Coronavirus
With 53 new cases, Nepal's COVID-19 tally soars to 357
With 53 new cases, Nepal's COVID-19 tally soars to 357
KATHMANDU, May 18: With 53 new cases Monday afternoon, Nepal's COVID-19 tally soared to 357, the Ministry of Health and Population said.
May 18, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Guitarist Jorge Santana, brother of Carlos, dies at 68
Guitarist Jorge Santana, brother of Carlos, dies at 68
Guitarist Jorge Santana, the younger brother of Carlos Santana and whose guitar riffs on the band Malo’s 1972 hit “Suavecito” transformed the song into a Chicano anthem, has died.
May 18, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Elvis Presley’s Graceland set to reopen this week in Memphis
Elvis Presley’s Graceland set to reopen this week in Memphis
Elvis Presley’s Graceland says it will reopen Thursday after it shut down tours and exhibits due to the new coronavirus outbreak.
May 18, 2020
BLOG, Blog
The illusive alternative education in pandemic
The illusive alternative education in pandemic
The world right now is facing a pandemic due to the novel coronavirus. It has become a threat to mankind. The global lockdowns have consequently affected all sectors of human life, among which, the education sector has been majorly affected.
May 18, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Entertainment industry will figure a way to be pandemic-proof to an extent: Anil Kapoor
Entertainment industry will figure a way to be pandemic-proo...
As the world struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus, actor Anil Kapoor says he is confident that the Indian film industry will chalk out a "pandemic-proof" plan to function and be safe at the same time.
May 18, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
UK adds loss of smell and taste to COVID-19 symptom list
UK adds loss of smell and taste to COVID-19 symptom list
LONDON, May 18: The United Kingdom has added the loss of smell and taste to its official list of COVID-19 symptoms including fever and new continuous cough - a step that it hopes could help pick up about 2 percent more cases of novel coronavirus.
May 18, 2020
POLITICS
Lawmakers raise various issues of public concern during HoR meeting
Lawmakers raise various issues of public concern during HoR...
KATHMANDU, May 18: Members of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Monday aired their views on various matters of public concern including the annual policies and programs unveiled by the government recently.
May 18, 2020
OPINION
Keep the border regulated
Keep the border regulated
Territory, legitimate government, population, recognition by other countries, sovereignty and military force constitute a state. Among all the elements territory is the first and foremost important element. And that particular territory of a state has to be defined, delineated and well protected. Th...
May 18, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
India evacuates thousands threatened by cyclone amid coronavirus pandemic
India evacuates thousands threatened by cyclone amid coronav...
BHUBANESWAR/KOLKATA, India, May 18: India began evacuating thousands of villagers and halted port operations ahead of a cyclone expected to hit its east coast this week, officials said on Monday, piling pressure on emergency services grappling with the coronavirus pandemic.
May 18, 2020
Coronavirus
Landlords evict more than 20 TUTH medical staffers
Landlords evict more than 20 TUTH medical staffers
KATHMANDU, May 18: After a six-year-old girl – admitted to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) – tested positive for coronavirus last week, landlords have not allowed more than 20 medics and health care workers of the hospital to enter their rented rooms.
May 18, 2020