Coronavirus
Govt allows entry of Nepalis stranded on Indian border
Govt allows entry of Nepalis stranded on Indian border
KATHMANDU, March 25: The government has decided to allow Nepali nationals stranded along the Nepal-India border because of the lock down to enter Nepal for just this once on Tuesday.
Mar 25, 2020
SOCIETY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Amid COVID-19 fears, Nepali psychotherapists offer free psychological counselling support
Amid COVID-19 fears, Nepali psychotherapists offer free psyc...
KATHMANDU, March 23: Due to grappling fear of outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nepal, people are found to have terrorized either in the lack of proper knowledge or psychological issues. Most of them either child, young or old; educated or illiterate seem to need to have proper psychosocia...
Mar 25, 2020
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
10 good reads during lockdown
10 good reads during lockdown
KATHMANDU, March 22: How about utilizing this lock down time on some productive and creative activities, including reading books so that this free time won’t go useless?
Mar 25, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
India shuts down for 21 days as coronavirus spreads across south Asia
India shuts down for 21 days as coronavirus spreads across s...
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, March 24: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a 21-day lockdown of the world’s second most populous country on Tuesday, following China’s example to halt the spread of coronavirus that has infected tens of thousands across the world.
Mar 24, 2020
SPORTS, Coronavirus
Tokyo Olympic postponed owing to coronavirus outbreak
Tokyo Olympic postponed owing to coronavirus outbreak
MADRID, March 24: The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday postponed this summer’s Tokyo Games for a year as coronavirus deaths mounted around the world and U.S. lawmakers closed in on a nearly $2 trillion deal to help cushion the economic damage from the crisis.
Mar 24, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Music
COVID-19 is a great equalizer: Madonna from her bathtub
COVID-19 is a great equalizer: Madonna from her bathtub
In a bizarre video shot from her rose petal filled bathtub, pop star Madonna has called the coronavirus pandemic "a great equaliser". The music icon said the virus doesn't discriminate between rich and poor.
Mar 24, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Anushka Sharma urges fans not to abandon their pets amid coronavirus concerns
Anushka Sharma urges fans not to abandon their pets amid cor...
Amid coronavirus outbreak, movie star Anushka Sharma has come out to voice her concerns that pets are under threat with rumors of the virus spreading among animals.
Mar 24, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Music
Nepali musicians in virtual concert, comfort those in social distance amid lockdown
Nepali musicians in virtual concert, comfort those in social...
Amid a week-long nationwide lockdown that kicked off from Tuesday, Nepali musicians are making it productive even during the time of isolation and physical distancing.
Mar 24, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Taiwan says WHO ignored its coronavirus questions at start of outbreak
Taiwan says WHO ignored its coronavirus questions at start o...
TAIPEI, March 24: Taiwan accused the World Heath Organization of ignoring its questions at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, part of what it has long described as a pattern that puts it at risk because of Chinese pressure to exclude it from international bodies.
Mar 24, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepali Congress to contribute Rs 5 million to govt's COVID-19 fund
Nepali Congress to contribute Rs 5 million to govt's COVID-1...
KATHMANDU, March 24: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress has decided to contribute Rs 5 million to a fund established by the government to prevent and contain the deadly coronavirus.
Mar 24, 2020