NEW YORK (AP): Gal Gadot is using her Hollywood starpower to spotlight remarkable women from around the world. The “Wonder Woman” actor is host and executive producer of a new documentary series that follows six women who made a positive impact on their communities despite dealing with poverty, violence, discrimination and natural disasters. The 35-year-old… Continue reading Gal Gadot spotlights women’s stories in new docuseries
Month: April 2021
2,428 more people infected with covid in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, another 2,428 people have been confirmed to have corona infection. Of the 10,001 PCR tests, 2,365 and 447 antigen tests confirmed 63 coronary infections in a total of 2,428 people. According to the Ministry of Health, five people have died of corona infection in the last 24 hours. Similarly,… Continue reading 2,428 more people infected with covid in last 24 hours
Snowfall in Mustang and Ghunsa
Mustang (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Jit Bahadur Rasaili, 78, of Gharpajhong Rural Municipality of Mustang saw snow for the first time in April on Wednesday evening. It had been snowing in Mustang only from November to February. The snowfall, which has not rained for a long time this year, has started falling in the third week… Continue reading Snowfall in Mustang and Ghunsa
Netherlands and Malaysia play tie, Nepal in the final
Kathmandu: The rain-affected Netherlands and Malaysia’s T20 match ended in a draw. Meanwhile, Nepal and the Netherlands have reached the final of the triangular T20 series. After losing the toss at the Kirtipur Cricket Ground, the Netherlands scored 68 runs in 10.2 overs. In a game shortened to 13 overs after the rainfall, the Netherlands… Continue reading Netherlands and Malaysia play tie, Nepal in the final
2,351 people diagnoise with corona in one day
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,351 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). A total of 8,884 samples of PCR were tested in laboratories across the country, testing 2220 and 803 antigens, and 131 were infected. At the same time, the total number of infected people has reached 289,787.… Continue reading 2,351 people diagnoise with corona in one day
‘No place for you’: Indian hospitals buckle amid virus surge
NEW DELHI (AP): Seema Gandotra, sick with the coronavirus, gasped for breath in an ambulance for 10 hours as it tried unsuccessfully to find an open bed at six hospitals in India’s sprawling capital. By the time she was admitted, it was too late, and the 51-year-old died hours later. Rajiv Tiwari, whose oxygen levels… Continue reading ‘No place for you’: Indian hospitals buckle amid virus surge
Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP): Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. Chauvin, 45, was immediately led away with… Continue reading Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death
India agrees to provide chemical fertilizer to Nepal in GTG
Kathmandu: India has agreed to provide chemical fertilizers to Nepal under the GTG (Government-Government) model for the next five years. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, India has agreed to the proposal made by Nepal for the purchase of fertilizer in GTG between the two countries. The letter of agreement sent by… Continue reading India agrees to provide chemical fertilizer to Nepal in GTG
Nepal allows Russian vaccine for emergency use
Kathmandu: Russian vaccine Sputnik V has also received permission for emergency use in Nepal. The Department of Drug Administration has issued a statement authorizing the emergency use of the Russian vaccine. In Nepal, India’s Covishield and China’s Verosell vaccines have already been allowed for emergency use.
Nepal govt issue new protocols to prevent covid-19 infection
Kathmandu: The government has issued various orders to reduce the risk of corona infection. The cabinet meeting held on Monday, has issued the order as per Section (2) of the Infectious Diseases Act, 2020, said Government Spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Parbat Gurung. The government has set up Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur… Continue reading Nepal govt issue new protocols to prevent covid-19 infection