Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Tourists have been stranded at Rara Lake in Mugu on the occasion of Dashain due to heavy rains since October 19. Tourists have been stranded at Talcha Airport due to landslides and lack of flights to Mugu. The flight to Karnali has come to a standstill as four airlines have been… Continue reading Tourists stranded at Rara in lack of flights
Month: October 2021
813 people infected from coronavirus in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 513 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, eight people have died due to corona infection. Currently, the number of active corona infections in the country is 10,559 people. In the last 24 hours, corona… Continue reading 813 people infected from coronavirus in last 24 hours
Govt to distribute relief to flood and landslide victims
Kathmandu: The government has decided to provide relief to the families of those killed in floods and landslides and provide free treatment to the injured. The cabinet meeting held on Wednesday has decided to provide relief worth Rs 200,000 to the families who lost one person in floods and landslides and an additional Rs 100,000… Continue reading Govt to distribute relief to flood and landslide victims
Biratnagar Airport to remain close till 5 pm tomorrow
Kathmandu: The Biratnagar Airport, which was affected by the floods, will be closed till 5 pm on Thursday. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has informed the airport will remain closed due to the heavy rainfall. Accordingly, the airline companies have canceled flights scheduled for Thursday. Earlier, flights scheduled for Wednesday have also been canceled.… Continue reading Biratnagar Airport to remain close till 5 pm tomorrow
Flood update: 77 die, 26 missing
Kathmandu: The death toll from floods, landslides and inundation caused by incessant rains over the past four days has reached 77. The number of missing persons has reached 26 and the number of injured has reached 22. According to the Home Ministry, the landslide has caused the most human damage in Panchthar district. At least… Continue reading Flood update: 77 die, 26 missing
Nine roads including five main highways due to inundated rainfall
Kathmandu: Main highways and roads have been blocked due to continuous rainfall. Nine main highways and roads in Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Far West provinces have been blocked. Transportation service has been affected in Sindhuli, Myagdi, Dailekh, Jumla, Kailali, Doti, Achham, Bajhang and Bajura districts. Jaya Prithvi Highway, Mahakali Highway, Dhangadhi-Dadeldhura Road, Karnali Highway, VP… Continue reading Nine roads including five main highways due to inundated rainfall
China announces to provide additional two million doses of vaccine
Kathmandu: China will provide an additional two million doses of corona vaccine to Nepal. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the vaccination assistance during a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations, cooperation in vaccination against COVID-19, coordination in trade… Continue reading China announces to provide additional two million doses of vaccine
Corona infection in 1,096 people, 12 deaths
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 1,096 people in the last 24 hours. In the last 24 hours, 12 people have died from corona infection and 1,004 have been recovered. With the addition on Tuesday, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 806,517. At the same time, the death toll… Continue reading Corona infection in 1,096 people, 12 deaths
Muslim community celebrating Mohammed Jayanti today
Kathmandu: The Muslim community is celebrating Mohammad Jayanti today. The birthday of Hazrat Mohammad, the promoter of the Muslim religion, is celebrated as Mohammed Day. Expressing his best wishes, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba expressed confidence that the day would inspire mutual brotherhood and harmony among all communities. The government has given a public holiday… Continue reading Muslim community celebrating Mohammed Jayanti today
Govt to give Rs 500,000 each to Nepali players of SAAF runners-up
Kathmandu: The government will provide Rs 500,000 to the runners-up Nepali football team. A meeting of the cabinet held on Monday decided to provide Rs 5 lakh to the players and Rs 3 lakh to the coaches. Nepal had reached the final for the first time in the SAAF championship held in Maldives. But Nepal… Continue reading Govt to give Rs 500,000 each to Nepali players of SAAF runners-up