Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 7,211 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, corona infection is confirmed in 7,211 people on the same day, including 7,137 in 16,147 PCR tests and 74 in 623 antigen tests. The number of active… Continue reading 7,211 people infected with corona on same day
Hospital fire kills 18 virus patients as India steps up jabs
NEW DELHI (AP): A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India killed 18 patients early Saturday, as the country grappling with the worst outbreak yet stepped up a vaccination drive for all adults even as some states said they don’t have enough jabs. India on Saturday set yet another daily global record with… Continue reading Hospital fire kills 18 virus patients as India steps up jabs
Corona confirmed in 5,763 people, 19 died
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been confirmed in another 5,763 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, in Kathmandu Valley alone, 2,495 people have been infected. Corona has been confirmed in 1932 people in Kathmandu, 355 people in Lalitpur and 208 in Bhaktapur. Similarly, with the recovery of 1,287… Continue reading Corona confirmed in 5,763 people, 19 died
Jhala Nath Khanal diagnose with covid-19 infection
Kathmandu: Former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal has been diagnosed with Corona Virus (Covid-19). After suffering from diarrhea, Khanal, who was admitted to Manmohan Hospital, has been confirmed to have corona. It has been said that he has been brought to Norvic Hospital. Khanal’s condition is said to be normal so far.
22 checkpoints between Nepal and India to remain close
Kathmandu: Twenty-two checkpoints between Nepal and India has been decided to remain closed. A meeting of the Covid-19 Crisis Management Center (CCMC) held at Singha Durbar on Friday decided to close 22 of the 35 checkpoints between Nepal and India and allow access only through 13 checkpoints. Only Kakadvitta, Jogbani, Pashupatinagar, Birtamod, Gaur, Birgunj, Belahiya,… Continue reading 22 checkpoints between Nepal and India to remain close
Another 33 people died from the corona infection, adding 5,727 infected on same day
Kathmandu: Another 33 people have died in Nepal due to corona virus infection. Including this, the number of deaths due to corona infection in Nepal has reached 3279, stated the Ministry of Health and Population. Similarly, corona infection has been confirmed in 5,727 people in the last 24 hours. According to the ministry, 5,657 people… Continue reading Another 33 people died from the corona infection, adding 5,727 infected on same day
Samsung overtakes Apple in smartphone shipments as Xiaomi closes in
(Reuters): Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) reclaimed its crown as the world’s biggest smartphone maker from Apple (AAPL.O) in the first quarter, cornering a fifth of overall global shipments. China’s Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK) rounded out the top three positions with its best quarterly performance ever as shipments surged 62% to 49 million phones and its… Continue reading Samsung overtakes Apple in smartphone shipments as Xiaomi closes in
Dozens killed in crush at Lag Baomer religious festival in Israel
(TheGuardian): At least 44 people have been killed and about 150 injured in a crowd crush at a Jewish religious gathering in northern Israel attended by tens of thousands of people, in one of the country’s worst peacetime disasters. Children were among the dead, Eli Beer, the director of an Israeli volunteer ambulance service, Hatzalah,… Continue reading Dozens killed in crush at Lag Baomer religious festival in Israel
Water Supply Minister Mani Thapa confirmed corona infection
Kathmandu: Minister for water supply, Mani Thapa has been confirmed to have corona infection. The secretariat of Thapa informed that the infection was confirmed in him after testing the sample of swab on Thursday. The secretariat said Thapa’s health is normal and he is taking a rest at his residence. Four days ago, Thapa’s daughter… Continue reading Water Supply Minister Mani Thapa confirmed corona infection
Friendly match between Nepal and Iraq on May 29
Kathmandu: Nepal has decided to play friendly football match with Iraq. The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) said on Thursday that it has decided to play a friendly match against the Asian Cup winning nation of Iraq on May 29. Three days ago, the Iraqi Football Association had made public the news about playing friendly… Continue reading Friendly match between Nepal and Iraq on May 29