Kathmandu: The United States has advised its citizens not to visit Nepal. Issuing a travel advisory today, the US has stated that Nepal has been placed on the riskier countries recommending its citizen not to visit as the number of Corona virus (Covid-19) infections is on the rise. Nepal has already closed all international flights.… Continue reading US issue advisory against Nepal travel
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225 deaths from corona infection in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: The corona virus has killed 225 people in last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the Nepal Army has managed the bodies of 225 people. At the same time, the number of deaths due to corona infection in Nepal has reached 4,084. In the last 24 hours, 21,316 samples have… Continue reading 225 deaths from corona infection in last 24 hours
Seven arrested for selling oximeter at high price
Kathmandu: Seven people have been arrested in Kathmandu on charges of being involved in the black market of oximeters. According to the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, seven persons have been arrested during the monitoring conducted by a joint team of the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, Metropolitan Crime Investigation Branch, Department of Drug Management and Commerce.… Continue reading Seven arrested for selling oximeter at high price
Govt extends prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley till May 27
Kathmandu: Prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley has been extended for 15 days. A meeting of the Chief District Officers of all the three districts of the Kathmandu Valley has decided to extend the ban till May 27. Similarly, the meeting also decided to stop all the construction work except the national priority development project. The… Continue reading Govt extends prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley till May 27
Retail trade halted in Kalimati vegetable market
Kathmandu: Retail trade from the Kalimati fruit and vegetable market has been halted citing increased corona risk due to overcrowding. According to the Market Development Committee, it has been decided to close the retail trade of fruits and vegetables for the duration of the prohibitory order after monitoring by the District Administration Office, Kathmandu on… Continue reading Retail trade halted in Kalimati vegetable market
China census: Data shows slowest population growth in decades
(BBC): China’s population grew at its slowest pace in decades, according to government data released on Tuesday. The average annual growth rate was 0.53% over the past 10 years, down from a rate of 0.57% between 2000 and 2010 – bringing the population to 1.41bn. The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for… Continue reading China census: Data shows slowest population growth in decades
Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP): Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza early Tuesday, hitting the high-rise home of a Hamas field commander and two border tunnels dug by militants, as Hamas and other armed groups fired dozens of rockets toward Israel. It was an escalation sparked by weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem. Since sundown… Continue reading Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas
Bahraini prince summit Mt Everest successfully
Kathmandu: A team including members of Bahrain’s royal family has successfully climbed the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. The team reached the summit of Everest at 6.40 am on Tuesday, said Mira Acharya, director of the Department of Tourism. The team is the first permission of the current season to climb Mt. Everest. The team… Continue reading Bahraini prince summit Mt Everest successfully
Recommendation to end the Parliament session to implement from mid-night
Kathmandu: The government has recommended ending the special session of the House of Representatives with effect from mid-night. The cabinet meeting held on Monday evening has recommended to the President to end the parliamentary session. Taking the decision of the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has gone to the President’s Office, Shital Niwas.… Continue reading Recommendation to end the Parliament session to implement from mid-night
Prime Minister Oli fails to receive vote of confidence
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has failed to get a vote of confidence through a special session of the House of Representatives. He has failed to get a vote of confidence through the parliament as per Article 100, Clause 1 of the Constitution. Out of the 232 votes cast in the meeting, Prime Minister… Continue reading Prime Minister Oli fails to receive vote of confidence