Actor Madan Krishna Shrestha diagnose with covid-19

Kathmandu: Veteran comedian Madan Krishna Shrestha has diagnosed with covid-19 infection. Five members of his family, including Shrestha, have been diagnosed with corona infection. Artist Shrestha on Monday informed through social networking site, Facebook that he, his son, daughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughter have seen corona positive. He also urged everyone not to play with the… Continue reading Actor Madan Krishna Shrestha diagnose with covid-19

Japan’s Osaka to ask govt to declare state of emergency – governor

Osaka governor Hirofumi Yoshimura is pictured during a prefectural anti-coronavirus task force meeting in Osaka, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo April 7, 2021. Photo Courtesy: Kyodo/via REUTERS

(Reuters): Osaka will ask the Japanese government to declare a state of emergency in an effort to reverse the rise in coronavirus cases, the governor of the country’s third-most populous prefecture said on Monday. Osaka and several other prefectures have been in a “quasi-emergency” state for two weeks, with targeted measures aimed at controlling the… Continue reading Japan’s Osaka to ask govt to declare state of emergency – governor

Mars didn’t lose all of its water at once, based on Curiosity rover find

This composite image looking toward the higher regions of Mount Sharp was taken on September 9, 2015, by NASA's Curiosity rover. Photo Courtesy: NASA via CNN

(CNN): Mars was a warm, wet planet that was likely capable of supporting life billions of years ago. Something caused the planet to lose its atmosphere and turn into the harsh, frozen desert it is today. The Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars in 2012, has been exploring different aspects of Gale Crater on Mars… Continue reading Mars didn’t lose all of its water at once, based on Curiosity rover find

Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row

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(BBC): Russia has announced that 20 diplomats from the Czech Republic will be expelled from the country. The Czech Republic expelled 18 Russian diplomats on Saturday. Czech local intelligence agents claim the diplomats are Russian intelligence operatives. They are suspected of involvement in an explosion at an arms depot in 2014. European Union foreign ministers… Continue reading Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row

Three people are dead after apparent ‘domestic situation’ in Austin, Texas

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CNN: Three people were pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, according to tweets from Austin-Travis County EMS. The shooting appears to be “a domestic situation that is isolated,” a tweet from Austin police said.Police identified the suspect, still at large, as Stephen Nicholas Broderick, 41.It is unknown if… Continue reading Three people are dead after apparent ‘domestic situation’ in Austin, Texas

Tri-national series: Nepal and Malaysia playing today

Kathmandu: Nepal is competing with Malaysia in the tri-nation T20 cricket series today. The match between Nepal and Malaysia at the Tribhuvan Cricket Ground in Kirtipur will start at 1:15 pm. Nepal defeated the Netherlands by nine wickets in the first match while Malaysia lost to the Netherlands by 15 runs yesterday. So far, Nepal… Continue reading Tri-national series: Nepal and Malaysia playing today

More 1,600 died of corona in India, 275,000 infected in a single day

Kathmandu: More than 1,600 people have died in a single day from corona infection in India. In the last 24 hours, 1,625 people have died due to corona infection, according to Indian media. In the last 24 hours, more than 275,300 corona infections have been confirmed. In India, more than 1.5 corona infections have been… Continue reading More 1,600 died of corona in India, 275,000 infected in a single day

Bagmati province CM Poudel calls for all-party meeting

Kathmandu: Bagmati Province Chief Minister Dormani Poudel has called an all-party meeting. Chief Minister Poudel has called an all-party meeting to discuss to conduct provincial assembly meeting, which is being postponed due to the opposition’s obstruction, next year’s policy and program, and control of corona infection. The opposition Maoist center has been obstructing the meeting… Continue reading Bagmati province CM Poudel calls for all-party meeting

Maoist standing committee meeting to discuss new government

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Kathmandu: A meeting of the Standing Committee of the CPN (Maoist Center) is being held on Monday. A meeting has been convened at the party’s central office in Parisdanda at 1 pm to discuss current political issues. According to the party, contemporary politics and the party’s future plans will be discussed in the meeting. The… Continue reading Maoist standing committee meeting to discuss new government