OPINION
Why this pandemic is different
Why this pandemic is different
TEL AVIV – Long before people and goods were traversing the globe non-stop, pandemics were already an inescapable feature of human civilization. And the tragedy they bring has tended to have a silver lining: perceived as mysterious, meta-historical events, large-scale disease outbreaks have often sh...
Apr 19, 2020
BLOG, Blog
My conversation with corona
My conversation with corona
When you first appeared in China last December, no one cared. As you travelled across the globe, 197 countries are suffering from it. I came to know from www.worldometer.info that you have made 2,013,935 people sick and killed 127,587 people, as of April 19. Nearly 500,000 were able to successfully...
Apr 19, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Communities in Butwal step up to help the people in need
Communities in Butwal step up to help the people in need
BUTWAL, April 19: While the federal and local governments struggle to handle the COVID-19 crisis, individuals and communities have stepped up to help those in need.
Apr 19, 2020
SOCIETY, DIASPORA, Coronavirus
Coronavirus has killed 28, and infected 1,200 Nepalis worldwide
Coronavirus has killed 28, and infected 1,200 Nepalis worldw...
KATHMANDU, April 19: As of Saturday, 28 Nepalis living in 21 countries have lost their lives due to the coronavirus.
Apr 19, 2020
SPORTS, Coronavirus
5th NVA national volleyball tournament withheld
5th NVA national volleyball tournament withheld
KATHMANDU, April 19: The Nepal Volleyball Association has postponed the 5th NVA National women's and men's volleyball tournament.
Apr 19, 2020
Coronavirus
Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions 30 days to control coronavirus spread
Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions 30 days to control c...
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, April 19: Canada and the United States have agreed to extend border restrictions for another 30 days to help control the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday.
Apr 19, 2020
SOCIETY, AUDIO/VIDEO, Republica Watch, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
PM Oli’s viral video is full of misinformation
PM Oli’s viral video is full of misinformation
KATHMANDU, April 19: A video of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli talking about the coronavirus has gone viral on social media platforms. During a video conference meeting held last week with the chief ministers of seven provinces, PM Oli is seen explaining the nature of coronavirus, its treatment and tr...
Apr 19, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Spain's PM to seek longer but more flexible lockdown
Spain's PM to seek longer but more flexible lockdown
MADRID , April 19: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday he would ask parliament for a 15-day extension until May 9 of the lockdown imposed in one of the world’s worst coronavirus’ outbreaks, but said the restrictions would be more flexible.
Apr 19, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak
Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak
WASHINGTON, April 19: U.S. President Donald Trump warned China on Saturday that it should face consequences if it was “knowingly responsible” for the coronavirus pandemic, as he ratcheted up criticism of Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.
Apr 19, 2020
Coronavirus
Covid-19 cases in Nepal climb to 31 with one more case reported today
Covid-19 cases in Nepal climb to 31 with one more case repor...
KATHMANDU, April 18: The number of the novel coronavirus cases in Nepal has reached 31, with one more case reported on Saturday.
Apr 18, 2020