(BBC): President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in Texas, clearing the way for more federal funds to be spent on relief efforts in the US state. Power is returning across Texas and temperatures are set to rise but some 13 million people are still facing difficulties accessing clean water. Mr Biden has said… Continue reading President Biden declares major disaster in Texas
Month: February 2021
Myanmar coup: At least two killed as police disperse protesters
(BBC): At least two people have been killed in protests in Myanmar against a military coup, the worst violence yet in more than two weeks of demonstrations. Police used live ammunition to disperse demonstrators in Mandalay, reports from the ground said. At least 20 people were injured. Hundreds had gathered for the rally at a… Continue reading Myanmar coup: At least two killed as police disperse protesters
More than 98 percent of corona infected recovered
Kathmandu: More than 98 percent corona infections have been cured in Nepal. In the last 24 hours, 136 people have been discharged and the number of those who have recovered has reached 269,755. This number is 98.68 percent of the total infected. In the last 24 hours, PCR tests of 2,048 people confirmed corona infection… Continue reading More than 98 percent of corona infected recovered
One million doses of corona vaccine to arrive on Sunday from India
Kathmandu: One million doses of the corona vaccine purchased by Nepal is expected to arrive in Kathmandu on Sunday. According to spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, out of the two million doses purchased from the Serum Institute of India, one million doses of covishield vaccine will arrive in Kathmandu… Continue reading One million doses of corona vaccine to arrive on Sunday from India
Airline operators increase airfare
Kathmandu: The Airline Operators Association of Nepal, an umbrella organization of airlines, has increased air fares along with the rise in the price of aviation fuel. As the Nepal Oil Corporation has decided to increase the price of aviation fuel by Rs. As per the decision, the airline affiliated to the association will implement the… Continue reading Airline operators increase airfare
Prime Minister dissatisfied with the Election Commission
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed dissatisfaction over the Election Commission’s poor preparation for the mid-term elections. Stating that the election program has not been published yet, he warned not to conspire against the announced election. “The body that should hold the election should prepare for the election in time. Speaking on the… Continue reading Prime Minister dissatisfied with the Election Commission
Teacher arrested for sexually abusing students
Kathmandu: A teacher has been arrested in Kanchanpur on charge of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. Madhuvilas Dhungana, 53, a teacher of Mahakali Secondary School in Belauri Municipality-6 has been arrested for sexually abusing a girl studying in class 6 of the same school. According to the District Police Office, Kanchanpur, Deputy Superintendent of Police… Continue reading Teacher arrested for sexually abusing students
Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison ‘will not be intimidated by tech giant
(BBC): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said his government will not be intimidated by Facebook blocking news feeds to users. He described the move to “unfriend Australia” as arrogant and disappointing. Facebook is responding to a proposed law that would make tech giants pay for news content on their platforms. Australians on Thursday woke… Continue reading Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison ‘will not be intimidated by tech giant
Nepal Army to clean six peaks
Kathmandu: The Nepal Army is set to clear six mountains of the country. In 2019 Nepal Army had cleaned Mt Everest. This year army is planning to celan Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Pumori, Mt Amadablam, Mt Makalu and Mt Dhaulagiri.The army has targeted to collect 35 tonnes of garbage by cleaning the base camp… Continue reading Nepal Army to clean six peaks
Two CIB research officers receive international award
Kathmandu: Two investigating officers of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police have received international awards. CIB Police Inspector Surdashan Panthi and Deputy Inspector Birendra Singh Johari, who played a key role in the arrest of notorious wildlife smuggler Kunjok Chhiring Tamang, have been awarded with the Fifth Asia Environmental Enforcement Award 2020. According… Continue reading Two CIB research officers receive international award