SPORTS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Olympics cannot go ahead, says UK Athletics chairman
Olympics cannot go ahead, says UK Athletics chairman
LONDON, March 21: The Tokyo Olympics should be called off to spare athletes the “stress” of trying to train in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, UK Athletics chairman Nic Coward said on Friday.
Mar 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
KMC urges to dial 1180 in case of COVID-19 suspicion
KMC urges to dial 1180 in case of COVID-19 suspicion
KATHMANDU, March 21: The Kathmandu metropolis has urged the public to dial 1180, a toll-free number in case the coronavirus (COVID-19) is noticed.
Mar 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Bibek Thapa Magar held for spreading fake news on COVID-19
Bibek Thapa Magar held for spreading fake news on COVID-19
KATHMANDU, March 21: Police on Saturday apprehended a youth from Sipadol of Bhaktapur on the charge of spreading fake news on COVID-19 through social media.
Mar 21, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Jack Ma to donate emergency supplies to Asian countries including Nepal
Jack Ma to donate emergency supplies to Asian countries incl...
KATHMANDU, March 21: Co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group Jack Ma will donate emergency supplies including masks, test kits, protective suits, plus ventilators and thermometers to some Asian countries in an attempt to fight the global pandemic of novel coronavirus.
Mar 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
NA readies 5,000 health workers to fight against COVID-19
NA readies 5,000 health workers to fight against COVID-19
KATHMANDU, March 21: The Nepal Army (NA) in cahoots with the state government is charting out a plan to reign in the risks of COVID-19.
Mar 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Health officials told to be present at the office during public holidays too
Health officials told to be present at the office during pub...
KATHMANDU, March 21: The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the medical and health workforce and officials under its subordination to be present at offices during public holidays as well and not to leave the Kathmandu Valley.
Mar 21, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
German coronavirus cases rise by 2,705 to 16,662
German coronavirus cases rise by 2,705 to 16,662
FRANKFURT, March 21: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany has risen by 2,705 within a day to reach 16,662, the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases said on Saturday.
Mar 21, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
South Asian governments impose coronavirus curfews, border controls
South Asian governments impose coronavirus curfews, border c...
DHAKA/COLOMBO, March 21: Bangladesh tightened border controls while Sri Lanka arrested more than two dozen people for violating a nationwide curfew as part of increased efforts on Saturday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in densely populated South Asia.
Mar 21, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Mauritius reports first death from coronavirus
Mauritius reports first death from coronavirus
NAIROBI, March 21: Mauritius has confirmed its first death from the coronavirus, while the number of confirmed cases have risen, a health ministry official said on Saturday.
Mar 21, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Andy Cohen tests positive for coronavirus
Andy Cohen tests positive for coronavirus
Celebrity television host Andy Cohen has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Mar 21, 2020