deepening and deadly health care crisis.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD
Oxygen gets armed escort in India as supplies run low in COVID crisis
Oxygen gets armed escort in India as supplies run low in COV...
INDIA, April 23: Sirens wailing, a police convoy escorting a tanker carrying oxygen reached a hospital in India's capital just in time, to the huge relief of doctors and relatives of COVID-19 patients counting on the supply to stave off death.
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Weeklong lockdown in three wards of Sindhuli district
Weeklong lockdown in three wards of Sindhuli district
SINDHULI, April 23: Dudhauli Municipality of Sindhuli district has decided to enforce a weeklong lockdown in three of its wards in order to contain the further spread of COVID-19.
Apr 23, 2021