April 2021 – Page 13

Four more people died from corona infection

Kathmandu: Four more people have died in Nepal due to corona virus infection. Two people have died in the last 24 hours due to the infection and details of two more have been received, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. The number of deaths due to corona infection in Nepal has reached 3,036… Continue reading Four more people died from corona infection

NOC hikes fuel price

Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation has again increased the price of petroleum products. Spokesperson of the corporation Binit Mani Upadhyaya informed that the price of petrol, diesel and kerosene has been increased by two rupees per litre. Now the price of petrol has reached Rs 120 per liter while the price of diesel and kerosene has… Continue reading NOC hikes fuel price

Corona infection confirmed in 176 more people

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Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 176 people across the country have been confirmed to be infected with corona virus (Covid-19). At the same time, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 277,944, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Of them, 273,240 have been cured so far, including 117 more.… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 176 more people

20 cricketers were called for indoor training

Kathmandu: Nepal Cricket Association (NCA) has invited 20 players for indoor training for the triangular series. Gyanendra Malla, Paras Khadka, Dipendra Singh Airy, Binod Bhandari, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Avinash Bohora, Arif Sheikh and Asif Sheikh are in the team. Similarly, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Lokesh Bam, Kamal Singh Airy, Sushan Bhari, Sahib… Continue reading 20 cricketers were called for indoor training

128 more people infected with corona; one died

Kathmandu: Corona virus (Covid-19) infection has been confirmed in 128 people across the country in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, corona virus infection was confirmed in 128 of the 2,727 people tested. At the same time, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 277,768. Of… Continue reading 128 more people infected with corona; one died

Births among endangered right whales highest since 2015

This Jan. 19, 2021 photo provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources shows a North Atlantic right whale mother and calf in waters near Wassaw Island, Ga. Scientists recorded 17 newborn right whale calves during the critically endangered species' winter calving season off the Atlantic coast of the southeastern U.S. Photo Courtesy: AP

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP): North Atlantic right whales gave birth over the winter in greater numbers than scientists have seen since 2015, an encouraging sign for researchers who became alarmed three years ago when the critically endangered species produced no known offspring at all. Survey teams spotted 17 newborn right whale calves swimming with their mothers… Continue reading Births among endangered right whales highest since 2015

Historic Houston movie theater closes due to pandemic

Fans and patrons of the Landmark River Oaks Theatre do the "Time Warp", from the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" as they demonstrate against the potential closure of the historic movie theater Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. The historic Houston theater that director Richard Linklater called his “film school” and that for decades was the place to catch hard-to-find independent and foreign films has closed for good. Like many U.S. movie theaters and other businesses, the River Oaks Theatre was a victim of the coronavirus pandemic. ( Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)

HOUSTON (AP): A historic Houston theater that director Richard Linklater called his “film school” and that for decades was the place to catch hard-to-find independent and foreign films has closed for good — like many theaters and other businesses, a victim of the coronavirus pandemic. After nearly 82 years in business, the River Oaks Theatre… Continue reading Historic Houston movie theater closes due to pandemic

Three dead, four injured in shooting at North Carolina house party

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(NBC News): Three people were killed and four others were injured during an early morning shooting at a house party in Wilmington, North Carolina. Gunfire erupted at a home on Kidder Street just after midnight Saturday, the Wilmington Police Department said in a series of tweets. When officers arrived they found seven people who had… Continue reading Three dead, four injured in shooting at North Carolina house party

Corona infection confirmed in 179 more people

Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 179 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). A total of 179 people were diagnosed with the infection by testing samples of 3,565 people in laboratories across the country. At the same time, the total number of infected people has reached 277,640.… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 179 more people

Government to give Rs 400,000 each to winner of tri-nations cup

File photo. Nepali players celebrating after winning the title Tri-nations Cup Football against Bangladesh on March 29 at Dasarath Stadium. Photo Courtesy: Onlinekhabar.com

Kathmandu: The government has decided to give Rs 400,000 each to the winners of the tri-national cup football. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradip Kumar Gyawali informed that the cabinet meeting held on Friday decided to give Rs 400,000 to each player of Nepali team played in tri-nations cup. In the final match played at Dasharath… Continue reading Government to give Rs 400,000 each to winner of tri-nations cup