(NBC News): Three people were killed and four others were injured during an early morning shooting at a house party in Wilmington, North Carolina. Gunfire erupted at a home on Kidder Street just after midnight Saturday, the Wilmington Police Department said in a series of tweets. When officers arrived they found seven people who had… Continue reading Three dead, four injured in shooting at North Carolina house party
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Corona infection confirmed in 179 more people
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 179 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). A total of 179 people were diagnosed with the infection by testing samples of 3,565 people in laboratories across the country. At the same time, the total number of infected people has reached 277,640.… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 179 more people
Government to give Rs 400,000 each to winner of tri-nations cup
Kathmandu: The government has decided to give Rs 400,000 each to the winners of the tri-national cup football. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradip Kumar Gyawali informed that the cabinet meeting held on Friday decided to give Rs 400,000 to each player of Nepali team played in tri-nations cup. In the final match played at Dasharath… Continue reading Government to give Rs 400,000 each to winner of tri-nations cup
World Bank to support $75 mn to Nepal for covid-19 vaccines
Kathmandu: The Nepal Government and the World Bank today signed an agreement for additional financing of USD75 million to support access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for Nepal’s prioritized populations.The agreement was signed by the Finance Secretary, Sishir Kumar Dhungana on behalf of the government and the World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal,… Continue reading World Bank to support $75 mn to Nepal for covid-19 vaccines
BIMSTEC meeting; Nepal stress on network expansion, energy, trade and investment promotion
NRB increases gold import quota
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the daily quota of gold imported by commercial banks to 20 kg. NRB has issued a circular to the commercial banks on Thursday allowing them to import gold up to 20 kg per day. Last year, the government reduced gold imports to 10 kg per day due to… Continue reading NRB increases gold import quota
Microsoft wins $22 billion deal-making headsets for US Army
(AP): Microsoft won a nearly $22 billion contract to supply U.S. Army combat troops with its augmented reality headsets. Microsoft and the Army separately announced the deal Wednesday. The technology is based on Microsoft’s HoloLens headsets, which were originally intended for the video game and entertainment industries. Pentagon officials have described the futuristic technology —… Continue reading Microsoft wins $22 billion deal-making headsets for US Army
Biden unveils ‘once in a generation’ spending plan
(BBC): US President Joe Biden has called for trillions in spending aimed at re-igniting America’s economic growth by upgrading its crumbling infrastructure and tackling climate change. The $2.3tn (£1.7tn) proposal would direct billions to initiatives such as charging stations for electric vehicles and eliminating lead water pipes. The spending would be partially offset by raising… Continue reading Biden unveils ‘once in a generation’ spending plan
France schools to close under third lockdown
(BBC): French schools will close for at least three weeks as part of new national restrictions to fight rising Covid cases, President Emmanuel Macron says. Mr Macron said that schools would move to remote learning from next week. Lockdown measures, introduced in some areas of France earlier this month, are also being extended to other… Continue reading France schools to close under third lockdown
Rainfall in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Finally after many days Kathmandu has witnessed rainfall on Wednesday evening. According to the Weather Forecast Division, light rain has fallen in Kathmandu Valley, Gandaki Pradesh and hilly areas of Province 1.The division has stated that the rainfall will reduce the air pollution and dust, but it would not end completely.Rainfall is also unlikely… Continue reading Rainfall in Kathmandu