Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the first large, high-quality study to test it in people in close... A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the... Environment 04 Jun, 2020
UK doctors to trial ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients with breathing difficulties UK doctors to trial ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients with breathing difficulties LONDON: British doctors are trialling a formulation of anti-inflammatory ibuprofen to see if it reduces respiratory failure in patients with severe symptoms of... LONDON: British doctors are trialling a formulation of anti-inflammatory ibuprofen to see if it... Environment 03 Jun, 2020
Chinese vaccine could be ready by year-end, government body says Chinese vaccine could be ready by year-end, government body says HONG KONG: A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this year, China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration... HONG KONG: A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this... Environment 31 May, 2020
Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who developed COVID-19 were much more likely to die within a month than... New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who... Environment 29 May, 2020
Precautions while washing fruits and vegetables to prevent COVID-19: WHO Precautions while washing fruits and vegetables to prevent COVID-19: WHO Kathmandu, May 27 As the number of COVID-19 cases mount in Nepal, these precautions are critical The World Health Organization (WHO) has these recommendations on... Kathmandu, May 27 As the number of COVID-19 cases mount in Nepal, these precautions are critical... Environment 27 May, 2020
Can COVID-19 spread through banknotes and coins? Here is what the WHO says Can COVID-19 spread through banknotes and coins? Here is what the WHO says Kathmandu, May 27 If restrictions lift slowly in Nepal, cash transactions will increase. Here is how to protect yourself  The World Health Organization (WHO) says... Kathmandu, May 27 If restrictions lift slowly in Nepal, cash transactions will increase. Here is how... Environment 27 May, 2020
WHO recommends precautions while Grocery Shopping in the time of Covid-19 WHO recommends precautions while Grocery Shopping in the time of Covid-19 Kathmandu, May 27 As Nepal grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, here are five tips on how you can protect yourselves at grocery stores As restrictions ease more and... Kathmandu, May 27 As Nepal grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, here are five tips on how you can... Environment 27 May, 2020
India's Glenmark to study potential COVID-19 drug combination India's Glenmark to study potential COVID-19 drug combination BENGALURU: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd said on Tuesday it will begin a new clinical trial in India to test a combination of two anti-viral drugs - favipiravir and... BENGALURU: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd said on Tuesday it will begin a new clinical trial in India to... Environment 26 May, 2020
UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug US President Trump says he is taking — from... GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine —... Environment 26 May, 2020
First signs if a COVID-19 vaccine works possible in autumn First signs if a COVID-19 vaccine works possible in autumn ZURICH: First indications of the effectiveness of a potential vaccine against coronavirus may be available in the autumn, the head of the GAVI vaccine alliance told a... ZURICH: First indications of the effectiveness of a potential vaccine against coronavirus may be... Environment 25 May, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine safe in early trial, hydroxychloroquine may increase death risk Coronavirus vaccine safe in early trial, hydroxychloroquine may increase death risk The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness... The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and... Environment 23 May, 2020
US secures 300 million doses of potential AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine US secures 300 million doses of potential AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine BENGALURU/LONDON: The United States has secured almost a third of AstraZeneca's one billion possible COVID-19 vaccine doses by pledging up to $1.2 billion, as the world's... BENGALURU/LONDON: The United States has secured almost a third of AstraZeneca's one billion possible... Environment 21 May, 2020
US births fall, and virus could drive them down more US births fall, and virus could drive them down more NEW YORK: US births continued to fall last year, leading to the fewest number of newborns in 35 years. The decline is the latest sign of a prolonged national “baby... NEW YORK: US births continued to fall last year, leading to the fewest number of newborns in 35... Environment 20 May, 2020
Trump's use of malaria drug likely to be welcomed in India Trump's use of malaria drug likely to be welcomed in India NEW DELHI: President Donald Trump’s declaration that he was taking an antimalarial drug of dubious effectiveness to help fend off the coronavirus will likely be welcomed... NEW DELHI: President Donald Trump’s declaration that he was taking an antimalarial drug of dubious... Environment 19 May, 2020
UK adds loss of smell and taste to COVID-19 symptom list UK adds loss of smell and taste to COVID-19 symptom list LONDON: The United Kingdom has added the loss of smell and taste to its official list of COVID-19 symptoms including fever and new continuous cough - a step that it hopes... LONDON: The United Kingdom has added the loss of smell and taste to its official list of COVID-19... Environment 18 May, 2020
Retinoblastoma control and management Retinoblastoma control and management World Retinoblastoma Week is an opportunity to raise global awareness about this cancer that affects children’s eyes. During this year’s World Retinoblastoma Week from... World Retinoblastoma Week is an opportunity to raise global awareness about this cancer that affects... Environment 16 May, 2020
EU: Possible virus drug approval ‘before the summer’ EU: Possible virus drug approval ‘before the summer’ LONDON: The European Medicines Agency predicted that there could be licensed drugs to treat the new coronavirus in the next few months and that a vaccine might even be... LONDON: The European Medicines Agency predicted that there could be licensed drugs to treat the new... Environment 14 May, 2020
UN warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic UN warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic LONDON: A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and disease and forced into isolation, poverty and anxiety by the... LONDON: A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and... Environment 14 May, 2020
US allows use of 1st drug shown to help virus recovery US allows use of 1st drug shown to help virus recovery WASHINGTON: US regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of the first drug that appears to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster, a milestone in the global search for... WASHINGTON: US regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of the first drug that appears to help some... Environment 02 May, 2020
Maker of coronavirus trial drug aims for wide distribution says Gilead CEO Maker of coronavirus trial drug aims for wide distribution says Gilead CEO LONDON: Gilead Sciences, which manufactures remdesivir, is focused on making the experimental coronavirus drug accessible and affordable to as many people as possible... LONDON: Gilead Sciences, which manufactures remdesivir, is focused on making the experimental... Environment 01 May, 2020
Nepal EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement With 33 days remaining until the March 5 House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up monitoring to ensure strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
Business Baglung produces oranges worth around Rs 270 million Baglung district has produced oranges worth around Rs 270 million this year, marking an increase of Rs 4.4 million compared to last year.
Business Birgunj Customs records food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83 The Birgunj Customs Office recorded food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, slightly lower than the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Nepal Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have largest size The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter education initiative.
Nepal Daraz announces '2.2 Fabulous February' sale with discounts up to 70% Daraz Nepal has announced its ‘2.2 Fabulous February’ sale, offering discounts of up to 70 percent across multiple product categories.
Kathmandu Nepal–France collaboration launches AI-based river flow forecasting system Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a milestone in Nepal–France cooperation on water and energy security.
Kathmandu 4th JICA Chair focuses on strengthening maternal and child health in Nepal The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Institute of Medicine, organized the 4th JICA Chair on January 29, focusing on maternal and child health (MCH).
Business Singapore Airlines to deploy wide-body aircraft on Kathmandu route in spring Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate wide-body aircraft on two of its seven weekly flights between Singapore and Kathmandu during Nepal’s spring season from March to April 2026 to meet increased passenger demand.
Sports Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday.