Kathmandu: Despite losing the first two games, Denmark has entered the knockout stage of Euro Cup 2020 with a sensational victory over Russia. Denmark reached the final 16 as runner-up in Group B after beating Russia 4-1 on Monday night. Mikkel Damsgaard, Joseph Paulsen, Andreas Christensen and Joachim Muhle all scored to give Denmark the… Continue reading Euro Cup: Denmark beat Russia to reach final 16
Month: June 2021
Govt forms committee to investigate overcharging on international flights
Kathmandu: Despite the declining rate of corona infections and widespread vaccination campaigns abroad, the government has stopped regular international flights and encouraged chartered flights. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the government has formed an investigation committee after complaints from some travel agencies that passengers were being charged exorbitant fares. According to ministry spokesperson Taranath Adhikari,… Continue reading Govt forms committee to investigate overcharging on international flights
30 million handed over to three municipalities affected by Melamchi floods
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has handed over financial assistance of Rs 30 million to the municipalities affected by Melamchi flood. A team including KMC Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya and Chief Administrative Officer Rajeshwar Gyawali reached Melamchi today and handed over the assistance to the municipality. On behalf of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Mayor… Continue reading 30 million handed over to three municipalities affected by Melamchi floods
2,297 people infected from corona 46 died
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,297 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the PCR test on 6,583 people confirmed the infection in 1,584 and the antigen test in 4,321 people confirmed the infection in 713 people. In the last 24 hours,… Continue reading 2,297 people infected from corona 46 died
New mutation in Delta variant found in Nepal
Kathmandu: A new mutation has been found in the Delta variant that spread corona infection in Nepal. Public health experts say it is considered more contagious than the Delta variant. Ministry of Health and Population has stated that the new mutations have been found in nine samples tested at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative… Continue reading New mutation in Delta variant found in Nepal
Prohibitory order extends in Kathmandu valley with flexible rules
Kathmandu: The prohibitory order in the Kathmandu Valley has been extended for seven days. A meeting of the chief district officers of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts of the Kathmandu Valley on Sunday decided to extend the prohibitory order by relaxing some rules. As per the decision, private vehicles will be allowed to operate while… Continue reading Prohibitory order extends in Kathmandu valley with flexible rules
Metal fans mosh at 1st UK live music festival since pandemic
LONDON (AP): Thousands of heavy metal fans were camping, singing — and even moshing — on Saturday at Britain’s first full music festival since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The three-day Download Festival, taking place at Donington Park in central England, is one of a series of test events to see whether mass gatherings… Continue reading Metal fans mosh at 1st UK live music festival since pandemic
Corona infection in another 2,401 people, 34 deaths
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been confirmed in 2,401 people in the last 24 hours. Similarly, 34 people have died and 3,660 have recovered from the corona infection. The total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 645,209. Of them, 553,352 have been infected and 8,675 have died so far. Currently, the number of active… Continue reading Corona infection in another 2,401 people, 34 deaths
Floods and landslides kill 17 in one week
Kathmandu: In the last one week, 17 people have died due to floods, landslides and inundation caused by incessant rains. Three died in Sindhupalchowk, three in Doti, one each in Saptari, Kavre, Gorkha, Jumla, Arghakhanchi, Palpa, Kaski, Kalikot, Bajura, Bajhang and Pyuthan. At least 17 people have been injured in floods, landslides and inundation from… Continue reading Floods and landslides kill 17 in one week
Karkhana introduces country’s first science kit
Kathmandu: Karkhana has launched the country’s first science kit for school students. With an aim of making science subject experimental the science kit has been introduced on a virtual event organized on Friday. Materials for science experiments are included in the science kit. The kit will include several material bundles based on the science course… Continue reading Karkhana introduces country’s first science kit