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
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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
Hong Kong imposes second ban on Nepal Airlines
Kathmandu. The Hong Kong administration has banned Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) from flying for the second time for 14 days. With this ban, NAC’s flights will now be halted in Hong Kong until November 4. Earlier, Hong Kong had banned Nepal Airlines for 14 days. Less than four days after the ban was lifted, Hong… Continue reading Hong Kong imposes second ban on Nepal Airlines
90 pc of channels to shut down after implementation of clean feed
Kathmandu: The issue of implementing Clean Feed on foreign television channels that have been broadcasting in Nepal for a long time is finally being implemented from this Saturday. As per the provisions of the Advertising Act-2019, it has been decided that the clean feed policy will be implemented in Nepal.This means, after the implementation of… Continue reading 90 pc of channels to shut down after implementation of clean feed
Lukla airport to remain close for uncertain period
Kathmandu: Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality of Solukhumbu district has announced to halt flight operations for uncertain period. Considering the increasing infection of covid-19, tthe rural municipality has decided to halt flight operations for a few days. Starting from Friday the airport will remain close. The rural municipality has sent a letter to the airline… Continue reading Lukla airport to remain close for uncertain period
Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
ROME (AP): Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue.The papal thumbs-up came midway through the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered at the Rome Film… Continue reading Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
South Korea’s pop culture machine boosts Netflix’s international growth
NEW YORK/SEOUL (Reuters) – A zombie drama, a TV series about a supernatural nurse and one about an antisocial children’s book author helped turn South Korea into one of Netflix’s biggest sources of growth in the international markets, a source familiar with the matter said.Netflix said 46 percent of its net new global paid customers… Continue reading South Korea’s pop culture machine boosts Netflix’s international growth
Province 2 government to provide free covid treatment
Dhanusha (RSS): Minister for Social Development of Province 2, Nawal Kishor Sah has said that the government of Province 2 will provide free treatment for the corona epidemic. Minister Sah said that the entire cost of the corona test and treatment of the people would be borne by the state government.Minister Sah informed that corona… Continue reading Province 2 government to provide free covid treatment
Nepal to play int’l friendly match against Bangladesh
Kathmandu: Two international friendly football matches between Nepal and Bangladesh have been scheduled. The international friendly match is scheduled to be played on November 13 and 17 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Football Federation has also announced the preliminary squad for the match.Bangladesh has called up 36 players for the… Continue reading Nepal to play int’l friendly match against Bangladesh