Month: August 2022

NASA space telescope delivers spectacular pictures

Photo Courtesy: NASA via BBC

Kathmandu: Stunning images of a “stellar nursery” and a “cosmic dance” have been acquired by Nasa’s new $10bn space telescope. The two pictures, and others, were presented to the world on Tuesday to mark the James Webb observatory’s readiness to begin science operations. The facility has spent the past six months since launch undergoing testing.… Continue reading NASA space telescope delivers spectacular pictures

Taiwan tensions: China halts co-operation with US on key issues

Kathmandu: China is halting co-operation with the US in several key areas including climate change, military talks and efforts to combat international crime. As reported by the BBC news, the new measures follow a trip to Taiwan by a US congressional delegation led by senior Democrat Nancy Pelosi. China, which also announced it was sanctioning… Continue reading Taiwan tensions: China halts co-operation with US on key issues

NYC crime rate climbed 31% in July compared to July 2021

File Photo A 32 year-old man sitting in the back seat of a car parked on Sutphin Blvd. was pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital after he was shot in the neck and chest in Queens on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Photo Courtesy: New York Daily News

Kathmandu: A spike in shootings and murders in July fueled a 31% increase in the city’s crime rate over the same month in 2021. As reported by the New York Daily News, murders were up 34% last month compared to July 2021. Police counted 47 murders in July 2022, up from 35 committed in July… Continue reading NYC crime rate climbed 31% in July compared to July 2021

NC leader Prakashman express his desire to become Prime Minister

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress leader Prakashman Singh has expressed his desire to become the Prime Minister. Addressing the inauguration of the newly constructed building of Guheshwari Bal Shiksha Madhyamik School held in Kathmandu on Saturday, he expressed his desire to develop the country by becoming a ‘first man’. He said that he has experience of working… Continue reading NC leader Prakashman express his desire to become Prime Minister

Supreme Court to serve full working hours even on Friday

Photo Courtesy: Official Website of the Supreme Court

Kathmandu: The Supreme Court will serve full time even on Friday, starting from today. The full meeting of the Supreme Court 22 had decided to provide full-time service on Fridays with effect from today. More people are expected to be benefited from this new rule.

Nepali football women team on 122nd in FIFA ranking

Kathmandu: Nepali women’s football team settled at 122nd place in the FIFA ranking. Nepal has dropped one place in the new ranking released by FIFA. In the previous ranking, Nepal was ranked 121. In the ranking of Asian countries, Nepal is at the 21st position. Similarly, Nepal is in the second place in the ranking… Continue reading Nepali football women team on 122nd in FIFA ranking

Maoist Center supports One China Policy

Photo Courtesy: Facebook page of NCP chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)

Kathmandu: Chairman of CPN Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has said that serious attention has been drawn to the latest developments in Taiwan. Before going to Japan this Friday evening, Prachanda’s private secretariat issued a statement saying that attention has been drawn to the incident in Taiwan. ‘Our attention has been drawn to the… Continue reading Maoist Center supports One China Policy

Home Minister Khand says Nepal is in favor of one China policy

Kathmandu: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi has paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Balkrishna Khand. In the meeting held at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, Friday, there was a discussion about strengthening the mutual relations between the two countries, according to the Secretariat of the Minister of Home Affairs. In the meeting,… Continue reading Home Minister Khand says Nepal is in favor of one China policy