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 241 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.
Sports Man City wins record fourth-straight Premier League title after 3-1 win against West Ham Manchester City won a record fourth-straight Premier League title on Sunday by beating West Ham 3-1 in the final game of the season.
Nepal Info Ministry virtually launches FTTH scheme in Mugu district In a bid to mainstream Karnali in information technology, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched a 'fibre to the home' (FTTH) scheme on Sunday.
Kathmandu Obstruction to continue until formation of probe committee: General Secretary Thapa Prime Minister Dahal is scheduled to take a vote of confidence on Monday.
Sports Hyderabad stays in contention for 2nd place in IPL with 4-wicket win over Punjab Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the fourth playoff spot after beating Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
World Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops Many Ukrainians have fled the country to avoid the draft since Russia’s all-out invasion in February 2022.
Environment Drought drying up CNP water sources, threatening wildlife The wild animals inhabiting Chitwan National Park (CNP) are facing problems as water sources have started drying up due to the drought.
Nepal Valentyn's double Everest summits with single permit raise eyebrows Renowned Ukrainian guide Valentyn Sypavin climbed Mt Everest this morning, making his second summit to the top of the world in just nine days.
Nepal Famed climber Nims Purja takes illegal flight to Camp II on Everest Celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja today reportedly landed at the high camp on Mt Everest flouting the rules set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, eyewitnesses said.
Business NEPSE climbs 45.69 points; Daily turnover exceeds Rs 5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) saw a notable surge of 45.69 points or 2.26% on Sunday, closing at 2,064.45 points by the end of the week's inaugural trading day.
World Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 47 people More heavy rains in Afghanistan have triggered flash floods, raising the death toll to 47 in the country's north following weeks of devastating torrents that had already left hundreds dead and missing, a Taliban spokesman said Sunday.
Lifestyle Moon Pradhan from Nepal elected president of Toastmaster International's Nepal, North India district A Nepali woman has been elected the position of District Director of the Toastmasters International’s District 41 covering Nepal and Northern India, becoming the first female from Nepal to head the position.
Environment Himalayan Boot Camp team conducts interactive session with glaciologists at Pyramid Lab on Everest The Himalayan Climate Boot Camp-2024 team conducted an interactive session with glaciologists at the Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory in Lobuche, the world's highest altitude laboratory in the Mt Everest region.