Kathmandu: Lionel Messi and Neymar, two co-winners of the Barcelona title, are set to face Argentina and Brazil in Copa America on Sunday morning. This is the first time Messi and Neymar are facing each other in a title race. The title game is being played on Sunday morning at the historic Maracana Stadium. This… Continue reading Brazil and Argentina playing for Copa America Title
Month: July 2021
Corona infection in another 2169 people, 22 deaths
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,169 people have been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. Meanwhile, 22 people have died due to corona infection. The death toll has reached 9,362 as of Saturday. In the last 24 hours, 1,432 people have been cured and the number of those who have been… Continue reading Corona infection in another 2169 people, 22 deaths
Govt to provide Rs 50,000 per family to flood and landslide victims of Sindhupalchowk
Kathmandu: In Sindhupalchowk, the government has decided to provide Rs 50,000 to the families affected by landslides and floods. This year, 326 families in Sindhupalchowk were affected by floods, landslides and inundation. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who reached Helambu village in Sindhupalchowk on Saturday, announced relief of Rs 50,000 per family. According to Minister… Continue reading Govt to provide Rs 50,000 per family to flood and landslide victims of Sindhupalchowk
Sri Lankan Premier League postponed
Kathmandu: The Sri Lankan Premier League T20 cricket tournament, which is scheduled to start in late July, has been postponed for about four months. Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement on Friday that the tournament has been postponed. The tournament, scheduled for July 29, will now be held from November 19 to December 12,… Continue reading Sri Lankan Premier League postponed
More suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP): Haitian authorities have made more arrests in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, raiding Taiwan’s Embassy where several suspects are believed to have sought refuge, while also detaining two Haitian-Americans and several former Colombian soldiers allegedly tied to the plot. In all, 17 suspects have been detained and another eight are being… Continue reading More suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president
Nepal govt allows 53 intl flights a week
Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The government has decided to extend numbers of regular international flights. As per the decision of the recent cabinet meeting, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has increased the number of international flights and sent a new schedule to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). According to CAAN… Continue reading Nepal govt allows 53 intl flights a week
1.5 million corona vaccines to arrive from USA
Kathmandu: The 1.5 million doses of vaccine provided by the United States of America to Nepal under the Covacuation Program will arrive in Kathmandu this week. Anna Richlin, a spokesperson for the US Embassy in Kathmandu, also confirmed that the vaccine will be arriving soon. “This is a gift from the American people to the… Continue reading 1.5 million corona vaccines to arrive from USA
Nepal-India signs agreement for railway service
Kathmandu: Nepal and India have signed a Letter of Exchange (LoE) to the Nepal – India Rail Services Agreement (RSA) 2004. Organizing a virtual ceremony today to signed copies of the LoE, between the two governments. From the Indian side, the ceremony was led by Sanjay Kumar Mohanty, Member (Operations and Business Development), Ministry of… Continue reading Nepal-India signs agreement for railway service
800,000 doses of vaccine arrived in Nepal from China
Kathmandu: The government has brought 800,000 doses of corona vaccine from China to Nepal. Eight lakh doses of Verocel vaccines were brought from Nepal Airlines Corporation’s widebody aircraft on Friday morning. The Government of Nepal had signed an agreement with a Chinese company, Sinofarm, to purchase four million vaccines. According to the agreement, the first… Continue reading 800,000 doses of vaccine arrived in Nepal from China
Nepal embassy in Oman requests Nepalis to get vaccinated
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been on the rise in Oman recently. The Nepal embassy in Oman has also requested for timely vaccination saying that corona infection has been increasing in Oman recently. Oman is also vaccinating foreign nationals. For that reason, the embassy has issued a notice to Nepalis working in Oman requesting them to… Continue reading Nepal embassy in Oman requests Nepalis to get vaccinated