(BBC): All eyes are now on Newquay in Cornwall for the first ever satellite launch from UK soil. Sir Richard Branson’s US company Virgin Orbit successfully placed another seven spacecraft in orbit from California at the weekend and is now focused on moving operations to England. “Everything now is about getting to Cornwall,” said Flt… Continue reading September target for first UK satellite launch
Month: July 2022
Sri Lanka energy minister warns petrol stocks about to run dry
(BBC): Sri Lanka’s energy minister has issued a stark warning over the country’s fuel stocks as it faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years. On Sunday, Kanchana Wijesekera said the nation only had enough petrol left for less than a day under regular demand. He also said its next petrol shipment was… Continue reading Sri Lanka energy minister warns petrol stocks about to run dry
Corona infection confirmed in 40 people in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 40 more people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus meanwhile no death cases have been reported. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the PCR test of 1,847 people confirmed the infection in 34 people and the antigen test of 1,163 people confirmed the… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 40 people in last 24 hours
NOC suggests govt to reduce fuel consumption
Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has sent various 10-point proposals to the government to reduce fuel consumption. The corporation has sent a proposal to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to distribute up to five liters of fuel to motorcycles and up to 20 liters to cars and jeeps at a time to reduce… Continue reading NOC suggests govt to reduce fuel consumption
CPN UML forms three new departments
Kathmandu: CPN-UML has formed three new departments. The secretariat meeting held on Sunday formed the Department of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management, Department of Forest and Environment and Department of Finance and Planning, said Prithvi Subba Gurung, head of the Publicity Department.
Another 53 infected with corona virus
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 53 more people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the PCR test of 1,162 people confirmed the infection in 39 people and in the antigen test of 958 people, 14 people were infected. In the last 24… Continue reading Another 53 infected with corona virus
Information and broadcasting department to provide online services only
Kathmandu: All the services provided by the Department of Information and Broadcasting will now be provided via online platform. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki inaugurated the BRLMS, DMS, Information Management System and cash SMS online system provided by the department today. The department had started information management system under online service… Continue reading Information and broadcasting department to provide online services only
237,000 tourists visited Nepal in last six months
Kathmandu: In the first six months of 2022, a total of 237,696 tourists have visited Nepal. Tourist arrivals have seen encouraging improvements as the Corona virus (Covid-19) epidemic has receded and travel restrictions have been lifted. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 46,957 tourists visited Nepal in June alone. As per the NTB in February… Continue reading 237,000 tourists visited Nepal in last six months
New York bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling
(Reuters): New York state passed a law on Friday banning guns from many public places, including Times Square, and requiring gun-license applicants to prove their shooting proficiency and submit their social media accounts for review by government officials. The law, passed in an emergency legislative session, was forced by a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling… Continue reading New York bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling
Mayor Adams launches DNA gun crimes unit as NYC remains on edge over shootings
(New York Daily News): Mayor Adams has launched forensic DNA gun crime unit on Thursday. As reported on New York Daily News, Mayor Adam has launched the forensic DNA gun crime unit as the city remains on edge over a spate of senseless shootings. Housed within the office of the city medical examiner, the new… Continue reading Mayor Adams launches DNA gun crimes unit as NYC remains on edge over shootings