Coronavirus
Deputy head of Japan's Olympic committee tests positive for coronavirus
Deputy head of Japan's Olympic committee tests positive for...
TOKYO, March 17: The deputy head of Japan’s Olympic committee, Kozo Tashima, tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, even as top government officials have reiterated that the Games would go ahead as scheduled and will not be held behind closed doors.
Mar 17, 2020
SPORTS, Coronavirus
Pakistan postpones T20 league after player shows coronavirus symptoms
Pakistan postpones T20 league after player shows coronavirus...
LAHORE, March 17: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been postponed with immediate effect after an overseas player showed symptoms of coronavirus, the country’s cricket board said on Tuesday.
Mar 17, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Netherlands coronavirus tally at 1,705, with 43 deaths
Netherlands coronavirus tally at 1,705, with 43 deaths
AMSTERDAM, March 17: The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Netherlands stood at 1,705, health officials said an update on Tuesday, with 43 people dead as a result of the disease.
Mar 17, 2020
Coronavirus
Health desk set up at Lakeside
Health desk set up at Lakeside
POKHARA, March 17: The Pokhara Sub-metropolitan City has established a health desk at Lakeside, Pokhara, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Mar 17, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Deaths in Spain hit 491, infections up to 11,178
Deaths in Spain hit 491, infections up to 11,178
SPAIN, March 17: The Latest on the world’s coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 183,000 people and killed more than 7,100. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. Mo...
Mar 17, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande give thumbs up to social distancing to contain coronavirus
Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande give thumbs up to social distanc...
Action star Arnold Schwarzenegger told Americans to “ignore the morons,” Lady Gaga said she was staying at home with her dogs, and Taylor Swift said sacrifices are needed as she urged her 128 million fans to practice social distancing in a bid to contain the coronavirus.
Mar 17, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
COVID-19 fear prompts drastic cuts in international flights
COVID-19 fear prompts drastic cuts in international flights
KATHMANDU, March 17: The fear overspread of COVID-19 has prompted drastic cuts in the international flights at the country's only international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
Mar 17, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Iranian state TV warns ‘millions’ could die from coronavirus
Iranian state TV warns ‘millions’ could die from coronavirus
TEHRAN, IRAN, March 17: Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if the public keeps traveling and ignoring health guidance.
Mar 17, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Music
He reminds me of Bob Marley: Lionel Richie
He reminds me of Bob Marley: Lionel Richie
Internet sensation Dibesh Pokharel, stage named Arthur Gunn who made it to Hollywood, through the audition round of 18th season of American Idol, again impressed the judges showcasing the same level of energy in second round titled ‘Hollywood Week’ on Monday.
Mar 17, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Coronavirus: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively donate $1 mn to hunger relief funds
Coronavirus: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively donate $1 mn to hun...
With the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic affecting low-income families across the globe, star couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds donated USD one million to two hunger relief funds.
Mar 17, 2020