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
Handwashing: A brief history and method Handwashing: A brief history and method In 1846, when doctors and medical students delivered babies after coming back from the autopsy lab, the death rate of the postpartum women was found to be 18 per cent. This... In 1846, when doctors and medical students delivered babies after coming back from the autopsy lab, the... Environment 22 Apr, 2020
Coronavirus the musical: US scientists turn virus into melody to aid research Coronavirus the musical: US scientists turn virus into melody to aid research From tinkling harmonies as the virus disarms cells to clashing and stormy as it replicates, US scientists have translated the novel coronavirus’ spiked protein structure... From tinkling harmonies as the virus disarms cells to clashing and stormy as it replicates, US scientists... Environment 21 Apr, 2020
Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the coronavirus without any symptoms, fueling hope that it will turn out to be much less lethal than... A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the coronavirus without any symptoms,... Environment 20 Apr, 2020
What are coronavirus antibody tests? What are coronavirus antibody tests? With most Americans under stay-at-home orders to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and more than 2 million people infected globally, talk is turning to how... With most Americans under stay-at-home orders to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and... Environment 16 Apr, 2020
Fears of 'Wild West' as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market Fears of 'Wild West' as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market WASHINGTON: Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health... WASHINGTON: Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of... Environment 13 Apr, 2020
'We're all in with our patients': An ER doctor's virus fight 'We're all in with our patients': An ER doctor's virus fight NEW YORK: The call comes over the emergency-room loudspeakers: Sick patient. Everyone needed. The patient is struggling to breathe, his blood-oxygen level a... NEW YORK: The call comes over the emergency-room loudspeakers: Sick patient. Everyone needed. The... Environment 12 Apr, 2020
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
