AP: Never before seen case files, photographs and other records documenting the investigation into the infamous slayings of three civil rights workers in Mississippi are now open to the public for the first time, 57 years after their deaths. The 1964 killings of civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner in Neshoba… Continue reading Case files on 1964 civil rights worker killings made public
Month: June 2021
1,920 infected, 34 died of corona
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 1,920 people have been found infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, out of 6,000 PCR test, 1,353 and among 3,836 antigen tests 567 tested positive for coronavirus. There are 424 infected people found in Kathmandu Valley. There are 292 in… Continue reading 1,920 infected, 34 died of corona
World Bank agrees to provide $150 mn for resilient recovery from Covid-19
Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank today signed a $150 million (Rs. 17.78 billion) concessional loan agreement to support Nepal’s resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the most vulnerable, and support sustainable growth. The agreement was signed by the Finance Secretary, Sishir Kumar Dhungana on behalf of the Government of Nepal… Continue reading World Bank agrees to provide $150 mn for resilient recovery from Covid-19
Italy beat Austria to reach quarterfinals
Kathmandu: Italy have reached the quarterfinals of the Euro Cup 2020 by defeating Austria with the help of a substitute player’s goal. Italy beat Austria 2-1 in the second pre-quarterfinal on Saturday night. Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scored for Italy in a game at Wembley Stadium in London. Italy will now play with the… Continue reading Italy beat Austria to reach quarterfinals
Proposal to build Nepal-China railway through Everest region
Kathmandu: A technical team that has studied the proposed Nepal-China railway project has suggested to operate the Nepal-China railway through the Everest region. According to the South China Morning Post published from China, an engineer involved in the long-awaited railway project for Nepal has suggested to take the train to Nepal by constructing an underground… Continue reading Proposal to build Nepal-China railway through Everest region
2,016 infected 4,900 recovered from Covid-19
Kathmandu: Four thousand nine hundred and fourteen people have recovered from corona infections in the last 24 hours. This is more than double the number of confirmed infections in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, corona infections have been confirmed in 2,016 people in the last 24 hours, including… Continue reading 2,016 infected 4,900 recovered from Covid-19
Govt planning to vaccinate flood victims
Kathmandu: The government is preparing to vaccinate the flood and landslide affected people of Sindhupalchowk, Manang and other municipalities. As the citizens of some municipalities including Sindhupalchowk and Manang have been displaced by the floods and landslides. People are forced to live in groups in schools and other places. As a result, the corona is… Continue reading Govt planning to vaccinate flood victims
2,476 infected 27 people died in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 2,476 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 9,586 samples were tested for PCR of which 1,721 and among 4,765 antigen test, 755 were tested positive with the corona virus. Meanwhile, another 27 people have died from corona infection in… Continue reading 2,476 infected 27 people died in last 24 hours
Miami building collapse leaves 99 people unaccounted for
BBC: At least one person has died and dozens are missing after the collapse of a 12-storey residential building north of Miami, Florida, officials say. The number of people who have been located now stands at 102, while 99 are still unaccounted for, according to Miami-Dade Mayor Danielle Levine-Cava. It is unclear how many people… Continue reading Miami building collapse leaves 99 people unaccounted for
Biden vows to evacuate thousands of Afghans who helped US
AP: President Joe Biden vowed on Thursday that Afghans who helped the U.S. military “are not going to be left behind” as his administration stepped up planning to evacuate thousands of Afghan interpreters while their applications for U.S. entry are processed. A senior administration official said planning has accelerated in recent days to relocate the… Continue reading Biden vows to evacuate thousands of Afghans who helped US