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Gun applicants in NY will have to list social media accounts

File Photo Confiscated illegal guns are displayed during a news conference at New York City Police (NYPD) Headquarters in New York, October 27, 2015. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(AP): As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits. People seeking to carry concealed handguns will be required to hand over lists of their social media accounts for a review of their “character and conduct.” It’s an… Continue reading Gun applicants in NY will have to list social media accounts

Japan’s ex-leader dies after being shot while giving speech

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(BBC): Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event, say local media. Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech in the southern city of Nara on Friday morning. He immediately collapsed and was rushed to the nearest hospital. Pictures taken… Continue reading Japan’s ex-leader dies after being shot while giving speech

NYC Mayor Adams promises ‘new weapons’ in fight against latest COVID surge

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaking at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo Courtesy: NYC Mayor's Office via New York Daily News

(New York Daily News): New York State Mayor Adams vowed Thursday to replace his administration’s color-coded coronavirus alert system with a set of “new weapons” in the face of yet another wave of COVID cases descending upon New York City. Speaking at Brooklyn’s Maimonides Hospital, a COVID-19 epicenter in the early days of the pandemic,… Continue reading NYC Mayor Adams promises ‘new weapons’ in fight against latest COVID surge

Govt announces public holiday on Sunday to mark Eid

This undated image shows the premises of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Photo: Google maps image

Kathmandu: The government has decided to grant a nationwide public holiday next Sunday. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, it has been decided to grant a public holiday on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid-ul-Azha). Every year government provides holiday on this day. This year also the government has been announced holiday in honor of… Continue reading Govt announces public holiday on Sunday to mark Eid

Covid cases increasing, 113 people confirmed positive in last 24 hours

Kathmandu: The corona cases have again started raising in the country. The covid cases have crossed 100 on Wednesday. In the last 24 hours, 113 more people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the number of active cases of corona virus has reached… Continue reading Covid cases increasing, 113 people confirmed positive in last 24 hours

Finance Minister resigns after cctv footage controversy

Kathmandu: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has resigned from his post. He resigned on a meeting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Sharma resigned after being accused of making a serious mistake by introducing an unauthorized person while manipulating tax rates during budget formulation. After the parliament formed an 11-member inquiry committee to probe him… Continue reading Finance Minister resigns after cctv footage controversy

Nepal govt decides to withdraw citizenship bill

Kathmandu: The government has decided to withdraw the Citizenship Bill. The cabinet meeting held on Tuesday decided to withdraw the Citizenship Bill in the House of Representatives. The Citizenship Bill was registered in the House of Representatives and was tabled in the House of Representatives by the State Management and Good Governance Committee after nearly… Continue reading Nepal govt decides to withdraw citizenship bill

Sandeep Lamichhane to play Sri Lanka Premier League

Kathmandu: Nepal national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane is all set to play Sri Lanka Premier League cricket in Sri Lanka. He has been included in the team from Dambulla Giants International Diamond A category. Lamichhane has also played Indian Premier League IPL cricket from Delhi Daredevils.