TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (AP): Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson strapped in and set off Sunday on his boldest adventure yet — a bid to reach space aboard his own winged rocket ship. A successful flight would vault the nearly 71-year-old Branson past fellow billionaire and rival Jeff Bezos, who is planning to fly to space… Continue reading Billionaire Richard Branson heads for space in his own ship
Chinese hackers hack Nepal telecom’s data
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecom (NT) has shut down one of its servers on suspicion of being attacked by hackers. According to NT a suspicious server was shut down after a Chinese hacker group claimed to have attacked the server and hacked the data. China’s Tag-22 group has claimed that it has hacked Nepal Telecom’s server through… Continue reading Chinese hackers hack Nepal telecom’s data
Civil Aviation tourism claims no plan to privatize NAC
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has clarified that it has no plans to privatize or transform the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) into a private company. Issuing a statement today, spokesperson for the ministry Taranath Adhikari said that misleading information was disseminated from various people. According to the Ministry, there has been… Continue reading Civil Aviation tourism claims no plan to privatize NAC
Another 1,831 people infected, 20 died of corona infection
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 1,831 people have been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 1,535 PCR tests confirmed the infection in 1,237 people and 3,683 antigen tests tested positive for 594 infections. Meanwhile, 20 people have died of coronavirus in the last… Continue reading Another 1,831 people infected, 20 died of corona infection
Health ministry assures regular vaccination program
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that the vaccination program against covid-19 will now be conducted regularly. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Sunday, Ministry spokesperson Dr. Krishna Poudel said that the process of bringing vaccines from China is continuing. Inaugurating the newly constructed surgical building of Bir Hospital on Sunday,… Continue reading Health ministry assures regular vaccination program
Argentina bags the Copa America title
Kathmandu: Argentina beat Brazil to win the Copa America title. Argentina defeated Brazil with 1-0 score in the final match this morning to become the champion. Angel Di Maria’s goal in the 22nd minute of the game was decisive in Argentina’s victory. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has even broken the title drought. Despite his success… Continue reading Argentina bags the Copa America title
Brazil and Argentina playing for Copa America Title
Kathmandu: Lionel Messi and Neymar, two co-winners of the Barcelona title, are set to face Argentina and Brazil in Copa America on Sunday morning. This is the first time Messi and Neymar are facing each other in a title race. The title game is being played on Sunday morning at the historic Maracana Stadium. This… Continue reading Brazil and Argentina playing for Copa America Title
Corona infection in another 2169 people, 22 deaths
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,169 people have been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. Meanwhile, 22 people have died due to corona infection. The death toll has reached 9,362 as of Saturday. In the last 24 hours, 1,432 people have been cured and the number of those who have been… Continue reading Corona infection in another 2169 people, 22 deaths
Govt to provide Rs 50,000 per family to flood and landslide victims of Sindhupalchowk
Kathmandu: In Sindhupalchowk, the government has decided to provide Rs 50,000 to the families affected by landslides and floods. This year, 326 families in Sindhupalchowk were affected by floods, landslides and inundation. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who reached Helambu village in Sindhupalchowk on Saturday, announced relief of Rs 50,000 per family. According to Minister… Continue reading Govt to provide Rs 50,000 per family to flood and landslide victims of Sindhupalchowk
Sri Lankan Premier League postponed
Kathmandu: The Sri Lankan Premier League T20 cricket tournament, which is scheduled to start in late July, has been postponed for about four months. Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement on Friday that the tournament has been postponed. The tournament, scheduled for July 29, will now be held from November 19 to December 12,… Continue reading Sri Lankan Premier League postponed