SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
IN PICS: Haphazard disposal of used masks, gloves likely to emerge as major health and env...
IN PICS: Haphazard disposal of used masks, gloves likely to...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The use of masks and gloves has increased following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, the failure to ensure proper disposal of these safety apparels is likely to pose a serious health risk in urban areas.
Aug 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
It’s early to celebrate plasma therapy success: Experts
It’s early to celebrate plasma therapy success: Experts
Kathmandu, Aug 6: Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) permitted 12 different hospitals to carry out convalescent plasma therapy to cure COVID-19 patients last week. The government-owned research agency green signaled after a reported recovery of a 60-year patient at Tribhuvan University Teaching Ho...
Aug 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
10-day curfew clamped in Kapilvastu after witnessing COVID-19 transmission at community le...
10-day curfew clamped in Kapilvastu after witnessing COVID-1...
KAPILVASTU, Aug 6: After witnessing COVID-19 transmission at the community level, the local authorities in Kapilvastu have enforced curfew for the coming 10 days.
Aug 06, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Vivo pulls 2020 IPL sponsorship amid China backlash
Vivo pulls 2020 IPL sponsorship amid China backlash
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Aug 6: China’s Vivo will not be the title sponsor of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday, amid a growing backlash against Chinese companies in India.
Aug 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Infographic, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
87 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kathmandu Valley; 293 in last five days
87 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kathmandu Valley; 293 in l...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: As many as 87 more people have been diagnosed with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in three districts of Kathmandu Valley in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Aug 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Infographic, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
With 360 new cases in the past 24 hours, Nepal’s COVID-19 tally reaches 21,750
With 360 new cases in the past 24 hours, Nepal’s COVID-19 ta...
Five more people succumb to COVID-19
Aug 06, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Music
Grammy-winning producer Detail accused of sexual assault
Grammy-winning producer Detail accused of sexual assault
Grammy Award-winning music producer Detail was arrested Wednesday on more than a dozen charges of sexual assault, authorities said.
Aug 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
46 APF personnel test positive for COVID-19 in Ilam
46 APF personnel test positive for COVID-19 in Ilam
ILAM, Aug 6: As many as 46 Armed Police Force (APF) personnel tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) including 16 more diagnosed on Thursday.
Aug 06, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
COVID-19 and its impacts
COVID-19 and its impacts
There is a long history of pandemics. Pandemics in the human history have devastated the lives of billions while impacting greatly on human culture, tradition, values and civilization. Such catastrophes brought about the paramount changes to the course of global order several times. The emergence an...
Aug 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Province 1 witnesses highest single-day spike of 66 new COVID-19 cases
Province 1 witnesses highest single-day spike of 66 new COVI...
BIRATNAGAR, Aug 6: With the highest single-day spike of 66 fresh cases on Thursday, the COVID-19 tally in Province 1 has reached 12,055.
Aug 06, 2020