Kathmandu: The government has urged Nepali citizens in Afghanistan to come in contact with the respective authorities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a press release on Sunday stating that online registration has been started for the collection of details of Nepali citizens in Afghanistan. Now, Nepali citizens living in Afghanistan or their family… Continue reading Government urges Nepalis living in Afghanistan to get in touch
Month: August 2021
Taliban enters Kabul, awaits ‘peaceful transfer’ of power
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): Taliban fighters entered the outskirts of the Afghan capital on Sunday and said they were awaiting a “peaceful transfer” of the city after promising not to take it by force, but the uncertainty panicked residents who raced to the leave the capital, with workers fleeing government offices and helicopters landing at the… Continue reading Taliban enters Kabul, awaits ‘peaceful transfer’ of power
Taliban approach Kabul’s outskirts, attack north Afghan city
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): The Taliban seized two more provinces on Saturday and approached the outskirts of Afghanistan’s capital while also launching a multi-pronged assault on a major northern city defended by former warlords, Afghan officials said. The insurgents have captured much of northern, western and southern Afghanistan in a breakneck offensive less than three weeks… Continue reading Taliban approach Kabul’s outskirts, attack north Afghan city
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP): A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, with the epicenter about 125 kilometers (78 miles) west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Geological Survey said. People in the capital felt the tremor and many rushed into the streets in fear, although there did not appear to be damage there. Naomi… Continue reading 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti
Congress decides to hold its 14th general convention in November
Kathmandu: The 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress is scheduled to be held from November 25 to 28. A meeting of the Central Committee held at the private residence of Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba at Budhanilkantha has postponed the date from August to November 25. The meeting has decided… Continue reading Congress decides to hold its 14th general convention in November
Prime Minister Deuba meets former national cricket captain Paras Khadka
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has met the former captain of the Nepali cricket team Paras Khadka. During a meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Saturday, Prime Minister Deuba expressed his commitment to assist in the development of cricket. Stating that Nepalese will never forget every success achieved by Nepali cricket… Continue reading Prime Minister Deuba meets former national cricket captain Paras Khadka
Corona infection in another 2,624 people, 20 died
Kathmandu: Corona infections have been confirmed in 2,624 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 20 people have died and 1,320 have been infected in the last 24 hours due to corona infection. So far, the number of people infected with the coronavirus in Nepal has reached 730,479.… Continue reading Corona infection in another 2,624 people, 20 died
Students to receive vaccines from five places in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Students taking examinations in various faculties and levels of the university got vaccinated from today. According to the Department of Health Services, preparations have been made to vaccinate about 60,000 students. All health directorates, state and district health offices have been asked to make arrangements for vaccination. Students will be able to get vaccinated… Continue reading Students to receive vaccines from five places in Kathmandu
3,260 tested positive in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, corona infection has been confirmed in 3,260 people across the country. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the infection was confirmed in 3,260 people after testing 15,462 samples with PCR of 10,806 people and antigens of 4,656 people. The number of confirmed cases of corona in Nepal… Continue reading 3,260 tested positive in last 24 hours
Nepal improves rank in the FIFA rankings
Kathmandu: The Nepali national football team has improved three places in the FIFA rankings. According to the schedule made public by FIFA on Thursday, Nepal has risen from 171st place to 168th place. Nepal’s ranking has improved based on their performance in the World Cup qualifiers and Asia Cup qualifiers. Nepal ranks third in South… Continue reading Nepal improves rank in the FIFA rankings