Corona infection in another 596 people, 10 people die

Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 596 people in the last 24 hours. In the last 24 hours, 10 people have died and 871 have recovered from the corona infection. With the addition on Sunday, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 82,198. At the same time, the number of deaths… Continue reading Corona infection in another 596 people, 10 people die

DRS to be used in men’s T20 World Cup for the first time

A replay of a DRS review shown on the big screen. Photo Courtesy: Cricket Australia/Getty Images

Kathmandu: For the first time in an ICC men’s T20I tournament the Decision Review System (DRS) will be in use as the governing body has announced that the system will be available at the T20 World Cup starting later this month. As per the playing conditions released by the ICC this week for the forthcoming… Continue reading DRS to be used in men’s T20 World Cup for the first time

Immigration department to remain close for two days During festive holidays

Kathmandu: The Immigration Department will halt the work of issuing trekking permits to the tourists going for trekking for two days during the Dashain festival. According to the department, the work of the department will continue even on public holidays starting from October 17. The department has informed that the service will be closed on… Continue reading Immigration department to remain close for two days During festive holidays

16 newly appointed ministers and two ministers of state take oath

Kathmandu: Newly appointed ministers and ministers of state have taken oath of office and secrecy. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 16 ministers appointed on Friday. Similarly, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba administered the oath of office and secrecy to the two Ministers of State appointed today. The… Continue reading 16 newly appointed ministers and two ministers of state take oath

Agreement to simplify start-up business loan procedures

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Kathmandu: Stakeholders have urged the government that the youth can be attracted toward start-up businesses if only the government ease loan process. In a discussion held at the Ministry of Finance on Friday, stakeholders have come to the conclusion that cumbersome procedures cannot promote start-ups. On the occasion, it was emphasized that the procedure should… Continue reading Agreement to simplify start-up business loan procedures

At least 100 dead, wounded in Afghan blast

People view the damage inside of a mosque following a bombing in Kunduz, province northern Afghanistan, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): A blast went off Friday at a mosque packed with Shiite Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan, killing or wounding at least 100 people, a Taliban police official said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast, which took place in Kunduz, the capital of Kunduz province, but militants from the… Continue reading At least 100 dead, wounded in Afghan blast

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Kathmandu Metropolitan City to distribute first dose of corona vaccine from Friday

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is scheduled to distribute first dose of corona vaccine from Friday. The first dose of the Chinese Vero cell vaccine will be given to all citizens above 18 years of age in all 32 wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan City tomorrow. The vaccination can be done from 32 ward offices,… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City to distribute first dose of corona vaccine from Friday

Nobel Literature Prize 2021: Abdulrazak Gurnah named winner

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(BBC): Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah has he was “surprised and humbled” to be awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish Academy praised Gurnah for his “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism”. The prize is awarded by the Swedish Academy and is worth 10 million Swedish crowns ($1.14m / £840,000). Gurnah,… Continue reading Nobel Literature Prize 2021: Abdulrazak Gurnah named winner