Kathmandu: Recovery teams have found human remains at the crash site of the China Eastern jet which plunged into mountains this week, say state media. Authorities have yet to declare the number of victims, but there has been no sign so far that any of the 132 people on board had survived. Investigators still do… Continue reading China plane crash: Human remains found amid wreckage
Russian war in Ukraine marks 1 month with no end in sight
(AP): Russia’s war in Ukraine has killed thousands of people, reduced entire cities to rubble and forced millions to flee their homes. The largest military conflict in Europe since World War II has also upset the international security order and sent dangerous ripples through the global economy. A look at pivotal moments of the conflict,… Continue reading Russian war in Ukraine marks 1 month with no end in sight
Australia announces new ‘Space Command’ defense agency
(BBC): Australia has unveiled a defence agency focused on space, designed to counter Russia and China’s ambitions. Defence Minister Peter Dutton said the Defence Space Command would secure Australia’s place in the cosmos. Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts, who will lead it, said she was “scared” by Australia’s inability to combat Beijing and Moscow’s activities. The… Continue reading Australia announces new ‘Space Command’ defense agency
The global music market was worth $26bn in 2021
(BBC): Global music revenues grew at the fastest rate in more than two decades last year, with help from artists like BTS, Taylor Swift and Adele. Revenues surged by 18.5% to $25.9bn (£19.5bn) in 2021, the highest level this century. The growth was driven by streaming, with 523 million paid subscribers, up from 443 million… Continue reading The global music market was worth $26bn in 2021
China Eastern plane crash rescuers find no survivors
(BBC): Rescuers have found no survivors so far from a jet carrying 132 people which crashed in hills in southern China. Crash investigators also had no information on why China Eastern flight MU5735 plummeted out of the sky on Monday. Recovery work at the site of the Boeing 737-800 crash in Guangxi province is being… Continue reading China Eastern plane crash rescuers find no survivors
President Bhandari issue Railway Ordinance
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Tuesday issued the Railway Ordinance. Based on the Article 114 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal, she issued the Nepal Railway Ordinance 2078 BS on the recommendation of the cabinet. With the issuance of the ordinance, the way is now open for the operation of railways. Now, Nepal Railway… Continue reading President Bhandari issue Railway Ordinance
Nepal wins over Papua New Guinea
Kathmandu: Nepal has won the match against Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the Cricket World Cup League Two. Nepal defeated PNG by 7 wickets. Nepal reached the target of 174 for victory by losing 3 wickets in 37 overs. Kushal Bhurtel and Arif Sheikh completed half-centuries to help Nepal win. Papua New Guinea, which started… Continue reading Nepal wins over Papua New Guinea
OPPO launches OPPO A76 in Nepali market
Kathmandu: OPPO has launched its latest A-series smartphone – OPPO A76 – in Nepal.OPPO A76 comes with a 6.56-inch punch-hole along with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate display. It’s also equipped with a 5000mAh battery, coupled with OPPO’s self-developed 33W SUPERVOOC TM charging.Available in Glowing Blue or Glowing Black, the color… Continue reading OPPO launches OPPO A76 in Nepali market
IFC and Nepal Stock Exchange Ring the Bell for Gender Equality
Kathmandu: For the second consecutive year, IFC joined the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) to ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality,’ an annual global event that highlights how the private sector can spur women’s participation in the global economy and promote sustainable development. Accelerating the pace of gender parity could lead to important economic, environmental, social,… Continue reading IFC and Nepal Stock Exchange Ring the Bell for Gender Equality
Actress Karishma Manandhar joins CPN-UML
Kathmandu: Actress Karishma Manandhar has joined CPN-UML. On Tuesday, party Chairman KP Sharma Oli welcomed those who left various parties and joined the UML. Earlier actress Karishma Manandhar was involved in politics from the then New Shakti Party. Lately, she has been inactive in politics. Baburam Kaushik, leader of the CPN-Maoist Center in Parsa, has… Continue reading Actress Karishma Manandhar joins CPN-UML