KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. At least 13 people were killed and 15 wounded, Russian officials said. One of the bombers… Continue reading Two suicide attacks outside Kabul airport; Russia says 13 dead
Month: August 2021
Education Ministry urges to vaccinate all examinees
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has urged the candidates of class 12 and above to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As the vaccination against covid-19 has been arranged for students of class 12 and above, the ministry urges to vaccinate all the examinees in the age group of 18 years and above. They… Continue reading Education Ministry urges to vaccinate all examinees
ISPs complain over 42 percent tax on internet services
Kathmandu: The Internet is on the list of essential services. However, the government is levying about 42 percent tax on various types of internet services. According to an analysis by the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPAN), Internet services are becoming more expensive due to government taxes. As per the ISPAN the government is directly and… Continue reading ISPs complain over 42 percent tax on internet services
Govt ensures 53 million vaccines for public
Kathmandu: Minister of State for Health and Population Umesh Shrestha has stated that the supply of vaccines and vaccination against corona is the first priority of the government. At a meeting of the House of Representatives, Education and Health Committee on Thursday, he said 300,000 people are being vaccinated against corona on a daily basis.… Continue reading Govt ensures 53 million vaccines for public
Biden to tackle cybersecurity with tech, finance leaders
WASHINGTON (AP): President Joe Biden is meeting Wednesday with top executives from some of the country’s leading technology companies and financial institutions as the White House urges the private sector to help toughen cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks. The summit comes during a relentless stretch of ransomware attacks that have targeted critical infrastructure, in… Continue reading Biden to tackle cybersecurity with tech, finance leaders
The CPN-Yekikrit Samajbadi party led by Madhav Nepal got legitimacy
Kathmandu: The party formed by the leaders who split from the CPN-UML has registered as the Yekikrit Samajbadi (Unified Socialist) at Election Commission. The commission on Wednesday issued a registration certificate to former CPN-UML general secretary and former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal. A total of 58 central members of the CPN-UML had applied for… Continue reading The CPN-Yekikrit Samajbadi party led by Madhav Nepal got legitimacy
Another 44 people died of covid in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 2,482 people have been infected with corona. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 9,711 PCR tests confirmed 1,862 and 5,579 antigen tests tested positive for 620 cases. Meanwhile, 1,781 people have been recovered and 44 have died. With the addition of Wednesday, the total number of corona… Continue reading Another 44 people died of covid in last 24 hours
Nepali team announces for AFC Women’s Asia Cup qualifiers
Kathmandu: Nepali women’s team has been announced for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers. According to the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) 23-members have been listed on the team. Nepal is in Group F in the Asian Cup qualifiers. Group F includes the Philippines and Hong Kong. The qualifiers will be played in Uzbekistan. Nepal… Continue reading Nepali team announces for AFC Women’s Asia Cup qualifiers
Corona infection in another 2,525 people, 35 deaths
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 2,525 people while 2,086 people have been recovered and 35 people have died in the last 24 hours. With the addition on Tuesday, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 751,001. At the same time, the number of deaths in Nepal has reached 10,568… Continue reading Corona infection in another 2,525 people, 35 deaths
Bir hospital urge patients to come for post covid treatment
Kathmandu: Bir hospital has urged covid recovered patients to visit the hospital for their post covid treatment as a total of 158 covid beds including ICU with some ventilators and High Dependency Unit (HDU) are vacant. As per the hospital, preparations are being made to operate 500 beds in a week if the patient’s pressure… Continue reading Bir hospital urge patients to come for post covid treatment