May 25 2013 Last updated 11:38 am
New York City authorities on Friday closed three schools following a swine flu outbreak as the World Health Organisation reported more than a 1,000 new cases around the globe in 24 hours. The WHO said there are now 7,520 confirmed… बाँकी अंश »
The World Health Organization (WHO) Wednesday confirmed 1,658 cases of the new influenza A(H1N1) virus in 23 countries. Mexico reported 946 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 29 deaths, Gregory Hartl, a spokesman for the health agency, said. The United States had 403… बाँकी अंश »
A herd of pigs in Canada has tested positive for swine flu, after coming into contact with a human carrier. The pigs were apparently infected by an Alberta farm worker who had recently returned from Mexico with flu symptoms. The… बाँकी अंश »
South African cricket authorities are speeding up the launch of the proposed Southern Premier League (SPL) to cash in on the huge success of the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here. Plans for an SPL featuring South… बाँकी अंश »
With swine flu cases on the rise in other parts of the globe, the Health Ministry (MoH) has beefed up surveillance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), but officials doubt its efficacy. MoH set up a health desk at Tribhuvan International… बाँकी अंश »
KATHMANDU: Though the government decided to set up a medical desk at Tribhuvan International Airport in response to swine flu virus A (H1N1) epidemic, officials at the Information Service Centre at TIA are ignorant of any such measure. The government… बाँकी अंश »
Wellington, April 29 (Xinhua) New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key warned Wednesday that the swine flu outbreak might have side-impact on the country’s tourism. He made his comment following the laboratory confirmation Tuesday night of three cases of swine flu… बाँकी अंश »
All but 10 of the 192 UN member states adopted by consensus Tuesday a declaration at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva calling for protecting vulnerable people and fighting against racism, discrimination and intolerance. The second day of the conference… बाँकी अंश »
Delhi Daredevils rode on Daniel Vettori’s three-wicket burst and rain interference to beat Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets in the truncated Indian Premier League match here Sunday. Daredevils, deciding to field, restricted Kings XI Punjab to 104 for seven… बाँकी अंश »
DUBAI: Pakistan has been stripped of hosting rights for the 2011 World Cup because of the ‘uncertain security situation’ in the country, the International Cricket Council said on Friday. “It is a regrettable decision (but) our number one priority is… बाँकी अंश »