COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems. The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems. COVID-19 01 Nov, 2021
US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known US intelligence agencies said on Friday they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19, as they released a new, more detailed version of their review of whether the coronavirus came from animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab. US intelligence agencies said on Friday they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19, as they released a new, more detailed version of their review of whether the coronavirus came from animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab. COVID-19 30 Oct, 2021
COVID-19 update: 596 new cases, 871 recoveries recorded in 24 hours COVID-19 update: 596 new cases, 871 recoveries recorded in 24 hours COVID-19 update: 596 new cases, 871 recoveries recorded in 24 hours COVID-19 update: 596 new cases, 871 recoveries recorded in 24 hours COVID-19 10 Oct, 2021
904 new Covid-19 cases surface on Tuesday, active caseload stands at 18,422 904 new Covid-19 cases surface on Tuesday, active caseload stands at 18,422 Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 793,271 on Tuesday with 904 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 793,271 on Tuesday with 904 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 28 Sep, 2021
1,589 recover as 1,180 new Covid-19 cases surface; 19 deaths reported on Tuesday 1,589 recover as 1,180 new Covid-19 cases surface; 19 deaths reported on Tuesday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 779,492 on Tuesday with 1,180 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 779,492 on Tuesday with 1,180 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 14 Sep, 2021
1,058 new Covid-19 cases, 1,845 recoveries 14 more deaths reported on Thursday 1,058 new Covid-19 cases, 1,845 recoveries 14 more deaths reported on Thursday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 774,587 on Tuesday with 1,058 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 774,587 on Tuesday with 1,058 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 09 Sep, 2021
1,423 new Covid-19 cases, 2,072 recoveries, 21 more deaths reported on Tuesday 1,423 new Covid-19 cases, 2,072 recoveries, 21 more deaths reported on Tuesday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 772,182 on Tuesday with 1,423 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 772,182 on Tuesday with 1,423 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 07 Sep, 2021
COVID jab protection wanes within six months: UK researchers COVID jab protection wanes within six months: UK researchers Protection against COVID-19 offered by two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines begins to fade within six months, underscoring the need for booster shots, according to researchers in Britain. Protection against COVID-19 offered by two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines begins to fade within six months, underscoring the need for booster shots, according to researchers in Britain. COVID-19 25 Aug, 2021
1,982 more infections surface Friday; active caseload reaches 27,661 1,982 more infections surface Friday; active caseload reaches 27,661 Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 676,708 on Friday with 1,982 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 676,708 on Friday with 1,982 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 23 Jul, 2021
Public health expert warns of further COVID risk Public health expert warns of further COVID risk At a time when the administration has relaxed lockdown restrictions to continue with human and economic activities for some days, a public health expert has warned of increasing risk of the deadly contagion in the absence of strict implementation of safety protocols. At a time when the administration has relaxed lockdown restrictions to continue with human and economic activities for some days, a public health expert has warned of increasing risk of the deadly contagion in the absence of strict implementation of safety protocols. COVID-19 09 Jul, 2021
Health ministry confirms detection of new mutation of Delta variant in Nepal Health ministry confirms detection of new mutation of Delta variant in Nepal The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed the detection of a new mutation of Delta variant (B.1.617.2), the dominant variant of Covid-19 most active in Nepal. The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed the detection of a new mutation of Delta variant (B.1.617.2), the dominant variant of Covid-19 most active in Nepal. COVID-19 21 Jun, 2021
Active virus cases drop below one lakh in Nepal for first time since May 11 Active virus cases drop below one lakh in Nepal for first time since May 11 Active virus cases drop below one lakh in Nepal for first time since May 11 Active virus cases drop below one lakh in Nepal for first time since May 11 COVID-19 05 Jun, 2021
9,841 recoveries reported as 6,855 more get infected, Covid death toll surpasses 7,000 9,841 recoveries reported as 6,855 more get infected, Covid death toll surpasses... 9,841 recoveries reported as 6,951 more get infected, Covid death toll surpasses 7,000 9,841 recoveries reported as 6,951 more get infected, Covid death toll surpasses 7,000 COVID-19 28 May, 2021
Nepal's Covid death toll surpasses 6000; 7890 recover as 8407 more get infected Nepal's Covid death toll surpasses 6000; 7890 recover as 8407 more get infected Nepal's Covid death toll surpasses 6,000; 7,890 recover as 8,407 more get infected Nepal's Covid death toll surpasses 6,000; 7,890 recover as 8,407 more get infected COVID-19 21 May, 2021
BPKIHS reports three Covid-19 deaths on Monday BPKIHS reports three Covid-19 deaths on Monday The Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS) reported three Covid-19 related fatalities on Monday morning. The Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS) reported three Covid-19 related fatalities on Monday morning. COVID-19 10 May, 2021
Number of coronavirus patients needing ventilators, intensive care up significantly in Nepal Number of coronavirus patients needing ventilators, intensive care up significantly... Number of coronavirus patients needing ventilators, intensive care up significantly in Nepal - Number of coronavirus patients needing ventilators, intensive care up significantly in Nepal - COVID-19 01 May, 2021
Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi tests positive for Covid-19 Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi tests positive for Covid-19 Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, has tested positive for the coronavirus infection - Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, has tested positive for the coronavirus infection - COVID-19 27 Apr, 2021
Coronavirus claims 28 lives in a day in Nepal Coronavirus claims 28 lives in a day in Nepal Twenty-eight COVID patients across Nepal were reported dead on Sunday, taking the death toll from the respiratory contagion to 3,164 - Twenty-eight COVID patients across Nepal were reported dead on Sunday, taking the death toll from the respiratory contagion to 3,164 - COVID-19 26 Apr, 2021
Nepal reports continuous hike in coronavirus cases; 2400+ infections recorded two days in a row Nepal reports continuous hike in coronavirus cases; 2400+ infections recorded two... Nepal reports continuous hike in coronavirus cases with 2,400 plus infections recorded two days in a row; 14 deaths logged Saturday - Nepal reports continuous hike in coronavirus cases with 2,400 plus infections recorded two days in a row; 14 deaths logged Saturday - COVID-19 24 Apr, 2021
Health ministry paints scary picture Health ministry paints scary picture The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that up to 11,000 people will be infected in a single day by the end of May if cases keep increasing at the rate they are increasing now - The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that up to 11,000 people will be infected in a single day by the end of May if cases keep increasing at the rate they are increasing now - COVID-19 21 Apr, 2021
Nepal Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.
Business British Council honours top IELTS registration partners in Nepal The British Council Nepal has recognised the country's top-performing IELTS registration partners for their contribution to expanding access to international education, employment and migration opportunities.
Health Authorities ramp up bird flu surveillance across valley The Department of Livestock Services has intensified surveillance and deployed technical teams across the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding districts as it races to contain the spread of bird flu, which has now affected nearly 100 poultry farms in 11 districts.
World Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media The Australian government plans to strengthen laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Business NEPSE extends losing streak as turnover rebounds to Rs 3.9 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index edged lower for another session on Friday, although daily trading turnover rebounded to Rs 3.9 billion on the final trading day of the week.
Nepal 'Police alone cannot win fight against drugs,' security officials urge community action As drug abuse and illegal narcotics trafficking continue to pose a growing challenge in Rautahat, security officials have called for a united response, warning that law enforcement alone cannot curb the problem without active support from communities.
Business Gold price rises by Rs 800 per tola, silver declines The price of gold increased by Rs 800 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, while silver prices declined, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Kathmandu SC to hear UML vice chair Paudel's habeas corpus petition on June 30 The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for June 30 on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of CPN-UML Vice-chair and former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, challenging his detention.
Kathmandu ISKCON Nepal denies cover-up and abuse charges at Budhanilkantha Gurukul The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Nepal has rebutted the cover-up and accusations of child abuse through a point-by-point response to a series of front-page reports published by The Himalayan Times on June 14, 2026, which have exposed serious child abuse, sexual misconduct, and institutional cover-ups at its Bhaktivedanta Gurukul based in Budhanilkantha.