SOCIETY, Coronavirus
China donates medical supplies to Rasuwa
China donates medical supplies to Rasuwa
RASUWA, April 1: The Xilong County of China has donated various 15 types of medical appliances to neighboring Rasuwa district in its fight against the COVID-19.
Apr 01, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Writ petition filed at Apex Court demanding repatriation of Nepalis stranded in Dharchula,...
Writ petition filed at Apex Court demanding repatriation of...
KATHMANDU, April 1: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking its directive on the government to repatriate more than 700 Nepali nationals who have been languishing at Dharchula on the Indian side of border following the lockdown enforced by the government to curb the...
Apr 01, 2020
SOCIETY
Nepali worker dies in India, family finds hard to retrieve body
Nepali worker dies in India, family finds hard to retrieve b...
DHARCHULA, April 1: A Nepali migrant worker died after falling from a suspension bridge along the Nepal-India border in Darchula as he was on the way back to home from India after India announced a nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic. The deceased has been identified as Agabar Singh...
Apr 01, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Singapore returnee tests negative for COVID-19 in Udayapur
Singapore returnee tests negative for COVID-19 in Udayapur
UDAYAPUR, April 1: A patient in Udyapur who was admitted to Udayapur District Hospital after developing symptoms similar to coronavirus has tested negative for this deadly disease on Wednesday.
Apr 01, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Loss of taste, smell key COVID-19 symptoms - British scientists' study
Loss of taste, smell key COVID-19 symptoms - British scienti...
LONDON, April 1: Losing your sense of smell and taste may be the best way to tell if you have COVID-19, according to a study of data collected via a symptom tracker app developed by British scientists to help monitor the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus.
Apr 01, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Govt scraps controversial procurement deal with Omni Group
Govt scraps controversial procurement deal with Omni Group
KATHMANDU, April 1: The government has scrapped a controversial procurement deal with Omni Group which was awarded to bring medical equipment from China to contain novel coronavirus, a senior government official said here.
Apr 01, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Madhuri Dixit Nene, husband donate for COVID-19 relief
Madhuri Dixit Nene, husband donate for COVID-19 relief
Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit Nene on Wednesday announced that she, along with her husband Sriram Madhav Nene, will be donating to the PM CARES Fund and Maharashtra's CM Relief Fund to combat COVID-19.
Apr 01, 2020
My City, Entertainment
'Star Wars' actor Andrew Jack dies aged 76
'Star Wars' actor Andrew Jack dies aged 76
'Star Wars' actor Andrew Jack has died from COVID-19 related health complications on Tuesday, reported Deadline.
Apr 01, 2020
ECONOMY, Coronavirus
Over Rs 223 million in Corona Prevention Fund
Over Rs 223 million in Corona Prevention Fund
KATHMANDU, April 1: Over Rs 223 million has been deposited so far in the Coronavirus Infection Prevention and Treatment Fund established by the government on March 23 in view of the increased risk of the virus.
Apr 01, 2020
Coronavirus
Opinion: What will the world be like after coronavirus? Four possible futures
Opinion: What will the world be like after coronavirus? Four...
Where will we be in six months, a year, ten years from now? I lie awake at night wondering what the future holds for my loved ones. My vulnerable friends and relatives. I wonder what will happen to my job, even though I’m luckier than many: I get good sick pay and can work remotely.
Apr 01, 2020