Two killed, 15 injured in truck-bus collision in Hetauda

Kathmandu: Two persons have been killed on a truck and a bus collision in Hetauda Sub-metropolitan. Fifteen people traveling in the bus have been injured. The bus left for Kathmandu from Janakpur and the truck left for Hetauda from Chitwan collided last night. The identities of those killed have not been released. Fifteen injured people… Continue reading Two killed, 15 injured in truck-bus collision in Hetauda

Maoist Center to hold national general convention in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The Maoist Centre has decided to hold their upcoming National Conference in Kathmandu. A meeting of the standing committee of the CPN-Maoist Center held on Tuesday has decided to hold the party’s national general convention in Kathmandu. The meeting also decided to send party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha… Continue reading Maoist Center to hold national general convention in Kathmandu

Satellite signals suggest Vietnam ship seized by Iran freed

This frame grab from a video released by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, shows the seized Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. Photo Courtesy: AP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): Satellite tracking data and other signals on Wednesday suggested a Vietnamese oil tanker earlier seized by Iran had been freed by the Islamic Republic, ending the latest maritime confrontation involving Tehran amid stalled negotiations over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers. The Sothys left a position off Iran’s Bandar… Continue reading Satellite signals suggest Vietnam ship seized by Iran freed

Country marks Chhath festival worshipping the Sun

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Kathmandu: Hindu all over the country are celebrating Chhaj Puja today worshipping the Sun. On the main day of Chhath festival, the setting sun is being worshiped this evening. There is a religious belief that if one worships the sun properly and pays homage to Kartik Shukla, one will not get skin disease. Chhath, formerly… Continue reading Country marks Chhath festival worshipping the Sun

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight

In this photo provided by NASA, from left to right, European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet, NASA astronauts Megan McArthur and Shane Kimbrough, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide gesture inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft onboard the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship shortly after having landed in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Fla., Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. Photo Courtesy: Aubrey Gemignani/NASA via AP

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): Four astronauts returned to Earth on Monday, riding home with SpaceX to end a 200-day space station mission that began last spring. Their capsule streaked through the late night sky like a dazzling meteor before parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. Recovery boats quickly moved… Continue reading SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight

Govt appoints province head in three provinces

Kathmandu: New Chiefs have been appointed in Province 1, Karnali and Far Western Provinces. On the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has appointed Parashuram Khapung of Tehrathum in Province 1, Tilak Pariyar of Banke in Karnali and Devraj Joshi of Bajura in the Far Western Province. Earlier, the KP Sharma… Continue reading Govt appoints province head in three provinces

Kathmandu Metropolitan City to assist five more schools with technical classes

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has decided to conduct technical subjects in five more schools. The metropolis, which has been conducting technical classes from class nine to 12 in two schools since last fiscal year, has called for applications to expand the program to five more schools. The cost of computer engineering, civil engineering,… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City to assist five more schools with technical classes

Govt decides to purchase vaccine for children above 12 years

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Kathmandu: The government has decided to purchase 10 million vaccines for children above 12 years of age. The cabinet meeting held on Monday has decided to purchase 10 million vaccines. The cabinet has decided to purchase six million Pfizer vaccines and four million moderna vaccines. The government has already paid for the purchase of vaccines.… Continue reading Govt decides to purchase vaccine for children above 12 years

Free bus service at Tribubhan International Airport

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Kathmandu: Free transportation is now available from the Golden Gate of Tribhuvan International Airport to the internal terminal building. Two microbuses of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal have been used for the purpose. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Ale arrived at the airport on Monday and inaugurated the service. Minister Ale has… Continue reading Free bus service at Tribubhan International Airport

Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths

Two people who knew an unidentified victim of a fatal incident at the Houston Astroworld concert embrace at a memorial on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

HOUSTON (AP): Investigators Sunday worked to determine how eight people died in a crush of fans at a Houston music festival, as families mourned the dead and concertgoers recounted the horror and confusion of being trapped in the crowd. Authorities planned to use videos, witness interviews and a review of concert procedures to figure out… Continue reading Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths