Month: May 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage

File Photo In this Feb. 1, 2019, file photo, Bill and Melinda Gates smile at each other during an interview in Kirkland, Wash. Photo Courtesy: AP

(BBC): Bill and Melinda Gates have announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage, saying “we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple”. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” the pair tweeted. They first met… Continue reading Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage

‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens

File Photo In this May 1, 2021, file photo, relatives carry the body of a person who died of COVID-19 as multiple pyres of other COVID-19 victims burn at a crematorium in New Delhi, India. Photo Courtesy: AP

NEW DELHI (AP): COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1.4 billion people will be “horrible.” India’s official count of coronavirus cases surpassed 20 million Tuesday, nearly doubling in… Continue reading ‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens

Mexico City subway overpass collapses, killing at least 23 and injuring dozens

An aerial view shows the scene after an elevated section of a metro track collapsed, plunging a passenger train onto a road, in Mexico City, Mexico, on Monday. Photo Courtesy: CNN

(CNN): An overpass carrying a subway train collapsed in Mexico City late Monday, killing at least 23 people, including children, according to local government officials. At least 65 people have been hospitalized, seven of whom are in serious condition, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said.The train was traveling on an elevated part of the city’s… Continue reading Mexico City subway overpass collapses, killing at least 23 and injuring dozens

IPL 2021 suspended

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Kathmandu: The Indian Premier Legue (IPL) 2021 has been suspended due to the rising covid-19 cases. BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla on Tuesday announced that the IPL has been suspended until further notice. India media has reported that the IPL has been suspended after a few players tested positive.Wriddhiman Saha of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Amit Mishra… Continue reading IPL 2021 suspended

Free ambulance service of KMC

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan city (KMC) has requested the citizens to contact for free service as ambulances are being prepared at five places of Kathmandu district. The KMC has stated that two ambulances are being prepared at the National Assembly House for the patients of Dilli Bazaar, Maiti Devi, Kamal Pokhari, Putalisadak, Thapathali, Tripureshwor, Teku,… Continue reading Free ambulance service of KMC

High alert at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani checkpoints

Photo Courtesy: Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)

Kathmandu: As the corona infection is on the rise across the country, high security alert has been adopted at the northern trade ports. Stating that Nepal should adopt maximum security to facilitate trade, the entry of outsiders into Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi has been stopped following the request of the Chinese administration, according to the customs… Continue reading High alert at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani checkpoints

Only 13 checkpoints connected with India to operate

Kathmandu: The government has decided that only 13 checkpoints will remain open for Nepali citizens who want to return home from India. According to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the movement of foreign nationals has been stopped while 13 checkpoints have been identified for Nepali nationals. It has been said that the management of such… Continue reading Only 13 checkpoints connected with India to operate

Govt to build 100 bed temporary hospital for covid patients

Kathmandu: The government has announced to build a 1,000-bed temporary hospital in the provinces and federal. Addressing the nation on Monday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that the life of the people is the first responsibility of the government. Stating that all government mechanisms have been mobilized to control the second wave, he said… Continue reading Govt to build 100 bed temporary hospital for covid patients