41 people infected with corona virus in last 24 hours

Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 41 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 20 people have been recovered in the last 24 hours. According to the ministry, 280 people are currently infected. However, no death case has been reported. Meanwhile, an additional 127,792 people have… Continue reading 41 people infected with corona virus in last 24 hours

Supreme court order to allow prisoners to participate in parliament election

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Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order to compile and update the voter list of the prisoners in the upcoming election to the House of Representatives. A single bench of Justice Sapana Malla Pradhan passed the interim order in the name of the government on Friday. The order states, “As the Election Commission… Continue reading Supreme court order to allow prisoners to participate in parliament election

Nepali govt preparing to distribute national ID cards to refugees

Kathmandu: The government is preparing to distribute identity cards to refugees residing in Nepal. Speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly on Monday, Home Minister Bal Krishna Khan said that the government is preparing to distribute national id card to the refugees who were missed out on previous distribution campaign.

Nasa launches first rocket from Australian commercial spaceport

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(BBC): An unassuming patch of red dirt in remote Australia has made history as the site of Nasa’s first rocket launch from a commercial spaceport outside the US. The sub-orbital rocket blasted off from the tiny site early on Monday local time. It will enable astrophysics studies that can only be undertaken in the Southern… Continue reading Nasa launches first rocket from Australian commercial spaceport

Nepal govt reforms cabinet; here is list of new ministers

Kathmandu: The cabinet has been reorganized. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has reshuffled five ministers on the recommendation of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. On the recommendation of the Unified Socialist Party, the Prime Minister had sent the name of the new minister of the same party. The President has appointed Jeevan Ram Shrestha as Minister… Continue reading Nepal govt reforms cabinet; here is list of new ministers

Medical staff to be tried for Maradona’s death

Argentina's soccer coach Diego Maradona waves to fans during a team practice in preparation for the World Cup, in Pretoria June 6, 2010. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(BBC): Eight medical personnel are to stand trial accused of criminal negligence in the death of legendary Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona. A judge has ordered a culpable homicide trial after a medical panel found Maradona’s treatment was rife with “deficiencies and irregularities”. Maradona died in November 2020 of a heart attack in Buenos Aires, aged… Continue reading Medical staff to be tried for Maradona’s death

Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

FILE PHOTO: The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 16, 2018. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(BBC): Netflix has announced another round of job cuts as it grapples with slowing growth and increased competition. The streaming giant said it was cutting 300 more jobs – roughly 4% of its workforce – mostly in the US, after axing 150 people in May. The moves come after the company reported its first subscriber… Continue reading Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall