SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nine COVID-19 infected die in 24 hours in Banke
Nine COVID-19 infected die in 24 hours in Banke
NEPALGUNJ, May 2: Nine people have died in the last 24 hours (till Saturday evening) in Banke due to COVID-19 infection. They died while undergoing treatment at Bheri Hospital and Nepalgunj Medical College.
May 02, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Prohibitory order in the Valley to be tightened from today
Prohibitory order in the Valley to be tightened from today
KATHMANDU, May 2: The government has decided to tighten traffic flow in various districts, including in the Valley from today, as coronavirus infection surges sharply.
May 02, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Health workers from KAHS leaving for Bheri Hospital to assist in treatment
Health workers from KAHS leaving for Bheri Hospital to assis...
KHALANGA, May 2: A team of health workers comprising doctors from Jumla-based Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Teaching Hospital, is leaving for Nepalgunj today to assist after COVID-19 ward of Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj the is facing acute shortage of human resources.
May 02, 2021
WORLD
EXCLUSIVE Scientists say India government ignored warnings amid coronavirus surge
EXCLUSIVE Scientists say India government ignored warnings a...
INDIA, May 2: A forum of scientific advisers set up by the government warned Indian officials in early March of a new and more contagious variant of the coronavirus taking hold in the country, five scientists who are part of the forum told Reuters.
May 02, 2021
WORLD
India’s daily COVID-19 cases pass 400,000 for first time as second wave worsens
India’s daily COVID-19 cases pass 400,000 for first time as...
INDIA, May 2: India recorded more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time on Saturday as it battles a devastating second wave, and the country’s massive new vaccination drive was hampered in some areas by shortages of the shots.
May 02, 2021
OPINION
Why should the US pay its dues to the UN?
Why should the US pay its dues to the UN?
Without any doubt, the tumultuous four years of the Trump presidency significantly damaged the US multilateral outlook and its relation to the UN. However, the US has not burnt its bridge completely.
May 02, 2021
ECONOMY
Minimum monthly wage of a worker to be increased to Rs 15,000 from next fiscal year: PM Ol...
Minimum monthly wage of a worker to be increased to Rs 15,00...
KATHMANDU, May 2: Employers will have to pay a domestic laborer a minimum wage of Rs 15,000 per month from the next fiscal year as the government is increasing the minimum pay to workers from the existing Rs 13,450 a month.
May 02, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
India’s daily COVID-19 cases pass 400,000 for first time as second wave worsens
India’s daily COVID-19 cases pass 400,000 for first time as...
NEW DELHI, May 1: India recorded more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time on Saturday as it battles a devastating second wave, and the country's massive new vaccination drive was hampered in some areas by shortages of the shots.
May 01, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt issues licenses to import 55,000 vials of Remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients
Govt issues licenses to import 55,000 vials of Remdesivir to...
KATHMANDU, May 1: The government has permitted four companies to import 55,000 vials of Remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
May 01, 2021
WORLD
Kabul on high alert amid 'deadline' for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Kabul on high alert amid 'deadline' for U.S. troop withdrawa...
DUBAI, May 1: Kabul security was ramped up on Saturday as the city braced for reaction from the insurgent Taliban as U.S. troops still present under President Joe Biden's orders, beyond the May 1 withdrawal deadline agreed in 2020 with the Trump administration.
May 01, 2021