COVID-19 update: 1,304 new cases, 2,073 recoveries, 21 fatalities in last 24 hours

With 1,304 new cases of novel coronavirus confirmed on Tuesday, the national COVID-19 tally has reached 234,756.

Positive impact of COVID-19 on domestic tourism: Devchuli in Nawalpur becomes a major tourist destination

Situated at 1934 meter high from seas level, the hilltop offers a magnificent view of the Himalaya range.

NCP secretariat meet starts at Baluwatar

Ram Sharan Bajgaikn, media expert to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, informed that the Secretariat meeting started half an hour later than it was scheduled and that the Secretariat members were expected to put forth their views on the reports presented by the Chairmen duo in the meeting.

Trump science adviser Scott Atlas leaving White House job

Dr. Scott Atlas, a science adviser to President Donald Trump who was skeptical of measures to control the coronavirus outbreak, is leaving his White House post.

Shooting of Krishna Leela underway

The film industry, which came to a grinding halt following COVID-19 pandemic, is gradually moving forward.  Although cinema halls continue to remain closed, announcements of and shootings for new films have already begun. Depak Oli’s Krishna Leela, which was announced before the Dashain festival, finally started filming last Friday. The film unit started shooting from Jhapa in eastern Nepal, and has recently moved to Ilam. Executive Producer Ratna Shrestha said that the filming of the romantic...

Sugam dedicates song to Narayan Gopal

Singer Sugam Pokharel has released a new song titled Shradeya Narayan Gopal in memory of the late great Narayan Gopal Guruacharya. The song is the latest release by the School Pathshala hitmaker who has been releasing many “different” types of tunes lately. As a musician, Pokharel expressed his happiness at being able to dedicate a song to the one and only Voice Emperor (Swor Samrat) Narayan Gopal.

Wei’s Significant Visit

Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe’s visit to Nepal on Sunday, leading a 21-member delegation, may have been short but it was very significant. In his day-long working visit, Wei met with President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is also the Defence Minister, and Chief of Army Staff Purna Chandra Thapa and reaffirmed China’s commitment to implementing various agreements reached in the past. The Nepal Army also stated that there were discussions...

All Eyes On COVID Vaccine

With the coronavirus showing no sign of abatement, medical scientists and researchers all over the world are trying to develop COVID vaccines. Some pharmaceutical companies have notched up remarkable success on this front as evidenced by the fact that some vaccines are in the last testing stages. Forerunners in the development of COVID vaccines are, however, in developed countries, laying bare the gap between healthcare and health research facilities and expertise between developed and poor countries....

COVID-19 Triggers Italy’s Systemic Crisis

With Italy entering second lockdown from early November, the people look much worried and exhausted. The country had already experienced Europe’s longest and strict lockdown in spring from March to June this year. Though no full lockdown has yet been imposed, tough restrictive measures are in place to contain the spread of COVID-19. Regions and autonomous provinces have been classified into three categories - red, orange and yellow -, corresponding to many risk scenarios, for which specific steps...

India’s Poor Dilemma

India’s poor find some relief in being allowed to make money again after their country's five-month lockdown. The threat of the deadly disease remains scary, but falling even deeper into the clutches of poverty is more frightening. The truth is that penniless people cannot let worries about COVID-19 slow down their efforts to make money. Radha is a young girl of 12 years. She helps her father who runs a small, informal tea stall in a Kolkata suburb. It is really only a small cooking space plus...