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

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

Beating Bhairahawa, Pokhara to play Chitwan for the title

Kathmandu: Pokhara Rhinos Bajaj Pulsar has entered the final of the Everest Premier League (EPL) 2021. Pokhara Rhinos reached the EPL final for the first time by defeating Bhairahawa Gladiators by seven wickets in the second qualifier on Thursday. Second and third edition runners-up Bhairahawa are out. Pokhara will now play with Chitwan Tigers for… Continue reading Beating Bhairahawa, Pokhara to play Chitwan for the title