Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 3,556 people across the country have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). Another 12 infected people have died. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, corona infection was confirmed in 114 out of 3,442 and 893 antigens tested on 12,400 samples. At… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 3556 people, 12 deaths
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Health ministry directs not to test PCR of foreign nationals
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed the laboratories not to test the corona of foreign nationals coming in transit. The ministry issued a statement on Sunday asking not to test the corona of foreign nationals coming to Nepal as transit. The statement said, “All laboratories are instructed not to test the Covid… Continue reading Health ministry directs not to test PCR of foreign nationals
Corona kills 23 Nepalis in abroad including 20 in India
Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): 0Twenty-three Nepalis, including 20 in India, have died due to corona infection. According to Dr. Sanjeev Sapkota, coordinator of the health committee under the Non-Resident Nepali Association, the death rate has increased due to the increasing outbreak of corona virus in various countries including India. According to the Health Committee of… Continue reading Corona kills 23 Nepalis in abroad including 20 in India
Nepal is ranked 14th position in T-20 rankings
Kathmandu: Nepal’s T-20 international rankings have improved by one place. In the new rankings updated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, Nepal has improved one place to 14th position. Nepal, who won the title by defeating the Netherlands by 142 runs in the triangular T-20 series held on Saturday, has also improved its… Continue reading Nepal is ranked 14th position in T-20 rankings
Corona infection kills 28, infects 3,122
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 3,122 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus, and another 28 have died. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 3,922 cases have been confirmed, including 3,032 in 9292 PCR tests and 90 in 786 antigen tests.The death toll from the corona virus infection… Continue reading Corona infection kills 28, infects 3,122
CCMC’s recommendation to postpone all exams
Kathmandu: The Covid-19 Crisis Management Center (CCMC) has recommended postponing all exams. A CCMC meeting held on Sunday recommended postponing the examinations at all levels. As per this recommendation, all school and campus examinations will now be postponed. Earlier, the cabinet meeting held on Monday last week had decided not to stop the ongoing examination… Continue reading CCMC’s recommendation to postpone all exams
The Prime Minister inaugurate reconstructed Dharahara
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has inaugurated the reconstructed Dharahara which was devasted by the earthquake in 2015. From the outside, the tower looks like an old-fashioned 11-storey structure, but the inner structure has 22 well-equipped structures. Its height is 83.85 meters from the ground, as per the National Reconstruction Authority. Even though the… Continue reading The Prime Minister inaugurate reconstructed Dharahara
2,618 more covid cases in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,618 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 2,486 people tested positive for 8,668 samples in laboratories across the country and 133 people tested positive for antigens at 1,143 border checkpoints. At the same time, the… Continue reading 2,618 more covid cases in last 24 hours
Nepal wins tri-nation series with a record victory
Kathmandu: Nepal, who excelled in both batting and bowling, defeated the Netherlands by 142 runs to win the triangular T20 series. Along with Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla and vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airy helped Nepal to a record 238 runs. In reply, Netherlands lost all their wickets in 17.2 overs and managed to score only 96… Continue reading Nepal wins tri-nation series with a record victory
Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo as Olympics near
(BBC): Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in a bid to curb rising infections, just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency – set to last for about two weeks – would be “short and powerful”. Under the… Continue reading Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo as Olympics near