ATHENS, Greece (AP): Firefighters and residents battled a massive forest fire on Greece’s second-largest island for a seventh day Monday, fighting to save what they can from flames that have ravaged pristine forests, destroyed homes and businesses and sent thousands fleeing. The smoke and ash from the fire on Evia, a rugged island of forests… Continue reading Massive island forest fire in Greece burns for 7th day
Month: August 2021
UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
AP: Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released Monday that the United Nations called a “code red for humanity.” “It’s just guaranteed that it’s going to get worse,” said report co-author… Continue reading UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
3,651 people diagnosed with corona infection in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been confirmed in 3,651 people across the country in the last 24 hours. Infections were detected in more than 22 percent of total tests in 24 hours. Including this, the number of confirmed corona infections in Nepal has reached 786,006. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, 1,784 people have been cured… Continue reading 3,651 people diagnosed with corona infection in last 24 hours
Lawmakers direct govt to take strict action against those committing irregularities in vaccine procurement
Kathmandu: A parliamentary committee has directed the government to take stern action against those who commit irregularities in the procurement of vaccines against covid. A meeting of the Committee on Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Directive Principles, Policies and Responsibilities of the country under the Federal Parliament held at Singha Durbar on Monday directed the… Continue reading Lawmakers direct govt to take strict action against those committing irregularities in vaccine procurement
13th SAAF Championship to be held in Maldives
Kathmandu: The 13th edition of the SAAF Championship Football Tournament will be held in Maldives. A meeting of the SAAF Executive Committee held on Monday has decided to hold the SAAF Championship in Maldives from October 1 to 13. Nepal and Maldives had submitted proposals for this project. After reviewing both proposals, the committee had… Continue reading 13th SAAF Championship to be held in Maldives
Corona infection confirmed in 2,548 people, 55 deaths
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 2,548 people in the last 24 hours. In the last 24 hours, 55 people have died from corona infection and 2,029 have recovered. With the addition on Sunday, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 714,877. Of them, 10,093 have died and 669,299 have… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 2,548 people, 55 deaths
Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end
TOKYO (AP): It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing through and, still, a virus. In between just about everything. The Tokyo Olympics, christened with “2020” but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by the coronavirus, glided to their conclusion in a COVID-emptied stadium Sunday… Continue reading Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end
Tears, standing ovation mark Messi’s farewell to Barcelona
BARCELONA, (Reuters): Between trying to compose himself, wiping away tears, and facing a long-standing ovation, it took Lionel Messi more than a minute to start his farewell news conference on Sunday at FC Barcelona, where the Argentine has spent all of his playing careers. “I don’t know if I am going to be able to… Continue reading Tears, standing ovation mark Messi’s farewell to Barcelona
Brazil beat Spain to win Olympic gold medal
Kathmandu: Brazil has bagged the gold medal in the ongoing Olympic football in Japan. Brazil won the title by defeating Spain 2-1. Mathews Cunha and Malcolm scored one goal each in Brazil’s victory. Spain’s Michael O’Reilly returned a goal. Brazil could not use the penalty in the 38th minute of the game. But Brazil took… Continue reading Brazil beat Spain to win Olympic gold medal
SEE results published
Kathmandu: The National Examination Board has published the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) of 2077 BS. The evaluation done by the school where the students studied has been collected from all over the country and the results have been published by the board. The internal assessment from the school has been verified and… Continue reading SEE results published