(BBC): One of our planet’s most stunning sights is coming to the skies – a super blood Moon. In the year’s only full lunar eclipse, Earth will come between the Sun and the Moon. Falling fully into Earth’s shadow, the Moon will slowly darken before turning dusky red. It will be visible with the naked… Continue reading Full lunar eclipse to bring super blood Moon
Covid cases detected in North Korea
(BBC): For almost two-and-a-half years, North Korea has stuck to its claim it has seen no cases of Covid-19. Not any more. This week, the country confirmed its first infections. The highly reclusive nation had responded to the pandemic by closing its borders, although few believed it had really managed to escape the virus. Now,… Continue reading Covid cases detected in North Korea
Indian PM Modi arriving in Bhairahawa on Monday
Kathmandu: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Lumbini on the day of Buddha Jayanti at the invitation of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Modi will arrive in Lumbini on Monday at the invitation of Deuba and the Prime Ministers of the… Continue reading Indian PM Modi arriving in Bhairahawa on Monday
Election commission asks Prachanda for clarification on threatening voters
Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has sought clarification from CPN (Maoist) Central Committee Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. According to the Commission, Prachanda was asked for clarification on the basis of a complaint lodged by the Nepali Congress VP alleging intimidation of voters at a public meeting in Bharatpur, Chitwan. Prachanda has been accused of… Continue reading Election commission asks Prachanda for clarification on threatening voters
NOC hikes fuel price soon after local election
Kathmandu: The government has increased the prices of diesel, petrol and kerosene. Board meeting of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to increase the price of petroleum products by Rs 10 per liter. Now the retail price of petrol has reached Rs 170 per liter while the price of diesel and kerosene has been fixed… Continue reading NOC hikes fuel price soon after local election
Vote counting begins in Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepali Congress on lead
Kathmandu: Vote counting in Lalitpur Metropolitan City has started. According to the preliminary vote count of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepali Congress has made the lead. Chiribabu Maharjan, the mayoral candidate from the Nepali Congress, is leading with 28 votes out of 50. Similarly, UML’s Harikrishna Byanjankar got 10 votes. In Lalitpur, there is a ruling… Continue reading Vote counting begins in Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepali Congress on lead
Local election update: Balen Shah leading with 287 votes
Kathmandu: The counting of votes of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City is being held at the National Assembly House, Bhrikuti Mandap. Independent mayoral candidate Balen Shah has received 287 votes so far. Keshav Sthapit, the mayoral candidate from the CPN-UML, who is following him, has got 192 votes. From the same alliance, Nepali Congress’ Sirjana Singh… Continue reading Local election update: Balen Shah leading with 287 votes
NAC’s narrow-body aircraft to operate flights in Kathmandu-Bhairahawa-Kathmandu route
Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation will operate commercial flights from Kathmandu to Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa on Monday. According to the airlines, the narrow-body aircraft will be flown on Monday to promote Gautam Buddha International Airport. The airline has fixed two types of ticket prices for Kathmandu-Bhairahawa route at Rs 4,510 and Rs 7,040 respectively.… Continue reading NAC’s narrow-body aircraft to operate flights in Kathmandu-Bhairahawa-Kathmandu route
Local election: Vote counting continues
Kathmandu: Vote counting of local election is ongoing across the country. So far, the results of nine municipalities, including those unopposed in the municipal elections, have been made public. According to the results, UML has won four seats, Congress three and UCPN (Maoist) two so far. UML has won in Manang Ngisyang rular municipality, Loghekar… Continue reading Local election: Vote counting continues
64 percent votes have been cast across the country while voting postponed in 44 centers
Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has so far estimated that 64 percent of votes have been cast across the country. The commission said in a press conference this evening that it had estimated that 64 percent of votes have been cast in the country so far and that the number could increase. Speaking at the… Continue reading 64 percent votes have been cast across the country while voting postponed in 44 centers