(REUTERS): French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced a curfew imposed last week on Paris and eight other cities would be extended to 38 more departments, confining 46 million out of the country’s 67 million population to their homes from 9 pm to 6 am.“A second wave of the coronavirus epidemic is now under way in… Continue reading France extends curfew as COVID second wave surges in Europe
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Debates over, Trump and Biden enter campaign’s 11-day homestretch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden begin a sprint through the final 11 days of the U.S. presidential race on Friday, a day after battling over the COVID-19 pandemic and personal integrity in their second and final debate.Trump, 74, will hold two rallies in the battleground state of Florida, where… Continue reading Debates over, Trump and Biden enter campaign’s 11-day homestretch
Prince of Bahrain returns home after climbing two mountains of Nepal
Kathmandu: Prince Mohammed Hamad Mohammed Al Khalifa of Bahrain has returned home on Friday after successfully climbing Mount Manaslu and Mt Lubuche. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai bade farewell to Prince Khalifa at Tribhuvan International Airport. Prince Khalifa, who did not know about the mountains, said that he was thrilled when… Continue reading Prince of Bahrain returns home after climbing two mountains of Nepal
PM claims, govt will provide treatment to covid patients
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has given a defensive statement in the name of the country.Earlier, the government had asked patients with corona to treat themselves. But Prime Minister Oli, speaking on behalf of the nation, said, “The state has not told the government to do whatever it can to survive on its own.… Continue reading PM claims, govt will provide treatment to covid patients
Nepal will not participate in Oscars next year
Kathmandu: No film from Nepal will be participating in the 93rd edition of the Oscar Awards to be held in the United States next year. Nepal’s International Feature Film Selection Committee has decided not to send any film for this year. A statement issued by the committee said, “While reviewing the two films received by… Continue reading Nepal will not participate in Oscars next year
MoALD to implement at least one agricultural pride project in every province
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ghanshyam Bhusal has said that at least one agricultural pride project is being planned in each province. He said that a feasibility study would be carried out in Kamala Municipality and Janak Nandani Municipality of Dhanusha in an initial phase. He claimed that the dilemma of local farmers in… Continue reading MoALD to implement at least one agricultural pride project in every province
The country’s largest substation is ready
Kathmandu (RSS) : Dhalkebar substation, known as the largest substation in the country till date, has been charged at no load. The substation with a total capacity of 400 KV has been charged at no load since Wednesday evening.The work of the country’s largest power hub has been completed. As reported by the Rastriya Samachar… Continue reading The country’s largest substation is ready
Germany issues travel warnings as COVID surges in Europe
BERLIN/MADRID (Reuters) – Germany warned on Thursday against travel to neighbouring countries, Belgium’s foreign minister went into intensive care and Spain said COVID-19 was “out of control” in many areas, as governments across Europe took action to fight the pandemic. As German authorities reported more than 10,000 daily cases for the first time, Berlin issued… Continue reading Germany issues travel warnings as COVID surges in Europe
Explainer: Red mirage, blue mirage – Beware of early U.S. election wins
(Reuters) – Imagine that the polls have closed in Florida, counties are beginning to report early vote counts, and it looks like former Vice President Joe Biden is way ahead. An hour later, Pennsylvania counties begin to report and it seems to be a slam dunk for U.S. President Donald Trump.Don’t be fooled, voting experts… Continue reading Explainer: Red mirage, blue mirage – Beware of early U.S. election wins
New record for motorcycle sales in festive season
Kathmandu: Every year, focusing on Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals, motorcycle companies used to bring offers to customers who buy motorcycles and scooters. Offers came this year too, but the customer’s desire was different. Dealers like Bajaj, Honda, Yamaha, TVS, Hero, Suzuki, Aprilia, Vespa, KTM, Benelli, Royal Enfield did not offer as many discounts as… Continue reading New record for motorcycle sales in festive season