COVID-19 update: 1,642 new cases, 1,258 recoveries, 32 fatalities in 24 hours

In 7,833 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,642 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Monday through its regular update.

Prime Minister Deuba-Modi talk: India assures early supply of COVID-19 vaccines

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba of an early supply of COVID-19 vaccines.

Six British athletes forced to self-isolate in Tokyo after close contact with Covid-19 case on flight to Games

Six British athletes and two staff members are self-isolating after coming into close contact with an individual who tested positive for Covid-19 on their flight to Japan, the British Olympic Association said Sunday.

Dangerous conditions complicate wildfire fight in western US

Erratic winds and parched Oregon forests added to the dangers for firefighters on Monday as they battled the largest wildfire in the U.S., one of the dozens burning across several Western states.

NEPSE rises significantly on first trading day of new fiscal year

On the first trading day of the new fiscal year 2021/22, both the benchmark capital index NEPSE and the turnover increased significantly on Sunday.

Prime Minister Deuba inspects vaccination centers in capital (Photo Feature)

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has inaugurated the Johnson & Johnson vaccination campaign today in Kathmandu.

Devotees worshipping at Pashupatinath on first Monday of Shrawan (Photo Feature)

Hindu devotees have marked the first Monday of Shrawan by worshipping Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath temple premises today morning.

Comedian Dangol receiving treatment

Comedian Palpasa Dangol, popularly known as ‘Chamsuri’, is currently undergoing treatment at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Maharajgunj after both of her kidneys failed. Dangol had been undergoing kidney treatment for the past five years, but she had not disclosed or illness to anyone. However, a month ago, after she had difficulty in her health, she was admitted to the TUTH for treatment.

Virus cases test Olympic organizers’ assurances

Two South African soccer players became the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19, and other cases connected to the Tokyo Games were also confirmed Sunday, highlighting the herculean task organizers face to keep the virus contained while the world’s biggest sports event plays out.

PM instructs officials for systematic vaccination

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Sunday instructed MoHP officials for comprehensive management of COVID-19 cases with activities directed towards diagnosis of COVID-19 cases, ensuring availability of oxygen for management, preparedness for the probable third wave, and conduction of the vaccination campaign in efficient and systematic way through addition of vaccination centers and human resources in order to reduce congestion and waiting time.