Nepal real-time news

Nepal marks quake anniversary under lockdown (source — www.thesundaily.my) 25/04/2020 16:00:00

KATHMANDU: Nepal on Saturday marked the fifth anniversary of a devastating earthquake under a nationwide lockdown with the prime minister blaming the coronavirus pandemic for delays in rebuilding.The ...

Body of guide of missing Koreans found in Himalayas (source — www.thesundaily.my) 25/04/2020 10:20:00

KATHMANDU: Search teams looking for the bodies of four South Koreans killed in a Himalayas avalanche have found the frozen corpse of their Nepali guide, police said Saturday.A wall of snow hit the tre...

NHS urged to avoid PPE gloves made in 'slave-like' conditions (source — www.theguardian.com) 23/04/2020 08:00:06

In securing PPE for NHS staff working on coronavirus frontline, government must not ignore abuse of factory workers, warn activistsThe government must not ignore the “slave-like” conditions of migrant...

Public Vote on New Name for Baby Rhino at Denver Zoo (source — www.news.com.au) 22/04/2020 19:20:07

The Denver Zoo is sharing daily videos of its animals to show that it is “closed but still caring,” including this clip of a baby rhino exploring outside for the first time on April 21. The video show...

India presidential palace isolates 500 over virus scare; Pakistan’s Khan to be tested (source — www.thesundaily.my) 21/04/2020 18:10:26

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD: About 500 people entered self-isolation in staff quarters of India’s presidential palace on Tuesday, and Pakistan’s prime minister was due to be tested, as the coronavirus spreadi...

Keir Starmer Makes His Mark On Labour With Shadow Cabinet Appointments (source — www.huffingtonpost.co.uk) 06/04/2020 23:29:26

You’re reading The Waugh Zone, our daily politics briefing. Sign up now to get it by email in the evening.PM Taken Into Intensive CareBoris Johnson, who tested positive for Covid-19 some ten day...

Rescue flights launched for stranded Brits - but tickets cost up to £1,000 each (source — www.mirror.co.uk) 06/04/2020 20:02:43

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office revealed details of flights to bring tourists back from India, Nepal, the Philippines and South Africa stuck due to covid-19

Covid-19: 2,298 Malaysians still stranded in 47 countries (source — www.thesundaily.my) 05/04/2020 03:25:50

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,298 Malaysians are still stranded in 47 countries due to, among others, flight cancellations and travel restrictions imposed by these countries following the Covid-19 outbre...

Indian officials warn of lockdown extensions as Covid-19 cases in South Asia near 6,000 (source — www.thesundaily.my) 04/04/2020 08:49:54

MUMBAI: The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases in South Asia neared 6,000 on Saturday, even as authorities in some cities tightened restrictions on movement and warned lockdowns could be extend...

Covid-19: 4,577 Malaysians overseas brought home (source — www.thesundaily.my) 03/04/2020 17:27:41

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4,577 Malaysians overseas have so far been brought home through the repatriation exercise funded by the government, with contributions from political parties, private sector a...

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