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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
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
65-year-old COVID-19 patient from Baglung discharged
65-year-old COVID-19 patient from Baglung discharged
BAGLUNG, April 18: A 65-year-old woman from Baglung who had earlier tested positive for COVID-19 discharged from the hospital following recovery on Saturday evening.
Apr 18, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
India toughens rules on investments from neighbors, seen aimed at China
India toughens rules on investments from neighbors, seen aim...
NEW DELHI, April 18: India has stepped up scrutiny of investments from companies based in neighboring countries, in what is widely seen as a move to stave off takeovers by Chinese firms during the coronavirus outbreak.
Apr 18, 2020
POLITICS, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
NC wants all-party monitoring mechanism at local level to ensure transparency in relief di...
NC wants all-party monitoring mechanism at local level to en...
KATHMANDU, April 18: Expressing concerns over the irregularities and discrimination made in the distribution of relief materials, the main opposition, Nepali Congress (NC), has urged the government to form an all-party monitoring mechanism at all local level governments.
Apr 18, 2020
Coronavirus
COVID-19 may not go away in warmer weather as do colds
COVID-19 may not go away in warmer weather as do colds
UNITED STATES, April 18: Harvard researchers examining the common cold for hints about how the COVID-19 virus might behave said that summer may not save us and that repeated periods of social distancing may be needed to keep serious cases from overwhelming the hospital system.
Apr 18, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
PM congratulates medical team involved in treatment of COVID-19 patient
PM congratulates medical team involved in treatment of COVID...
KATHMANDU, April 18: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated a medical team involved in the successful treatment of a COVID-19 patient.
Apr 18, 2020
SOCIETY
Medical Expert team arrives at Bheri hospital
Medical Expert team arrives at Bheri hospital
NEPALGUNJ, April 18: A medical team has arrived at the Bheri hospital to make necessary arrangement to being COVID-19 testing. The team that arrived on Friday has begun a discussion with the hospital microbiologists and laboratory technicians about the protocol and procedures for swab testing.
Apr 18, 2020