Kathmandu: Nepal’s T-20 international rankings have improved by one place. In the new rankings updated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, Nepal has improved one place to 14th position. Nepal, who won the title by defeating the Netherlands by 142 runs in the triangular T-20 series held on Saturday, has also improved its… Continue reading Nepal is ranked 14th position in T-20 rankings
Month: April 2021
Corona infection kills 28, infects 3,122
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 3,122 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus, and another 28 have died. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 3,922 cases have been confirmed, including 3,032 in 9292 PCR tests and 90 in 786 antigen tests.The death toll from the corona virus infection… Continue reading Corona infection kills 28, infects 3,122
CCMC’s recommendation to postpone all exams
Kathmandu: The Covid-19 Crisis Management Center (CCMC) has recommended postponing all exams. A CCMC meeting held on Sunday recommended postponing the examinations at all levels. As per this recommendation, all school and campus examinations will now be postponed. Earlier, the cabinet meeting held on Monday last week had decided not to stop the ongoing examination… Continue reading CCMC’s recommendation to postpone all exams
The Prime Minister inaugurate reconstructed Dharahara
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has inaugurated the reconstructed Dharahara which was devasted by the earthquake in 2015. From the outside, the tower looks like an old-fashioned 11-storey structure, but the inner structure has 22 well-equipped structures. Its height is 83.85 meters from the ground, as per the National Reconstruction Authority. Even though the… Continue reading The Prime Minister inaugurate reconstructed Dharahara
2,618 more covid cases in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,618 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 2,486 people tested positive for 8,668 samples in laboratories across the country and 133 people tested positive for antigens at 1,143 border checkpoints. At the same time, the… Continue reading 2,618 more covid cases in last 24 hours
Nepal wins tri-nation series with a record victory
Kathmandu: Nepal, who excelled in both batting and bowling, defeated the Netherlands by 142 runs to win the triangular T20 series. Along with Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla and vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airy helped Nepal to a record 238 runs. In reply, Netherlands lost all their wickets in 17.2 overs and managed to score only 96… Continue reading Nepal wins tri-nation series with a record victory
Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo as Olympics near
(BBC): Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in a bid to curb rising infections, just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency – set to last for about two weeks – would be “short and powerful”. Under the… Continue reading Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo as Olympics near
SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company. The astronauts from the U.S., Japan and France should reach the International Space Station early Saturday morning, following a 23-hour ride in the… Continue reading SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule
2,559 people confirmed with corona infection; five died
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,559 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). Of the 8,798 PCR tests, 2,449 and 866 antigen tests confirmed 110 corona infections in a total of 2559 people. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, five people have died in the… Continue reading 2,559 people confirmed with corona infection; five died
Indian hospitals plead for oxygen, country sets virus record
NEW DELHI (AP): India put oxygen tankers on special express trains as major hospitals in New Delhi begged on social media on Friday for more supplies to save COVID-19 patients who are struggling to breathe. More than a dozen people died when an oxygen-fed fire ripped through a coronavirus ward in a populous western state.… Continue reading Indian hospitals plead for oxygen, country sets virus record