Monday, February 9th, 2026

Death toll from COVID19 reaches 210 in Iran



KATHMANDU: The death toll from coronavirus has reached  210 in Iran BBC quoted the country’s health system as saying.

Most of the victims are from the capital, Tehran, and the city of Qom, where cases of Covid-19 first emerged.

The figure is six times higher than the official death toll of 34 given by the health ministry earlier on Friday.

However, ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour insisted it was being transparent and accused the BBC of spreading lies.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Publish Date : 29 February 2020 07:32 AM

2.6 million tourists visit Annapurna region in 25 years

GANDAKI: A total of 2.632 million foreign tourists have visited

NRB releases today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the official foreign

Kathmandu’s minimum temperature drops today

KATHMANDU: The minimum temperature in Kathmandu Valley has declined today.

PM offer won’t sway NC on UML alliance: Guru Ghimire

KATHMANDU: Gururaj Ghimire, who became General Secretary following the special

HoR election: EC intensifies voter education program

KAHTMANDU: With 24 days remaining until the election, the Election