Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 31 more people have been infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 10 people have recovered from Corona in the last 24 hours. Currently 142 people are actively infected across the country. Of these, 139 are in home isolation, 3 are in institutional… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 31 more people
Month: June 2022
UK inflation rises at fastest rate for 40 years as food costs jump
(BBC): Prices are continuing to rise at their fastest rate for 40 years with food costs, particularly for bread, cereal and meat, climbing. UK inflation, the rate at which prices rise, edged up to 9.1% in the 12 months to May, from 9% in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Fuel and energy… Continue reading UK inflation rises at fastest rate for 40 years as food costs jump
Afghan earthquake: 1,000 people killed and 1,500 wounded
(BBC): A powerful earthquake has killed one thousand people and left hundreds more injured in Afghanistan, a Taliban official has told the BBC. Pictures show landslides and ruined mud-built homes in eastern Paktika province, where rescuers have been scrambling to treat the injured. Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada said hundreds of houses were destroyed and the… Continue reading Afghan earthquake: 1,000 people killed and 1,500 wounded
NADA demands to lift ban on vehicle import
Kathmandu: The NADA Automobiles Association has demanded to lift ban on the import of vehicles. The NADA delegation called on Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Dilendra Prasad Badu and demanded lifting of the ban on import of vehicles. NADA has demanded that the ban on imports of private vehicles such as cars, jeeps and… Continue reading NADA demands to lift ban on vehicle import
Airline operators threats to halt flight, CAAN warns not to do so
Kathmandu: The Airlines Operators Association Nepal (AOAN) has threaten to halt air services from Wednesday. Stating that the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has implemented a provision that cannot be fulfilled, the association has announced to halt all flights including emergency from Wednesday. Citing the parking problem at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) alone, the… Continue reading Airline operators threats to halt flight, CAAN warns not to do so
Rabi Lamichhane announces ‘Rashtriya Swatantra Party’
Kathmandu: Former media person Rabi Lamichhane, has announced a new political party. Rabi Lamichhane announced the ‘Rastriya Swatantra Party’organizing an event today. Announcing the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Lamichhane thanked the old parties and leaders for their contribution so far and achievements of the democratic republic and said that he would not join any other party.… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane announces ‘Rashtriya Swatantra Party’
Govt decides not to join SPP
Kathmandu: The government has decided not to join the US State Partnership Program (SPP). The cabinet meeting held on Saturday evening decided to send a letter to the United States stating that Nepal will not join the SPP. The meeting also concluded that there is a diplomatic weakness in the previous correspondence regarding the SPP.
Covid infection detected in 19 people
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 19 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 19 people among the tested 1,814 people have been confirmed positive. During the same period, 10 people have been cured. No one has died of corona infection in the last 24 hours.… Continue reading Covid infection detected in 19 people
India and Bangladesh floods displace millions and kill dozens
(BBC): At least 59 people are known to have died in lightning strikes and landslides triggered by severe monsoon storms in India and Bangladesh. Millions of people have been stranded while emergency workers have struggled to reach those affected. Forecasters are warning that the flooding is expected to get worse over the next few days.… Continue reading India and Bangladesh floods displace millions and kill dozens
Russia becomes China’s biggest oil supplier
(BBC): Russia has become China’s biggest supplier of oil as the country sold discounted crude to Beijing amid sanctions over the Ukraine war. Imports of Russian oil rose by 55% from a year earlier to a record level in May, displacing Saudi Arabia as China’s biggest provider. China has ramped up purchases of Russian oil… Continue reading Russia becomes China’s biggest oil supplier