Coronavirus
Delta COVID variant now dominant strain worldwide, U.S. deaths surge -officials
Delta COVID variant now dominant strain worldwide, U.S. deat...
July 16,: The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain worldwide, accompanied by a surge of deaths around the United States almost entirely among unvaccinated people, U.S. officials said on Friday.
Jul 17, 2021
SOCIETY
Parbat-Baglung section of Mid-hill Highway obstructed
Parbat-Baglung section of Mid-hill Highway obstructed
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PARBAT, July 17: The Parbat-Baglung section of the Mid-hill Highway has been obstructed due to landslides triggered by continuous rainfall. Landslides that took place at Sahasradhara-1 of Kushma Municipality have obstructed the road section since last night.
Jul 17, 2021
SOCIETY
Happiness in seeing a plane
Happiness in seeing a plane
KATHMANDU, July 17: He was always amazed by the sight of planes that soar like eagles in the sky. Eighty-two years old Khewa limbu found his flying experience to be a special one when he finally had a chance to sit inside an airplane and fly to Kathmandu along with his 81-year-old wife Setimaya Limb...
Jul 17, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Almost entire village contracts COVID-19 in rural Helambu
Almost entire village contracts COVID-19 in rural Helambu
Of 92 samples, 50 test positive for COVID-19
Jul 17, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
India's daily COVID-19 infections rise by 38,079
India's daily COVID-19 infections rise by 38,079
NEW DELHI, July 17: India on Saturday reported 38,079 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 31.06 million, health ministry data showed.
Jul 17, 2021
SOCIETY
Majority of SEE students score 90 percent
Majority of SEE students score 90 percent
Govt preparing to publish results by Mid-August
Jul 17, 2021
WORLD
Floodwaters still rising in western Europe with death toll over 120
Floodwaters still rising in western Europe with death toll o...
SCHULD/ERFTSTADT, Germany, July 17: German officials feared more deaths on Friday after "catastrophic" floods swept through western regions, demolishing streets and houses, killing more than 100 people and leaving hundreds more missing and homeless.
Jul 17, 2021
ECONOMY
Last week of fiscal year ends on a positive note
Last week of fiscal year ends on a positive note
KATHMANDU, July 16: The equity market opened last trading week of the financial year 20/21 on an upbeat footing. Rallying more than 74 points on Sunday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index reached 2,900 mark. However, on the court’s decision to reinstate the parliament and order to the president...
Jul 16, 2021
POLITICS
Khati sworn-in as Attorney General
Khati sworn-in as Attorney General
KATHMANDU, July 16: Chief Justice Cholendra Shumser JB Rana has administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Attorney General Khamma Bahadur Khati
Jul 16, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social
South Korean youth fight 'click war' in hunt for COVID-19 vaccines
South Korean youth fight 'click war' in hunt for COVID-19 va...
"It's like war," Kim said, showing a map on her phone that shows no vaccines are available in southern Seoul. "It never comes up no matter how madly you click, and I'm angry and hopeless, wasting my time."
Jul 16, 2021