Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 3,481 people have been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 2,616 out of 10,907 PCR tests and 865 out of 5,749 antigen tests tested positive. Of them, 964 have been found infected in Kathmandu Valley. In the last… Continue reading Another 3,481 people infected,30 died
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Lionel Messi agrees Paris St-Germain deal after Barcelona exit – Guillem Balague
BBC: Lionel Messi has agreed a two-year deal to join Paris St-Germain following his shock exit from Barcelona, says BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague. The deal, which has the option of a third year, is subject to a medical. The Argentina captain, 34, left Barca – the only club he has played for – as… Continue reading Lionel Messi agrees Paris St-Germain deal after Barcelona exit – Guillem Balague
TU students demand online exam
Kathmandu: Students of Tribhuvan University have started a campaign demanding to conduct examinations through alternative means. A video of some students participating in the campaign protesting in front of Padma Kanya Campus on Tuesday has gone viral on social media. The examination for the semester undergraduate level taken by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty… Continue reading TU students demand online exam
Govt to announce new budget to replace ordinance
Kathmandu: The government is going to bring full budget for the current fiscal year 2021/22. Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has mentioned in his letter that he will present a bill in the parliament to replace the budget brought by the KP Sharma Oli-led government through an ordinance. It is mentioned in the white paper that… Continue reading Govt to announce new budget to replace ordinance
Writ petition filed seeking VAT exemption on sanitary pads
Kathmandu: A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking repeal of 13 percent VAT on sanitary pads. Sreena Nepal and Abhudar Bhetwal have filed petitions against the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Women and Children and the Ministry of Law. They claim that it is wrong to impose VAT and customs… Continue reading Writ petition filed seeking VAT exemption on sanitary pads
Massive island forest fire in Greece burns for 7th day
ATHENS, Greece (AP): Firefighters and residents battled a massive forest fire on Greece’s second-largest island for a seventh day Monday, fighting to save what they can from flames that have ravaged pristine forests, destroyed homes and businesses and sent thousands fleeing. The smoke and ash from the fire on Evia, a rugged island of forests… Continue reading Massive island forest fire in Greece burns for 7th day
UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
AP: Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released Monday that the United Nations called a “code red for humanity.” “It’s just guaranteed that it’s going to get worse,” said report co-author… Continue reading UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
3,651 people diagnosed with corona infection in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been confirmed in 3,651 people across the country in the last 24 hours. Infections were detected in more than 22 percent of total tests in 24 hours. Including this, the number of confirmed corona infections in Nepal has reached 786,006. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, 1,784 people have been cured… Continue reading 3,651 people diagnosed with corona infection in last 24 hours
Lawmakers direct govt to take strict action against those committing irregularities in vaccine procurement
Kathmandu: A parliamentary committee has directed the government to take stern action against those who commit irregularities in the procurement of vaccines against covid. A meeting of the Committee on Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Directive Principles, Policies and Responsibilities of the country under the Federal Parliament held at Singha Durbar on Monday directed the… Continue reading Lawmakers direct govt to take strict action against those committing irregularities in vaccine procurement
13th SAAF Championship to be held in Maldives
Kathmandu: The 13th edition of the SAAF Championship Football Tournament will be held in Maldives. A meeting of the SAAF Executive Committee held on Monday has decided to hold the SAAF Championship in Maldives from October 1 to 13. Nepal and Maldives had submitted proposals for this project. After reviewing both proposals, the committee had… Continue reading 13th SAAF Championship to be held in Maldives