(BBC): Russian missiles have hit an aircraft repair plant near Lviv in western Ukraine, a city that has become a safe haven for people fleeing the war. Emergency vehicles raced to the site of the strike, just 6km (four miles) from the city centre, after three loud explosions were heard early on Friday. No-one was… Continue reading Russia destroys aircraft repair plant near western city of Lviv
Space telescope’s image of star gets photobombed by galaxies
(AP): NASA’s new space telescope has gazed into the distant universe and shown perfect vision: a spiky image of a faraway star photobombed by thousands of ancient galaxies. The image released Wednesday from the James Webb Space Telescope is a test shot — not an official science observation — to see how its 18 hexagonal… Continue reading Space telescope’s image of star gets photobombed by galaxies
Ukraine war ups pressure for US oil; industry faces hurdles
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP): In the oil fields of northern Montana, industry veteran Mac McDermott watched crude prices whipsaw from $75 a barrel in January to more than $120 as Russia pressed its war in Ukraine, then down again when coronavirus worries in China raised the specter of a global slowdown. McDermott said his family-owned company… Continue reading Ukraine war ups pressure for US oil; industry faces hurdles
Nepal lost to UAE by 48 runs
Kathmandu: Nepal lost to UAE by 48 runs in the ICC World Cup League Two. Chasing the target of 169 runs, Nepal was all out for 120 runs in 35.1 overs. After losing the toss at the Dubai International Stadium, Nepal’s bowling performance was excellent. Nepali batsmen could not perform with restraint even on small… Continue reading Nepal lost to UAE by 48 runs
Nince students of JEC to receive scholarships through national innovation center
Kathmandu: Janakpur Engineering College is going to give scholarships to nine students on the initiative of the National Innovation Center (NIC). Janakpur Engineering College in Kupandol of Lalitpur, which is recognized by Tribhuvan University, is going to give a 50 percent scholarship to five students in civil engineering and four students in computer engineering. The… Continue reading Nince students of JEC to receive scholarships through national innovation center
Nepal playing against Bangladesh today in Women’s Under-18 Championship
Kathmandu: Nepal and Bangladesh are playing in the Women’s Under-18 Football Championship today. The match between Nepal and Bangladesh will start at 7:15 pm in Jamshedpur, India. In the first match, Nepal lost 7-0 to India. Nepal, India, and Bangladesh are participating in the double round-robin championship. Nepal will play against India again in the… Continue reading Nepal playing against Bangladesh today in Women’s Under-18 Championship
Holi update: 1300 traffic police mobilized in the valley
Kathmandu: In order to make Holi dignified and accident-free, the Metropolitan Traffic Police has tightened security in the Kathmandu Valley. In Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, 1,300 traffic police have been deployed and special checkpoints have been set up at 68 places. The checking has also been tightened since this morning. Two monitoring teams led by… Continue reading Holi update: 1300 traffic police mobilized in the valley
Education fund up to Rs 500,000 to children of govt employees
Kathmandu: The government has decided to provide education fund up to Rs 500,000 to the children of civil servants. On the basis of educational qualifications, a policy has been formulated to spend up to Rs. 500,000. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration issued a guideline, 2078 BS, on providing educational incentive… Continue reading Education fund up to Rs 500,000 to children of govt employees
Country marks festival of colors ‘Holi’
Kathmandu: The Country is marking festival of colors ‘Holi’ today. People across the countries are celebrating holi festival organising several programmes and gathering. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has urged all Nepalis to celebrate Holi in a dignified manner following the health standards. Giving a message of good wishes on the occasion of Phagu… Continue reading Country marks festival of colors ‘Holi’
7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued
TOKYO (AP): A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck 60 kilometers (36 miles) below the sea. The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami… Continue reading 7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued