First results of CureVac vaccine trial expected in two months First results of CureVac vaccine trial expected in two months BERLIN: The first trial results of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by CureVac are expected in two months, German news agency dpa reported on Friday. CureVac, an... BERLIN: The first trial results of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by CureVac are expected in two... Environment 19 Jun, 2020
WHO moves to update COVID-19 guidance after 'great news' in drug study WHO moves to update COVID-19 guidance after 'great news' in drug study The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was moving to update its guidelines on treating people stricken with COVID-19 to reflect results of a clinical trial that showed... The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was moving to update its guidelines on treating people... Environment 17 Jun, 2020
Cheap drug is first shown to improve COVID-19 survival Cheap drug is first shown to improve COVID-19 survival Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A cheap, widely available steroid reduced deaths by up to one third in... Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A... Environment 17 Jun, 2020
AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe LONDON: Drugmaker AstraZeneca struck a deal Saturday to supply up to 400 million doses of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine to European Union countries, the latest in a... LONDON: Drugmaker AstraZeneca struck a deal Saturday to supply up to 400 million doses of an experimental... Environment 14 Jun, 2020
What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? Herd immunity is when a virus can no longer spread easily because enough people are immune to it. That lowers the... What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? Herd immunity is when a virus can no longer... Environment 10 Jun, 2020
China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic China's companies emerge as global donors in virus pandemic BEIJING: As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets. Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and a member of the... BEIJING: As the coronavirus spread, the world’s richest communist dug into his deep pockets. Jack... Environment 09 Jun, 2020
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences in human tests for coronavirus antibody drug Shanghai Junshi Biosciences in human tests for coronavirus antibody drug BEIJING: Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has started an early-stage study in China to test a potential antibody treatment against the coronavirus in uninfected people, the... BEIJING: Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has started an early-stage study in China to test a potential... Environment 08 Jun, 2020
Research links baldness with higher risk of severe coronavirus infection Research links baldness with higher risk of severe coronavirus infection KATHMANDU: A recent study has indicated that men with baldness may be at a higher risk of severe symptoms of the coronavirus infection. British news outlet The Telegraph... KATHMANDU: A recent study has indicated that men with baldness may be at a higher risk of severe symptoms... Environment 06 Jun, 2020
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients have retracted the report, saying independent reviewers were not... Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients... Environment 05 Jun, 2020
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
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
