Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the security forces to tighten the prohibitory order. Stating that negligence at the grassroots level has increased at a time when the risk of corona virus infection is high, the ministry has directed the heads of all the three security agencies to control crowds and unnecessary movement… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs directs to tighten prohibitory order
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8,848 infected, 129 died of coronavirus
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 8,848 people have been infected with the corona virus. According to a report released by the Ministry of Health and Population, this is the largest number of people infected with the virus in a single day. Earlier, 7,890 people were infected on Friday. According to the ministry, 8,980 people… Continue reading 8,848 infected, 129 died of coronavirus
How lockdown birds sang to a different tune
(BBC): As many said at the time, bird song did sound different during lockdown, according to a scientific study. By analysing the calls of sparrows recorded over decades, scientists confirmed a change in the birds’ vocal repertoire when the city fell quiet. The birds upped the quality of their songs, as they called to defend… Continue reading How lockdown birds sang to a different tune
Ncell handover oxygen concentrators to govt hospitals
Kathmandu: Ncell Axiata Limited on Friday has handed over the first batch of more than 150 oxygen concentrators to the Ministry of Health and Population. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Ncell has committed to provide more than 150 portable oxygen concentrators to government hospitals aiming at fighting against covid-19 pandemic. Ncell Chief Executive… Continue reading Ncell handover oxygen concentrators to govt hospitals
Nigerian army chief dies in air force plane crash
(Reuters): Nigeria’s army chief, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, died in a plane crash on Friday on an official visit to the northern state of Kaduna, which has had security challenges in recent months, the presidency said. The air force said in a statement that its plane crashed near Kaduna airport and that it was investigating… Continue reading Nigerian army chief dies in air force plane crash
Congress announces legal and political action against parliament
Kathmandu: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has decided to take a legal and political action against the dissolution of parliament. The Congress has also called on the civil society to oppose the dissolution of the parliament. A joint meeting of Congress office-bearers and former office-bearers on Saturday morning concluded that democracy is in danger… Continue reading Congress announces legal and political action against parliament
President Bhandari dissolves parliament; calls mid-term election
Kathmandu: On the recommendation of the cabinet, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has dissolved the House of Representatives at midnight and announced mid-term elections. Elections for the House of Representatives will be held in two phases on November 12 and November 19. Earlier, the cabinet meeting held at midnight had decided to recommend to the President… Continue reading President Bhandari dissolves parliament; calls mid-term election
Telecom’s free mobile service to doctors
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecom, a government-owned telecommunications company, has announced to provide free mobile service to doctors for one month. The company is going to provide such facility as an incentive to the doctors working day and night in the epidemic of corona virus. However, only doctors registered with the Nepal Medical Council will get this… Continue reading Telecom’s free mobile service to doctors
Israel-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect
(Reuters): A truce between Israel and Hamas took hold on Friday after the worst violence in years, with U.S. President Joe Biden pledging to salvage the devastated Gaza Strip and the United Nations urging renewed Israeli-Palestinian dialogue. Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and militant rocket attacks on Israeli towns ceased after 11 days under an agreement… Continue reading Israel-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect
Corona infection kills 177 more, adds 8,607 infected
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been confirmed in 8,607 people in the last 24 hours. The PCR test of 22,353 samples confirmed the infection in 8,407 people and the antigen test of 873 people confirmed the infection in 206,087 people. At the same time, the number of confirmed corona infections in Nepal has reached 497,052. Similarly,… Continue reading Corona infection kills 177 more, adds 8,607 infected