Taliban approach Kabul’s outskirts, attack north Afghan city

Internally displaced Afghans from northern provinces, who fled their home due to fighting between the Taliban and Afghan security personnel, take refuge in a public park Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): The Taliban seized two more provinces on Saturday and approached the outskirts of Afghanistan’s capital while also launching a multi-pronged assault on a major northern city defended by former warlords, Afghan officials said. The insurgents have captured much of northern, western and southern Afghanistan in a breakneck offensive less than three weeks… Continue reading Taliban approach Kabul’s outskirts, attack north Afghan city

Congress decides to hold its 14th general convention in November

Kathmandu: The 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress is scheduled to be held from November 25 to 28. A meeting of the Central Committee held at the private residence of Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba at Budhanilkantha has postponed the date from August to November 25. The meeting has decided… Continue reading Congress decides to hold its 14th general convention in November

Prime Minister Deuba meets former national cricket captain Paras Khadka

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has met the former captain of the Nepali cricket team Paras Khadka. During a meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Saturday, Prime Minister Deuba expressed his commitment to assist in the development of cricket. Stating that Nepalese will never forget every success achieved by Nepali cricket… Continue reading Prime Minister Deuba meets former national cricket captain Paras Khadka

Students to receive vaccines from five places in Kathmandu

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Kathmandu: Students taking examinations in various faculties and levels of the university got vaccinated from today. According to the Department of Health Services, preparations have been made to vaccinate about 60,000 students. All health directorates, state and district health offices have been asked to make arrangements for vaccination. Students will be able to get vaccinated… Continue reading Students to receive vaccines from five places in Kathmandu

Nepal improves rank in the FIFA rankings

Kathmandu: The Nepali national football team has improved three places in the FIFA rankings. According to the schedule made public by FIFA on Thursday, Nepal has risen from 171st place to 168th place. Nepal’s ranking has improved based on their performance in the World Cup qualifiers and Asia Cup qualifiers. Nepal ranks third in South… Continue reading Nepal improves rank in the FIFA rankings

National football team captain Kiran receives Player of the Season award

Kathmandu: Nepali national football team captain and goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong has won another award under the I-League Fan Season Award. Kiran, who is also the captain of the Nepali team, has won the Player of the Season award at the I-League Fan Season Awards. He played in the league last season with a round glass… Continue reading National football team captain Kiran receives Player of the Season award

Govt not to charge electricity fee to those consuming up to 20 units

Kathmandu: The government has decided to provide free electricity to the consumers who consume up to 20 units per month. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal told a press conference on Wednesday that the decision was taken by the Board of Directors of Nepal Electricity Authority. Currently, only those who consume up… Continue reading Govt not to charge electricity fee to those consuming up to 20 units