Month: November 2021

Wary, weary world slams doors shut, fearing omicron variant

People pass through Waterloo train station, in London, during the morning rush hour, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

BRUSSELS (AP): Taking an act-now-ask-questions-later approach, countries around the world slammed their doors shut again to try to keep the new omicron variant at bay Monday as more cases of the mutant coronavirus emerged and scientists raced to figure out just how dangerous it might be. Japan announced it would bar entry of all foreign… Continue reading Wary, weary world slams doors shut, fearing omicron variant

Passengers returning from abroad bring illegal gold: DOC

Kathmandu: Department of Customs (DoC) has stated that illegal gold are being imported in Nepal through passengers returning from abroad for who were migrated for foreign employment and other work. The department published a notice on Sunday stating that gold was being hidden in flashlights, irons, mixers, radios, speakers and water pumps without the knowledge… Continue reading Passengers returning from abroad bring illegal gold: DOC

Kamal Thapa announces candidature for president of RPP

File Photo DPM and Minister for Energy Kamal Thapa speaks to media after a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Friday, November 24, 2017. Photo Courtesy: Rashtriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: Rashtriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Kamal Thapa has announced to fight for the post again from the party’s general convention to be held in Kathmandu from December 1. Speaking at a program announcing his candidature in Kathmandu on Monday, he said that he still have some work to be done. Leader Rajendra Lingden has already… Continue reading Kamal Thapa announces candidature for president of RPP

Nepali Congress scheduled its general convention on Dec 11

Kathmandu: The Central Election Committee of the Nepali Congress has made public the election schedule of the Central Working Committee. As per the consultation with the top leaders, the plan to register the candidature before the inauguration of the General Convention has been postponed. Congress general convention will be held from December 11. According to… Continue reading Nepali Congress scheduled its general convention on Dec 11

Govt halts arrivals of South African in Nepal

Kathmandu: Amid the rising risk of a new variant of the Corona Omicron, the government has decided to bar citizens of South African countries from entering Nepal until further notice. The Home Ministry has instructed the Immigration Department, Tribhuvan International Airport Office and the local administration office in the border areas to make arrangements to… Continue reading Govt halts arrivals of South African in Nepal

Govt revoked the license of ‘Hello Nepal’

Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The government has revoked the license of Nepal Satellite Pvt. Ltd. (Hello Nepal). A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) held last Friday has decided to revoke the license given to Hello Nepal saying that the outstanding amount has not been paid. After failing to… Continue reading Govt revoked the license of ‘Hello Nepal’

COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks during a press conference in London, Saturday Nov. 27, 2021, after cases of the new COVID-19 variant were confirmed in the UK. Photo Courtesy: AP

LONDON (AP): The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the world scrambling to stop the spread. The U.K. on Saturday tightened its rules on mask-wearing and on testing of international arrivals after finding… Continue reading COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert

Australia confirms 2 omicron cases as travel curbs tighten

A woman and a child, both wearing face masks to protect from COVID-19 look at a commercial office building in Beijing, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

HONG KONG (AP): Australian officials confirmed Sunday that two overseas travelers arriving in Sydney are the first to test positive in the country for the omicron variant of the coronavirus, as nations around the world tightened controls against the worrying new strain. The two passengers were among a group of 14 others who arrived in… Continue reading Australia confirms 2 omicron cases as travel curbs tighten

One week quarantine mandatory for passengers coming to Nepal via South Africa

Kathmandu: The government has made a one-week mandatory quarantine for passengers coming to Nepal via South Africa. A new variant of the corona virus found in South Africa, Omicron, has been declared a variant of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health and Population has stated. Although Nepal has now made… Continue reading One week quarantine mandatory for passengers coming to Nepal via South Africa