QUITO, Ecuador (AP): Ecuador’s president has declared a state of emergency in the prison system following a battle among gang members in a coastal lockup that killed at least 116 people and injured 80 in what authorities say was the worst prison bloodbath ever in the country. Officials said at least five of the dead… Continue reading Ecuador declares prison emergency after 116 killed in riot
Month: September 2021
Chitwan tops EPL after beating Kathmandu
Kathmandu: The Chitwan Tigers defeated Kathmandu Kings XI by three wickets in the Everest Premier League (EPL) T20 Cricket. Chitwan lost seven wickets and met the target of 142 runs set by Kathmandu at the TRI Cricket Ground with eight balls to spare. Rajesh Pulami top-scored for Chitwan with 26 runs while Dilip Nath and… Continue reading Chitwan tops EPL after beating Kathmandu
Nepal Telecom to provide free SIM cards to senior citizens above 60 years of age
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecom (NT) has decided to provide free SIM cards to senior citizens above 60 years of age from Friday to the 25th of this month. On the occasion of the International Senior Citizens’ Day to be celebrated globally on October 1, organized by the United Nations, Nepal Telecom will provide free SIM to… Continue reading Nepal Telecom to provide free SIM cards to senior citizens above 60 years of age
Nepalis traveling to Gulf countries and Thailand can now carry only $250
Kathmandu: The minimum amount required for Nepali citizens to travel to Gulf countries, SAARC countries, Malaysia and Thailand on tourist visas has been reduced. The government on Wednesday reduced the minimum amount required for Nepali citizens going abroad on tourist visas by a decision at the Home Minister level. According to the Department of Immigration,… Continue reading Nepalis traveling to Gulf countries and Thailand can now carry only $250
Cable TV to protest against pole rent increased by NEA
Kathmandu: Cable television entrepreneurs are also preparing for the agitation saying that they have been impacted negatively by the pole rent fixed by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). National Gathering of Cable Television Entrepreneurs held in Kathmandu on Wednesday issued a press statement announcing to protest against the decision of the Authority. The conference has… Continue reading Cable TV to protest against pole rent increased by NEA
A total of 1,078 people infected, 12 people die
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 1,078 people across the country in the last 24 hours. While 12 people have died and 911 have recovered from the corona infection. With the new additions, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 886,614. Of them, 765,758 have been recovered so far and… Continue reading A total of 1,078 people infected, 12 people die
Four YouTubers arrested for character assassination
Kathmandu: Police have arrested four YouTubers on charges of broadcasting videos and interviews of females that assassinate their characters on a YouTube channel. Police Cyber Bureau team arrested Pradip Bhandari-21, of Daily Khabar YouTube, Dang, Shishir Adhikari-27, of Nuwakot, Harek Pal Khabar, Pinkala Karki-35, of Saraichuli Media YouTube Channel and Rodhan Tamang, 24, of Modern… Continue reading Four YouTubers arrested for character assassination
Another 1,157 people infected, eight die
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 1,157 people in the last 24 hours. According to the health ministry, 335 people have been found infected in the Kathmandu Valley. Of them, 28 have been confirmed in Bhaktapur, 42 in Lalitpur and 265 in Kathmandu district. In the last 24 hours, 1,113 infected people have been… Continue reading Another 1,157 people infected, eight die
Govt form a committee to study mechanical condition of aircraft
Kathmandu: The government has formed a committee to study the physical and mechanical condition of aircraft of domestic airline companies. According to Taranath Adhikari, spokesperson of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, the committee headed by Joint Secretary Buddhi Sagar Lamichhane will study and research the physical and mechanical condition of the aircraft… Continue reading Govt form a committee to study mechanical condition of aircraft
Leader Pun to receive further treatment in Bangkok
Kathmandu: Barshaman Pun, a member of the CPN-Maoist Central Committee, will be taken to Thailand on Wednesday for further treatment. He has been taken to Bangkok for further treatment due to health problems in the last few days. Leader Pun has been receiving treatment at Sumeru Hospital in Lalitpur after he was diagnosed with high… Continue reading Leader Pun to receive further treatment in Bangkok