Ukrainians flee war, seeking safety across western borders

File Photo A child from Ukraine sleeps in a tent part of a humanitarian centre for refugees at the Moldovan-Ukrainian border, in Palalanca, Moldova, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

PRZEMYSL, Poland (AP): Thousands of Ukrainians crossed into neighboring countries to the west in search of safety as Russia pounded their capital and other cities with airstrikes for a second day. Those arriving were mostly women, children and the elderly after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday banned men of military age from leaving the… Continue reading Ukrainians flee war, seeking safety across western borders

2.14 billion loan agreement with World Bank to purchase vaccine

Kathmandu: The government has signed a concessional loan agreement of Rs 2.14 billion with the World Bank to purchase vaccine against covid. The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Finance on Friday by Finance Secretary Madhukumar Marasini on behalf of the government and Faris Hadad-Jarvos, National Director for Maldives and Sri Lanka, including Nepal.… Continue reading 2.14 billion loan agreement with World Bank to purchase vaccine

NTB brings new technology to destroy useless notes

Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank has brought the new machine to destroy useless notes. Earlier, notes were destroyed manually by fire. Now the machine will destroy the note. Bank Note Shedding and Briquetting System (BSBS) has been brought into operation at its Biratnagar office with the objective of modernizing and mechanizing the laundry. On Friday, Governor… Continue reading NTB brings new technology to destroy useless notes

Tara Air begins commercial flight in Kathmandu-Ilam route

Kathmandu: Commercial flights have started at Falgunanda Sukilumba Airport in Ilam. In coordination with Ilam Municipality, Tara Air has started regular flights in the Kathmandu-Ilam route. Tara Air flew the flight in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board, Ilam Municipality and tourism entrepreneurs. Flights have been scheduled for twice a week, on Sunday and Thursday.

Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents

Residents line up to get tested for the coronavirus at a temporary testing center despite the rain in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

HONG KONG (AP): Hong Kong will test its entire population of 7.5 million people for COVID-19 in March, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as it grapples with its worst outbreak driven by the omicron variant. The population will be tested three times in March, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said. She said testing capacity… Continue reading Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents

Party registration begins for local level elections

Kathmandu: The party registration has stated from today for the local level election to be held in mid-April. The Election Commission has issued a notice calling on the parties to register for the election from today. As per the information issued by the commission, an application for party registration can be submitted during office hours.… Continue reading Party registration begins for local level elections

81 people including 1 Chinese arrested from Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur: Eighty-one people, including Chinese nationals, have been arrested from the Sanothimi area of ​​Bhaktapur district. A team from Bhaktapur Police raided and arrested them on Tuesday. All the arrested have been kept at Bhaktapur Police Circle. Earlier, 37 people, including Chinese nationals, were arrested from the Madhya Baneshwor area.

Nepal’s dream to play World Cup remain unfulfilled

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Kathmandu: Nepal’s dream of playing ICC T20 World Cup cricket remained unfulfilled. After losing by 68 runs to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup Cricket held on Tuesday, Nepal’s dream remained unfulfilled. Following the UAE’s target of 176 runs at the Emirates Cricket Ground, Nepal was bowled… Continue reading Nepal’s dream to play World Cup remain unfulfilled