(BBC): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told citizens to prepare for hard times ahead, following warnings from rights groups that the country faces dire food shortages and economic instability. Speaking at a party conference, Mr Kim appeared to compare the situation to the devastating 1990s famine, estimated to have killed hundreds of thousands. North… Continue reading Kim Jong-un warns of North Korea crisis similar to deadly 90s famine
Month: April 2021
Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces
(BBC): Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. In a statement shortly after midday, the palace said: “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.” The Duke of Edinburgh, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, had returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March… Continue reading Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces
Corona infection in 332 people in 24 hours
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 332 people in Nepal in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 332 out of 4,006 people tested positive for PCR. The number of confirmed cases of corona in Nepal has reached 279,100, including 332 added. In the last 24 hours, 79… Continue reading Corona infection in 332 people in 24 hours
Beijing becomes most populous city in the world
Kathmandu: The Chinese capital, Beijing, has become the world’s busiest city for billionaires. According to a new report by Forbes magazine, Beijing is the second most populous city in the United States after New York. Last year, 33 billionaires were added to Beijing, bringing the total to 100. In New York, there are 99 billionaires,… Continue reading Beijing becomes most populous city in the world
PM’s requests to be careful as corona infection increasing in India
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the risk of covid-19 infection has increased and urged to take precaution. Addressing the 70th Annual General Meeting of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Prime Minister Oli urged to be vigilant as the rate of covid infection has been increasing in India recently and the risk… Continue reading PM’s requests to be careful as corona infection increasing in India
Nepali Congress President Deuba call three-party meeting
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has called a meeting of the three parties. A week after the party’s central working committee decided to take the initiative to form a new government, Deuba convened a meeting of the Congress, CPN-Maoist Center and Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) at 3 pm on Friday. According to the… Continue reading Nepali Congress President Deuba call three-party meeting
Four ministers who joined UML had their seats in parliament revoked.
Kathmandu: Four lawmakers who left the CPN (Maoist) center and joined the CPN-UML have been stripped of their posts. Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, Lekhraj Bhatt, Prabhu Shah and Gauri Shankar Chaudhary, who left the CPN (Maoist) center, have been disqualified. In a meeting of the House of Representatives held on Thursday, Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota read… Continue reading Four ministers who joined UML had their seats in parliament revoked.
Govt requests to close night businesses after 9 pm
Kathmandu: The government has urged night businesses and restaurants to close after 9 pm. The Ministry of Health and Population has called for a strict closure of night businesses, citing violations of public health standards for corona infection control and the growing rate of UK variants of corona. Co-spokesperson of the Ministry Dr. Sameer Kumar… Continue reading Govt requests to close night businesses after 9 pm
AFC Cup 2021 Preliminary Round: Tribhuvan Army defeats Sri Lanka Police with 5-1
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan Army Club has defeated Sri Lanka Police SC in the preliminary round of AFC Cup 2021. Army won the match 5-1 at Dasharath Stadium on Wednesday. Santosh Tamang, Navyug Shrestha, Tank Basnet and Sudil Rai scored goals for the Army. After defeating Sri Lanka, the Army will now play India’s Bengaluru in the… Continue reading AFC Cup 2021 Preliminary Round: Tribhuvan Army defeats Sri Lanka Police with 5-1
North Korea says it won’t participate in Tokyo Olympics
SEOUL, South Korea (AP): North Korea became the first country to drop out of the Tokyo Olympics because of coronavirus fears, a decision that underscores the challenges facing Japan as it struggles to stage a global sporting event amid a raging pandemic. A website run by North Korea’s Sports Ministry said its national Olympic Committee… Continue reading North Korea says it won’t participate in Tokyo Olympics