SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal's second COVID-19 patient returns home after recovery
Nepal's second COVID-19 patient returns home after recovery
KATHMANDU, April 18: The Ministry of Health and Population said that the second COVID-19 patient in Nepal was discharged after full recovery, on Saturday.
Apr 18, 2020
OPINION
Home is what matters
Home is what matters
The country is in a state of total lockdown to prevent potential community transmission of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Along with millions of Nepalese across the nation, I have chosen to suspend the freedom of free movement and stay home. The transition from social cohesion to social distan...
Apr 18, 2020
OPINION
Chaitra 26, 2046: The date not to forget
Chaitra 26, 2046: The date not to forget
Chaitra 26, 2046 (April 8, 1990). If I asked, does the date remind you of something? Most young people will respond with a 'no'. Some older people might remember as something did happen but not exactly sure what it is. It is possible its importance is masked by so many other important incidents that...
Apr 18, 2020
My City, Entertainment
COVID-19: Richa Chadha to provide meals to needy people
COVID-19: Richa Chadha to provide meals to needy people
As India fights coronavirus pandemic, actor Richa Chadha said she is donating food to a local Gurudwara, to help the needy people.
Apr 18, 2020
My City, Entertainment
I've been built for this: Seth Rogen on living under lockdown
I've been built for this: Seth Rogen on living under lockdow...
Seth Rogen is having a blast while being in quarantine as the actor jokes that he has been practising self-isolation for many years.
Apr 18, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Eros International, Hollywood's STX Entertainment to merge, create global content firm
Eros International, Hollywood's STX Entertainment to merge,...
In a first of its kind deal, Indian movie producer and distributor Eros International on Saturday announced an all-share merger with Hollywood's STX Entertainment to create an equally-held global entertainment company.
Apr 18, 2020
My City, Entertainment
COVID-19: San Diego Comic-Con cancelled for the first time in 50 years
COVID-19: San Diego Comic-Con cancelled for the first time i...
The San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is the first time SDCC has been cancelled in its 50-year history. The event, scheduled to happen from July 23 to 26, was expected to attract more than 130,000 people to southern California
Apr 18, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Global coronavirus death toll hits 150,000
Global coronavirus death toll hits 150,000
LONDON, April 18: The number of deaths worldwide linked to the novel coronavirus reached 150,000 on Friday, according to a Reuters tally.
Apr 18, 2020
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Huge quantity of green tea leaves go to waste in Jhapa
Huge quantity of green tea leaves go to waste in Jhapa
JHAPA, April 18: A huge quantity of green tea leaves has gone to waste in Jhapa due to the nationwide lockdown implemented by the government against the COVID-19 crisis. The loss is around 6 million kilos.
Apr 18, 2020
OPINION
How women suffer during a pandemic
How women suffer during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the global health care system but has taken the lives of thousands of people. At this time of crisis, women and girls are highly affected. United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has time and again emphasized that women and girls are the most vu...
Apr 18, 2020