: BBC Texas, July 5 – At least 24 people have been confirmed dead following powerful flash floods that tore through Kerr County, Texas, devastating a Christian girls’ summer camp situated along the Guadalupe River, according to a BBC report. Authorities say as many as 20 children are still missing after the floodwaters swept through… Continue reading At least 24 dead, dozens missing as flash floods devastate Texas summer camp
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COVID-19 and dengue cases rise across Nepal, Health Ministry issues alert
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has reported a steady increase in COVID-19 and Dengue cases across Nepal, raising public health concerns as the monsoon season intensifies. The data, released in the latest situation report covering the period from January 1 to July 3, 2025, shows growing transmission trends for both diseases. According to… Continue reading COVID-19 and dengue cases rise across Nepal, Health Ministry issues alert
Nepal-UK investment meeting held in London to boost bilateral economic ties
Kathmandu: A high-level Nepal-UK Investment Meeting was held on July 2 at the House of Lords in London, jointly organized by the Nepal German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NGCCI) and the Nepal Centre UK. The event aimed to explore trade and investment opportunities between Nepal and the United Kingdom and encourage British investors to… Continue reading Nepal-UK investment meeting held in London to boost bilateral economic ties
Nepal welcomes over 550,000 tourists in first half of 2025
Kathmandu: Nepal recorded over 577,000 foreign tourist arrivals in the first six months of 2025, according to data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). While this marks a slight decline compared to the same period last year — which saw 583,011 visitors — India continued to dominate as the top source market, contributing 147,839… Continue reading Nepal welcomes over 550,000 tourists in first half of 2025
Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain
Kathmandu: Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a tragic car accident early Thursday in northwestern Spain, police have confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after midnight in Cernadilla, a municipality in the province of Zamora, when their vehicle veered off the motorway and burst into flames. Spain’s Civil… Continue reading Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain
Lalitpur metropolis declared fully-immunised local level
Kathmandu: Lalitpur metropolis has been declared a fully immunised local level, becoming the fifth among six local governments in the district to achieve this status. According to Dr Bhuwan Paudel, Chief of the District Public Health Office, Lalitpur, Mahankal Rural Municipality, Mahalaxmi Municipality, Bagmati Rural Municipality, and Konjyosom Rural Municipality had previously been declared as… Continue reading Lalitpur metropolis declared fully-immunised local level
Former President Bhandari renounces State facilities
Kathmandu: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has renounced all State benefits except security in capacity of the former Head of the State. She made such decision to be effective from Wednesday itself. The government had been providing her various facilities ranging from communications to transportation. Bhandari’s secretariat wrote a letter, addressing Secretary at Home Ministry… Continue reading Former President Bhandari renounces State facilities
Jhapa reports eight new cases of Covid-19
Kathmandu: Jhapa, the district in Koshi Province, has received 15,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19, according to Ramesh Barakoti, Chief of the Health Office, Jhapa. As per the newly implemented vaccination schedule, priority groups include individuals with weakened immune systems, children above the age of five, expectant mothers, and those in direct contact… Continue reading Jhapa reports eight new cases of Covid-19
Foreign employment fraudsters will face action: Minister Bhandari
Patan: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security, Sharat Singh Bhandari, has said those involved in foreign employment fraud by using legal loopholes would be brought to book. At a programme organised by Safe Migration (SAMI) Programme in Lalitpur today, Minister Bhandari shared, “There are 36,000 cases of fraud at the Department of Foreign Employment.… Continue reading Foreign employment fraudsters will face action: Minister Bhandari
One month of monsoon: 674 incidents, 31 deaths, 112 injuries
Kathmandu: In one month of this year’s monsoon, 674 monsoon-related disasters were reported from across the country with 31 casualties and 112 injuries. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), total 87 landslide incidents were recorded during the review period. These events partially damaged 25 houses and destroyed 11. Additionally, 14… Continue reading One month of monsoon: 674 incidents, 31 deaths, 112 injuries