Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to ‘selected’ spectators

A woman wearing a face mask to protect against COVID-19 stands next to figures of the Winter Paralympic mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon left, and Winter Olympic mascot Bing Dwen Dwen on a pedestrian shopping street in Beijing, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

BEIJING (AP): Only “selected” spectators will be permitted at next month’s Beijing Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said Monday. Beijing had already announced that no fans from outside the country would be permitted at the events, and had not offered tickets to the general public. Monday’s announcement posted on the organizing committee’s website… Continue reading Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to ‘selected’ spectators

Suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi kills 3, wounds 6

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): A suspected drone attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting a key oil facility in Abu Dhabi killed three people on Monday and sparked a separate fire at Abu Dhabi’s international airport. Emirati police identified the dead as two Indian nationals and one Pakistani. They did not identify the wounded… Continue reading Suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi kills 3, wounds 6

China’s Xi rejects ‘Cold War mentality,’ pushes cooperation

File Photo Chinese President Xi Jinping attends an event commemorating the 110th anniversary of Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 9, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

GENEVA (AP): Chinese President Xi Jinping called Monday for greater world cooperation against COVID-19 and pledged to send an additional 1 billion doses of vaccine to other countries, while urging other powers to discard a “Cold-War mentality” at a time of rising geopolitical tensions — a veiled swipe at the United States. The Chinese leader… Continue reading China’s Xi rejects ‘Cold War mentality,’ pushes cooperation

Tourism Minister Prem Ale diagnose with Covid-19

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Kathmandu: Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Prem Ale has been confirmed infected with the corona virus. According to his private secretariat, the schedule for Monday has been postponed after Corona was confirmed to the minister. Earlier on Sunday, Minister Ale visited Pashupati Dharmashala and Narayanhiti Durbar.

Booster dose vaccine for frontliner of Lalitpur metropolis from tomorrow

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Kathmandu: The Lalitpur Metropolitan City is going to give booster dose vaccine against Covid-19 to frontline workers from Tuesday. The metropolis office issued a notice on Monday stating that booster doses will be given from eight hospitals in the metropolis. Booster dose vaccination will be given to the health workers and employees, security personnel, sanitation… Continue reading Booster dose vaccine for frontliner of Lalitpur metropolis from tomorrow

Corona infection confirmed in 6,734 people in a single day

Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 6,734 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). Among the total of 14,014 PCR samples 5,747 tested positive while among 6,734 antigen test, 987 people tested positive. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 547 people have been recovered while three… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 6,734 people in a single day

Province no 2 named Madhesh

Kathmandu: The govt has passed the proposed name ‘Madesh’ for province no 1. A proposal to keep Janakpurdham as the permanent capital has also been passed. The proposal has been passed with two-thirds votes. All the parties in the provincial assembly today agreed to make Janakpurdham the capital. Meanwhile, a few MPs from Parsa and… Continue reading Province no 2 named Madhesh

Coronavirus confirm in 19 players of Chyasal football club

Kathmandu: The match between Nepal Police Club and Chyasal Youth Club scheduled for Sunday under Martyr Memorial A Division League has been postponed. The game has been postponed after 19 players of Chyasal Youth Club contracted corona. Chyasal proposed to ANFA to postpone the game against the police after 19 of their players were diagnosed… Continue reading Coronavirus confirm in 19 players of Chyasal football club

Nepal govt announces to close cinema halls and gym centers

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Kathmandu: The government has decided to close the cinema and gym hall till January 30, saying that the infection of Covid-19 is increasing. Minister for Communications Gyanendra Bahadur Karki informed that the cabinet meeting held on Friday decided to close the entertainment area till January 3 to reduce the congestion in public places. Similarlu, shopping… Continue reading Nepal govt announces to close cinema halls and gym centers

Nepal urge India to halt building one-way roads on Nepali land

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Kathmandu: The government has urged India to stop construction and expansion of unilateral roads in Nepali territory. The government’s silence on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on road expansion in the Lipulek area was questioned. Announcing the government’s opinion on Sunday, Minister for Communications Gyanendra Bahadur Karki said that Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani east… Continue reading Nepal urge India to halt building one-way roads on Nepali land