NEW DELHI (AP): Doctors in India are fighting a fatal fungal infection affecting COVID-19 patients or those who have recovered from the disease amid a coronavirus surge that has driven the country’s fatalities to nearly 300,000. The life-threatening condition, known as mucormycosis, is relatively rare but doctors suspect that the sudden increase in the infection… Continue reading India battles fatal fungal threat as virus deaths near 300K
Foreign Employment Board to provide educational scholarships to 1,937 children
Kathmandu: The Foreign Employment Board (FEB) has decided to provide scholarships to 1,937 people from 52 districts for upcoming academic session. Based on the notice issued last year, 2,600 applications were received from 74 districts and out of the applications received, 1,937 people from 52 districts have been eligible for scholarships so far, the board… Continue reading Foreign Employment Board to provide educational scholarships to 1,937 children
New record in the share market
Kathmandu: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index, which measures share turnover, has set a historical record so far. The Nepse index reached a record high of 2,820 points at noon on Sunday. With the dissolution of parliament, it was estimated that the market would decline due to political instability. Less than 10 minutes after the… Continue reading New record in the share market
Everest expedition begins with favorable climate
Kathmandu: Mt Everest is being climbed now as the weather has become favorable. This year’s spring climbing has started after the road to the summit was paved in April. About 170 climbers had reached the summit of Everest so far. After that, the climb, which was halted due to bad weather, has resumed from today,… Continue reading Everest expedition begins with favorable climate
Ministry of Home Affairs directs to tighten prohibitory order
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the security forces to tighten the prohibitory order. Stating that negligence at the grassroots level has increased at a time when the risk of corona virus infection is high, the ministry has directed the heads of all the three security agencies to control crowds and unnecessary movement… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs directs to tighten prohibitory order
8,848 infected, 129 died of coronavirus
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 8,848 people have been infected with the corona virus. According to a report released by the Ministry of Health and Population, this is the largest number of people infected with the virus in a single day. Earlier, 7,890 people were infected on Friday. According to the ministry, 8,980 people… Continue reading 8,848 infected, 129 died of coronavirus
How lockdown birds sang to a different tune
(BBC): As many said at the time, bird song did sound different during lockdown, according to a scientific study. By analysing the calls of sparrows recorded over decades, scientists confirmed a change in the birds’ vocal repertoire when the city fell quiet. The birds upped the quality of their songs, as they called to defend… Continue reading How lockdown birds sang to a different tune
Ncell handover oxygen concentrators to govt hospitals
Kathmandu: Ncell Axiata Limited on Friday has handed over the first batch of more than 150 oxygen concentrators to the Ministry of Health and Population. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Ncell has committed to provide more than 150 portable oxygen concentrators to government hospitals aiming at fighting against covid-19 pandemic. Ncell Chief Executive… Continue reading Ncell handover oxygen concentrators to govt hospitals
Nigerian army chief dies in air force plane crash
(Reuters): Nigeria’s army chief, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, died in a plane crash on Friday on an official visit to the northern state of Kaduna, which has had security challenges in recent months, the presidency said. The air force said in a statement that its plane crashed near Kaduna airport and that it was investigating… Continue reading Nigerian army chief dies in air force plane crash
Congress announces legal and political action against parliament
Kathmandu: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has decided to take a legal and political action against the dissolution of parliament. The Congress has also called on the civil society to oppose the dissolution of the parliament. A joint meeting of Congress office-bearers and former office-bearers on Saturday morning concluded that democracy is in danger… Continue reading Congress announces legal and political action against parliament