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.
Business Customs clearance resumes in Rasuwa after MRP dispute resolved Customs inspection at the Rasuwa Customs Office has resumed after an impasse over mandatory MRP (maximum retail price) labelling on imported goods was resolved.
World Operation Sindoor: A symbol of India's strong resolve to protect its citizens A year ago on 7th May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam where 26 civilians including a Nepali citizen Sudip Neupane were murdered.
Health Blood demand rises in Jhapa amid HIV reactive cases in donors The Nepal Red Cross Society has reported a growing demand for blood in Jhapa, alongside the detection of HIV infection in the blood samples of 29 donors over the past five fiscal years.
Nepal Everest spring season sees record 492 permits, Rs 1.07bn in royalties Mount Everest has recorded its highest-ever number of spring climbing permits this season, with the government issuing permits to 492 mountaineers for the world's tallest peak, according to figures released by the Department of Tourism on Friday.
Kathmandu Govt urged to adopt action plan to mitigate impact of West Asia tensions ​​​​​​​The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended that the government formulate a comprehensive action plan with short-, medium- and long-term measures to minimise the impact of ongoing tensions in West Asia.
Opinion How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase.
Nepal World Red Cross Day being marked with slogan 'Unity in Humanity' The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed in different countries across the globe today by organizing several programmes with the slogan 'Unity in Humanity'.
Kathmandu Govt dismisses 15 honorary consuls The government has dismissed 15 honorary consuls serving in various countries.
Nepal Applications invited for VCs in 8 universities The committee formed to recommend names of vice chancellors in different universities has invited applications today.
Environment Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across hilly regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy weather with widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions.
Nepal Justice Manoj Sharma recommended as Chief Justice The Constitutional Council has recommended Supreme Court Justice Dr Manoj Sharma for appointment as the next Chief Justice.
Nepal Traffic resumes along Narayanghat-Mugling road section The Narayanghat-Mugling road section, which was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district, resumed for traffic a while ago.
