Biden restricts travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday

File Photo President Joe Biden listens as he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Washington. Photo Courtesy: AP

(CNN): President Joe Biden announced Friday the US will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday as a new coronavirus variant has emerged. Acting on advice from the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Biden administration will restrict travel… Continue reading Biden restricts travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday

World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant

People line up to get on the Air France flight to Paris at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

BRUSSELS (AP): Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world raced Friday to contain a new coronavirus variant potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled relentless waves of infection on nearly every continent. A World Health Organization panel named the variant “omicron” and classified it as a highly transmissible virus of concern,… Continue reading World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant

NRB signals to tighten silver import

Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has signaled to halt increasing silver imports. The central bank today reviewed the monetary policy for the current fiscal year and indicated that it will tighten silver imports. NRB has stated that provision has been made to provide an exchange facility for importing silver only up to… Continue reading NRB signals to tighten silver import

Ghanshyam Bhusal to file nomination for UML vice-chairman

Kathmandu: The tenth general convention of the CPN-UML has started in Bharatpur of Chitwan on Friday. The announcement of the candidature of Vice President Bhim Rawal has challenged the unanimous presidency of KP Sharma Oli. The possibility of holding elections for other office bearers is also increasing. Meanwhile, UML Deputy General Secretary Ghanshyam Bhusal is… Continue reading Ghanshyam Bhusal to file nomination for UML vice-chairman

New virus variant emerges in Africa, stokes worldwide fears

People wait to get vaccinated at a shopping mall, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

BRUSSELS (AP): The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh the exact risks, which were largely unknown. Medical experts, including the World Health Organization, warned against any overreaction before the… Continue reading New virus variant emerges in Africa, stokes worldwide fears

UML addressing its 10th National General Convention today

Kathmandu: The tenth national general convention of the CPN-UML is starting in Chitwan from today.The inauguration ceremony of the General Convention is being held on the banks of Narayani River in Narayangarh and closed session at Sauraha.UML, which has already held its Legislative General Convention in Godavari, Lalitpur, will now elect a new leadership for… Continue reading UML addressing its 10th National General Convention today

Second round of ‘A’ division league football matches from Friday

Kathmandu: The second round of Martyrs’ Memorial ‘A’ Division League Football is starting from Friday. Satdobato Youth Club and Three Star Club are playing at 1 pm today and Sankata and Friends Club are playing at 5 pm at Dasharath Stadium in Tripureshwor. In the first match, Satdobato played a goalless draw against Friends meanwhile… Continue reading Second round of ‘A’ division league football matches from Friday

US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

File Photo Hiring sign is displayed outside of a retail store in Vernon Hills, III, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

WASHINGTON (AP): The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession. Jobless claims dropped by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since mid-November 1969. But seasonal adjustments around the… Continue reading US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

Nepal Sales Mission to Bangladesh Concludes

Photo Courtesy: Nepal Tourism Board

Kathmandu: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) in association with the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has successfully completed the Nepal Sales Mission to Bangladesh in the capital city of Bangladesh on Nov. 23, 2021.Fourteen Tour Operators from Nepal interacted and exchanged business propositions with more than 50 Bangladeshi Tour Operators in a one-day… Continue reading Nepal Sales Mission to Bangladesh Concludes

Xioami launches Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor and Mi Air Purifier 3 in Nepal

Kathmandu: Xiaomi has launched Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor and the new Mi Air Purifier 3.The Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor is a pocket-sized device to inflate flat tyre of car, motorbike or even a bicycle anytime, anywhere without the need of an external power supply and Mi Air Purifier 3 is the latest in… Continue reading Xioami launches Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor and Mi Air Purifier 3 in Nepal