Hoteliers demand immidiate implementation of travel leave

Kathmandu: Hoteliers have demanded to implement the travel leave given to government employees to increase domestic tourism activities. This request was made by the hoteliers affiliated with Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) on the eve of World Tourism Day. “We urge the government to immediately implement the 10-day travel leave and one-month free entry permit for… Continue reading Hoteliers demand immidiate implementation of travel leave

Corona infection in 834 people, 1,279 recovered

Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 834 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 730 people tested positive on 8,589 PCR tests 104 tested positive for 5,147 antigen tests. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, nine people have died from corona infection while 1,279 have been cured.… Continue reading Corona infection in 834 people, 1,279 recovered

Everest Premier league begins from today

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Kings XI has made a winning start in the Everest Premier League (EPL) Cricket. In today’s inaugural match, Kathmandu defeated Lalitpur by seven wickets. Former champions Lalitpur Patriots met the target of 158 runs by losing three wickets in 14 overs. Ryan Burl and Rahman Ullah Gurbaz scored half-centuries for Kathmandu. Burl added… Continue reading Everest Premier league begins from today

More than six mn people receive full dose of vaccines

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Kathmandu: The total number of people vaccinated against coronavirus in Nepal has exceeded six million. In the last 24 hours, 216,725 vaccines have been administered and the total number of people vaccinated against corona in Nepal has reached 6,014,941. Similarly, 6,528,392 people have been vaccinated for the first time so far. Meanwhile, the number of… Continue reading More than six mn people receive full dose of vaccines

China says all crypto transactions illegal; Bitcoin tumbles

File Photo A visitor passes by a logo for the e-CNY, a digital version of the Chinese Yuan, displayed during a trade fair in Beijing, China, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. Photo courtesy: AP

BEIJING (AP): China’s central bank on Friday declared all transactions involving Bitcoin and other virtual currencies illegal, stepping up a campaign to block use of unofficial digital money. Friday’s notice complained Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital currencies disrupt the financial system and are used in money-laundering and other crimes. “Virtual currency derivative transactions are all… Continue reading China says all crypto transactions illegal; Bitcoin tumbles

Corona infection in 1,476 people, 1,550 recovered

Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 1,476 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 1,476 people were found to be infected with the coronavirus, including 1,103 people tested for 10,575 PCRs and 373 people tested for 5,115 antigens. In the last 24 hours, nine people have died… Continue reading Corona infection in 1,476 people, 1,550 recovered

Police arrests a boy attempt to wear Narayanhiti’s crown

Kathmandu: An attempt has been made to steal the crown of the former king displayed in the Narayanhiti Durbar Museum. Khem Bahadur Gharti, 25, of Rukum West Musikot Municipality-11 had tried to break the glass by removing a khukuri from the room where the crown is being placed. However, the security forces took him under… Continue reading Police arrests a boy attempt to wear Narayanhiti’s crown

Citizens of 12 countries not to get on-arrival visas in Nepal

Kathmandu: Considering the easing situation of covid-19 in the country, the government has decided to resume on-arrival visa service to the foreigners. However, Nepal will not provide an on-arrival visa facility to citizens of 12 countries. According to the Department of Immigration, citizens from pandemic-affected countries will not receive on-arrival visas. Nepal had opened on-arrival… Continue reading Citizens of 12 countries not to get on-arrival visas in Nepal