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Japan plays down criticism of coronavirus cruise ship handling
Japan plays down criticism of coronavirus cruise ship handli...
TOKYO, Feb 24: A panel of Japanese medical experts on Monday sought to play down deepening criticism of the government’s handling of a coronavirus outbreak on a cruise ship while acknowledging mistakes were made.
Feb 24, 2020
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No one is excused for indulging in corruption: Minister Gyawali
No one is excused for indulging in corruption: Minister Gyaw...
LISBON, Feb 24: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Nepal Communist Party (NCP) standing committee member Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has said no one is excused for indulging in corruption and illegal commission game.
Feb 24, 2020
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Miss you everyday: Janhvi on Sridevi's 2nd death anniversary
Miss you everyday: Janhvi on Sridevi's 2nd death anniversary
Actor Janhvi Kapoor on Monday remembered her late mother, Bollywood star Sridevi, on her second death anniversary. The ‘Dhadak’ actor posted a black-and-white photo from her childhood where she is seen hugging her mother on a sofa.
Feb 24, 2020
WORLD
Trump says US keen to boost defence equipment sales to India (with photos)
Trump says US keen to boost defence equipment sales to India...
AHEMADABAD, Feb 24: U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Monday to boost trade ties between the United States and India, and said the United States was prepared to supply India with defence equipment ranging from drones to helicopters and missile systems.
Feb 24, 2020
WORLD
Iran news agency: Death toll from new virus in Qom is at 50
Iran news agency: Death toll from new virus in Qom is at 50
DUBAI, UAE, Feb 24: A staggering 50 people have died in the Iranian city of Qom from the new coronavirus this month, Iran’s semiofficial ILNA news agency reported on Monday.
Feb 24, 2020
WORLD
South Korea coronavirus surge spurs museum closures, mask-buying spree
South Korea coronavirus surge spurs museum closures, mask-bu...
SEOUL, Feb 24: South Korea reported 231 new cases of a coronavirus, taking total infections to 833, health authorities said on Monday, a day after raising its infectious disease alert to the highest level.
Feb 24, 2020
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Local-level ward chair on hunger strike hospitalised
Local-level ward chair on hunger strike hospitalised
CHITWAN, Feb 24: The Madi municipality, ward number 1 chairperson Krishna Poudel who has been on a hunger strike for the past six days has been admitted at Bharatpur Hospital amidst worsening health condition.
Feb 24, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Adnan Sami makes TikTok debut with 'Lift Karadey'
Adnan Sami makes TikTok debut with 'Lift Karadey'
Singer Adnan Sami, who was recently awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award, made his debut on TikTok. Sami shared a TikTok video on his Twitter handle.
Feb 24, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
There is no alternative to implementation of MCC: RPP Chair Thapa
There is no alternative to implementation of MCC: RPP Chair...
SURKHET, Feb 24: Chairperson of Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Kamal Thapa, today said ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has unnecessarily picked disputes regarding the US Millennium Challenge Corporation, thus creating unnecessary doubts about the project.
Feb 24, 2020
WORLD
India pours on the pageantry with colorful welcome for Trump
India pours on the pageantry with colorful welcome for Trump
AHMEDABAD, INDIA, Feb 24: India poured on the pageantry with a joyful, colorful welcome for President Donald Trump on Monday that kicked off a whirlwind 36-hour visit meant to reaffirm U.S.-India ties while providing enviable overseas imagery for a president in a re-election year.
Feb 24, 2020