WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg' Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.
Nepal records 41 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal dropped to 4,574 on Wednesday as 41 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
S.Korea reports record 400,741 new daily COVID cases: KDCA South Korea reported a record 400,741 new daily COVID-19 cases, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to further ease social distancing rules despite a wave of Omicron infections.
Variant that combines Delta and Omicron identified; dogs sniff out virus with high accuracy Hybrid versions of the coronavirus that combine genes from the Delta and Omicron variants - dubbed "Deltacron" - have been identified in at least 17 patients in the United States and Europe, researchers said.
Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year The official global death toll from COVID-19 is on the verge of eclipsing 6 million — underscoring that the pandemic, now entering its third year, is far from over.
AstraZeneca sees higher 2022 sales, but COVID boost waning AstraZeneca forecast higher 2022 sales and raised its annual dividend for the first time in a decade on Thursday after beating fourth-quarter profit expectations, but warned the boost from its COVID-19 products would fall.
15 more Covid-19 fatalities reported in Nepal in 24-hrs, 8,017 fresh infections surface The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal climbed to 90,576 on Thursday as 8,017 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show Three studies released Friday offered more evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who received booster shots.
Cheap version of Merck COVID pill to be made for poorer nations A U.N.-backed agency has struck a deal for nearly 30 generic drugmakers to make low-cost versions of Merck & Co's COVID-19 pill molnupiravir for poorer nations, widening access to a drug seen as a weapon in fighting the pandemic.
Active caseload climbs to 14,340 as 2,922 more test positive for Covid-19 The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal climbed to 14,340 on Wednesday as 2,922 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
Sudurpaschim province sees sharp incline in Covid-19 infection Covid-19 infections are becoming more widespread in the Sudurpaschim province as the number of India returnees increases.
24 additional cases of Omicron variant detected in Nepal Additional 24 cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were detected in Nepal on Friday.
Nepal records 478 new Covid-19 cases, 271 discharges, 1 fatality on Thursday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 830,480 on Thursday with 478 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.
Nepal records 241 new Covid-19 cases, 263 discharges, 2 fatalities on Thursday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 826,664 on Thursday with 241Â more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.
Nepal Sweeping change imperative in politics: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said politics needs a sweeping change.
Nepal RPP Dhankuta submits candidate list for HoR Election The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) District Working Committee of Dhankuta has submitted its recommended list of candidates for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu Major parties to submit PR candidate lists to EC today Major political parties are set to submit their closed lists of candidates under the Proportional Representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives (HoR) election–2082 BS to the Election Commission (EC) today, the final day of the submission process.
Nepal Kathmandu to host Everest Summiteers Summit 2026 on International Everest Day Kathmandu will host the second edition of the Everest Summiteers Summit on May 27, 2026, with organisers placing strong emphasis on Himalayan innovation, sustainability and the future of high-altitude expeditions.
Nepal EC sets Rs 350,000 spending cap for National Assembly candidates The Election Commission (EC) has fixed the maximum election expenditure limit for candidates contesting the upcoming National Assembly (NA) election at Rs 350,000.
Business Gold retreats by Rs 600 per tola after record high Gold price in the domestic market declined by Rs 600 per tola on Monday, a day after reaching a record high, indicating a pause in the sharp upward momentum seen over the weeks.
Opinion Fate vs negligence: Why Nepali families accept migrant deaths For many Nepali families, the death of a migrant worker does not arrive with certainty or explanation. It arrives through a phone call. Sometimes the caller is a co-worker, sometimes a contractor, sometimes an unfamiliar voice.
Nepal Nepali guides receive Korea's Golden Ice Axe for Mera Peak recovery Two Nepali mountain guides have been awarded South Korea’s prestigious Golden Ice Axe for their role in a high-risk body recovery operation on Mera Peak last October, marking the first time Nepali climbers have received the country’s highest mountaineering honour.
Sports Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues It is a three-way fight at the top with just three points separating first and third in the standings.
Nepal RPP to actively contest HoR election, says Lingden Addressing the RPP Morang District convention in Biratnagar on Sunday, Chairman Lingden stated that the party would not shy away from contesting the election.
Kathmandu Political parties begin submitting closed lists for PR System ahead of March 5 election The EC, the constitutional body mandated to conduct and oversee elections, issued a press statement to this effect today.
Nepal SC extends statute of limitation and case timelines until January 14 The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to extend the statute of limitation, procedural time limits, and appearance dates for ongoing cases.
