(BBC): The French capital is set to go into a month-long Covid lockdown as the country fears a third wave. Some 21 million people in 16 areas of France will be placed under the measures from midnight on Friday. These measures will not be as strict as the previous lockdown, Prime Minister Jean Castex said,… Continue reading Paris lockdown as France fears third wave
Month: March 2021
Why did Alibaba’s Jack Ma disappear for three months?
(BBC): Jack Ma was about to become the richest man in China. In November 2020, on the eve of another commercial success, the outspoken billionaire suddenly went missing. Ma’s company Alibaba has risen from an online store run from his apartment, to one of the world’s largest tech giants. Today, it reaches nearly 800 million… Continue reading Why did Alibaba’s Jack Ma disappear for three months?
Covid-19: Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan tests positive
(BBC): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19, the country’s health minister has said. The 68-year-old is “self-isolating at home”, the minister, Faisal Sultan, tweeted. Mr Khan, a former captain of the national cricket team who became prime minister in August 2018, received his first vaccination two days ago. Pakistan has recorded… Continue reading Covid-19: Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan tests positive
NC president Deuba said he is not eager to become PM
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has claimed that he is not eager to become the Prime Minister now. Addressing a national gathering of the party’s youth wing in Chitwan, Deuba said, “Everyone is saying why Sher Bahadur Deuba did not become the prime minister, but I am not eager to become the prime… Continue reading NC president Deuba said he is not eager to become PM
Durga Prasad Timsina released after spending 40 years in Indian jail
Kathmandu: Durga Prasad Timsina (Deepak) of Ilam, who has been lodged in an Indian jail for more than 40 years on a life sentence charge, has been released. Timsina of Lumbak, Mai Municipality-10, was arrested in 1980 on charges of murdering a woman from Darjeeling. The allegations against him have not been substantiated. There is… Continue reading Durga Prasad Timsina released after spending 40 years in Indian jail
Nepal is the happiest country in South Asia
Kathmandu: Nepal has been declared the happiest country in South Asia. In the list of happy countries of 2021 made public by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network under the United Nations, Nepal is ranked 87th with 5.26 points. Nepal was ranked 100th in 2019 and 92nd in 2020. This time, it has risen five places… Continue reading Nepal is the happiest country in South Asia
Corona infection confirmed in 125 more people
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 125 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid 19). A sample of 3,161 people tested in laboratories across the country confirmed the infection in 125 people. At the same time, the total number of infected people has reached 275,750. Of them, 271,733… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 125 more people
Icefall Doctors reach Mt Everest paving the way for climbers
Kathmandu: As the season for climbing Mt. Everest is approaching, icefall doctors have arrived in the area to facilitate climbing. According to Mira Acharya, director of the Department of Tourism, seven expert teams have been deployed to pave the way for climbing Everest. She informed that they have already left the base camp. According to… Continue reading Icefall Doctors reach Mt Everest paving the way for climbers
World Bank to provide $75 mn to Nepal for COVID-19 vaccines
Kathmandu: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $75 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to support access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and equitable vaccine distribution by strengthening Nepal’s health and vaccination system. The financing is expected to facilitate vaccination of at least one-third of the population through an equitable… Continue reading World Bank to provide $75 mn to Nepal for COVID-19 vaccines
Mars rover sends back grinding, squealing sounds of driving
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): NASA’s newest Mars rover has sent back the first-ever sounds of driving on the red planet — a grinding, clanking, banging affair that by Earth standards would be pretty worrisome. The noises made by Perseverance’s six metal wheels and suspension on the first test drive two weeks ago are part of… Continue reading Mars rover sends back grinding, squealing sounds of driving