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

Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand

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

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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

This undated image shows the premises of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Photo: Google maps image

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

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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

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

File Photo National football team of Nepal. Photo Courtesy: ANFA

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