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.
Opinion When there is no body: Rethinking death registration after Nepal's disasters For some families affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, the waiting has already changed into mourning.
Opinion Light before liberty On a clear winter night in 2014, astronauts aboard the International Space Station photographed the Korean peninsula from above.
Business Nepal secures AIIB vice-chair role, eyes infrastructure investment Nepal has been elected Vice-Chair of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the 2026-27 term, with Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle, who serves as Nepal's governor to the bank, elected to the position.
Nepal Bitumen heating vehicle catches fire on Bhedetar-Ravi road in Dhankuta A bitumen distributor operated by Apco Infratech Pvt. Ltd. caught fire while heating bitumen for road construction work along the Dharachok section of the Bhedetar-Ravi-Birke road in Chaubise Rural Municipality-6, Dhankuta, on Wednesday.
Business Himalaya Airlines resumes direct Kathmandu-Shanghai flights Himalaya Airlines has resumed direct scheduled flights between Kathmandu and Shanghai, reconnecting Tribhuvan International Airport with Shanghai Pudong International Airport from September 28.
Opinion Premier Balen's address to the UNGA: Successful in persuading the global world The address by Premier Balen Shah to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has been under the scrutiny of people both inside and outside Nepal. Several people in Nepal heaved a huge sigh of relief after hearing his speech, which was non-controversial compared with a few speeches delivered in the past. Several foreign newspapers commented on his speech, including The New York Times, which referred to the sunglasses he wore while delivering the address.
Nepal Floods, landslides strand hundreds of tourists in Manang Continuous rainfall since Sunday has brought heavy snowfall to upper Manang and flooding to lower areas, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded along the Annapurna Circuit trekking route and disrupting travel across the district.
Opinion Growing with nature Every summer, we hear the same complaint: "kasto garmi badheko”. We often blame climate change, and global warming. But have we ever stopped to ask whether our own cities are making the heat even worse?
Nepal Mahakali bridge pillar breaks, disrupting Dodhara-Chandani link Traffic has been disrupted after a pillar of the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River connecting Bhimdatta Municipality and Dodhara-Chandani Municipality broke on Wednesday morning.
Environment Cloudy weather, light rain forecast for hills and Himalayas Generally cloudy conditions are expected in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces, as well as the hilly areas of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Kathmandu Defence University will be a national institution, says Minister Gautam Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam has said the proposed National Defence University will be a national-level institution and not merely a university of the Nepali Army.
Nepal Five deteriorating canal bridges spark accident fears in Sunsari Five bridges along the Chatara-Jhumka road section under the Chatara main canal have deteriorated significantly, raising concerns about public safety and the potential risk of accidents.