Kathmandu: Hindu all over the country are celebrating Chhaj Puja today worshipping the Sun. On the main day of Chhath festival, the setting sun is being worshiped this evening. There is a religious belief that if one worships the sun properly and pays homage to Kartik Shukla, one will not get skin disease. Chhath, formerly… Continue reading Country marks Chhath festival worshipping the Sun
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SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): Four astronauts returned to Earth on Monday, riding home with SpaceX to end a 200-day space station mission that began last spring. Their capsule streaked through the late night sky like a dazzling meteor before parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. Recovery boats quickly moved… Continue reading SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight
Govt appoints province head in three provinces
Kathmandu: New Chiefs have been appointed in Province 1, Karnali and Far Western Provinces. On the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has appointed Parashuram Khapung of Tehrathum in Province 1, Tilak Pariyar of Banke in Karnali and Devraj Joshi of Bajura in the Far Western Province. Earlier, the KP Sharma… Continue reading Govt appoints province head in three provinces
Kathmandu Metropolitan City to assist five more schools with technical classes
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has decided to conduct technical subjects in five more schools. The metropolis, which has been conducting technical classes from class nine to 12 in two schools since last fiscal year, has called for applications to expand the program to five more schools. The cost of computer engineering, civil engineering,… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City to assist five more schools with technical classes
Govt decides to purchase vaccine for children above 12 years
Kathmandu: The government has decided to purchase 10 million vaccines for children above 12 years of age. The cabinet meeting held on Monday has decided to purchase 10 million vaccines. The cabinet has decided to purchase six million Pfizer vaccines and four million moderna vaccines. The government has already paid for the purchase of vaccines.… Continue reading Govt decides to purchase vaccine for children above 12 years
Free bus service at Tribubhan International Airport
Kathmandu: Free transportation is now available from the Golden Gate of Tribhuvan International Airport to the internal terminal building. Two microbuses of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal have been used for the purpose. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Ale arrived at the airport on Monday and inaugurated the service. Minister Ale has… Continue reading Free bus service at Tribubhan International Airport
Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths
HOUSTON (AP): Investigators Sunday worked to determine how eight people died in a crush of fans at a Houston music festival, as families mourned the dead and concertgoers recounted the horror and confusion of being trapped in the crowd. Authorities planned to use videos, witness interviews and a review of concert procedures to figure out… Continue reading Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths
Rs 152 million garlands sold during Tihar
Kathmandu: Garlands worth Rs 152 million have been sold during this year’s Tihar festival. According to the Floriculture Association of Nepal, garlands worth Rs. 152.07 million produced in Nepal were sold during the festival. According to the association, 85 percent of the demand for flower garlands has been met by Nepal-produced flowers and 15 percent… Continue reading Rs 152 million garlands sold during Tihar
New Zealand reached semifinals of T20 World Cup
Kathmandu: New Zealand has reached the semifinals of the T-20 Worldcup with an easy eight-wicket win over Afghanistan. New Zealand reached the target of 125 runs set by Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi by losing two wickets in 18.1 overs.
Foreign citizens seek US-approved shots as travel resumes
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP): As COVID-19 ravaged Hungary in April, Budapest resident Akos Sipos received his second vaccine dose, believing he was doing the right thing for his own health and to help end the pandemic. But Sipos, 46, soon discovered that the vaccine he received, Russia’s Sputnik V, disqualified him from traveling to a number… Continue reading Foreign citizens seek US-approved shots as travel resumes