Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row

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(BBC): Russia has announced that 20 diplomats from the Czech Republic will be expelled from the country. The Czech Republic expelled 18 Russian diplomats on Saturday. Czech local intelligence agents claim the diplomats are Russian intelligence operatives. They are suspected of involvement in an explosion at an arms depot in 2014. European Union foreign ministers… Continue reading Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row

Three people are dead after apparent ‘domestic situation’ in Austin, Texas

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CNN: Three people were pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, according to tweets from Austin-Travis County EMS. The shooting appears to be “a domestic situation that is isolated,” a tweet from Austin police said.Police identified the suspect, still at large, as Stephen Nicholas Broderick, 41.It is unknown if… Continue reading Three people are dead after apparent ‘domestic situation’ in Austin, Texas

Tri-national series: Nepal and Malaysia playing today

Kathmandu: Nepal is competing with Malaysia in the tri-nation T20 cricket series today. The match between Nepal and Malaysia at the Tribhuvan Cricket Ground in Kirtipur will start at 1:15 pm. Nepal defeated the Netherlands by nine wickets in the first match while Malaysia lost to the Netherlands by 15 runs yesterday. So far, Nepal… Continue reading Tri-national series: Nepal and Malaysia playing today

More 1,600 died of corona in India, 275,000 infected in a single day

Kathmandu: More than 1,600 people have died in a single day from corona infection in India. In the last 24 hours, 1,625 people have died due to corona infection, according to Indian media. In the last 24 hours, more than 275,300 corona infections have been confirmed. In India, more than 1.5 corona infections have been… Continue reading More 1,600 died of corona in India, 275,000 infected in a single day

Bagmati province CM Poudel calls for all-party meeting

Kathmandu: Bagmati Province Chief Minister Dormani Poudel has called an all-party meeting. Chief Minister Poudel has called an all-party meeting to discuss to conduct provincial assembly meeting, which is being postponed due to the opposition’s obstruction, next year’s policy and program, and control of corona infection. The opposition Maoist center has been obstructing the meeting… Continue reading Bagmati province CM Poudel calls for all-party meeting

Maoist standing committee meeting to discuss new government

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Kathmandu: A meeting of the Standing Committee of the CPN (Maoist Center) is being held on Monday. A meeting has been convened at the party’s central office in Parisdanda at 1 pm to discuss current political issues. According to the party, contemporary politics and the party’s future plans will be discussed in the meeting. The… Continue reading Maoist standing committee meeting to discuss new government

Second dose vaccination against corona to begin from Tuesday

Kathmandu: The government is starting a second dose of the corona virus vaccination from Tuesday. After the start of the vaccination campaign, the second dose will be given from April 20 to 24 to those who have taken the first dose. According to the Department of Health Services, the second dose will be given to… Continue reading Second dose vaccination against corona to begin from Tuesday

Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide

A man weeps as his father is buried in New Delhi, India. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(BBC): The number of people who have died worldwide in the Covid-19 pandemic has surpassed three million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The milestone comes the day after the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned the world was “approaching the highest rate of infection” so far. India – experiencing a second wave –… Continue reading Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide

President’s call for strict direction to control corona infection

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has called on all to strictly adhere to the standards of corona control. She tweeted this afternoon calling for adherence to public health safety measures issued by the government as the risk of corona has been increasing recently. She also expressed concern that the risk of transition has increased for… Continue reading President’s call for strict direction to control corona infection