Kathmandu: The government has decided to give booster dose of corona vaccine to people with weakened immune system from Tuesday. The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that the vaccine will be given to those who have completed three months of immunization against corona. Booster doses of the vaccine will be available to people… Continue reading Govt to begin covid booster dose from Tuesday
Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane
(BBC): Airport staff in Mauritius have found a newborn baby boy abandoned in the rubbish bin toilet of a plane’s toilet. A 20-year-old woman from Madagascar, suspected of having given birth on the flight, was arrested. The Air Mauritius plane, which arrived from Madagascar, landed at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on 1 January. Airport… Continue reading Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane
1.5 mn tourist arrives in 2021
Kathmandu: A total of 150,962 tourists have visited Nepal in 2021. According to the Nepal Tourism Board this number is 80,000 less than in 2020. In 2020, 230,085 tourists visited Nepal. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated during the early months of 2020. As a result, the number of tourists was higher in the first month… Continue reading 1.5 mn tourist arrives in 2021
Realme C25Y launches in Nepali market
Kathmandu: Realme, launches the realme C25Y, the first C series model to feature with 50MP AI triple camera system. The realme C25Y serves up a 50MP triple rear camera system headlined by a 50MP primary module, alongside a Marco lens and B&W lens. In addition, the camera department also supports AI beauty function, HDR mode,… Continue reading Realme C25Y launches in Nepali market
Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19
(BBC): Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19. The Argentine forward and team-mates Juan Bernat, Nathan Bitumazala and Sergio Rico were confirmed to have Covid a day before PSG’s French Cup tie against fourth-tier side Vannes. The quartet are said to be isolating. PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino added… Continue reading Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19
CAN revoke decision against players
Kathmandu: An agreement has been reached between the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the disgruntled players. As per the agreement reached on Sunday, the action taken by CAN against Gyanendra Malla, vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airy, Kamal Singh Airy and Sompal Kami will also be withdrawn. This decision has to pass by the board meeting… Continue reading CAN revoke decision against players
New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers
(AP): For air travelers, the new year picked up where the old one left off – with lots of frustration. By late Saturday afternoon on the East Coast, more than 2,600 U.S. flights and nearly 4,600 worldwide had been canceled, according to tracking service FlightAware. That is the highest single-day U.S. toll yet since just… Continue reading New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers
North Korea to focus on economy in 2022
(BBC): North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has said the faltering economy will be the national priority this year as the country faces a “great life-and-death struggle”. He was speaking at the end of a key ruling party meeting, which coincides with him being in power for 10 years. A self-imposed coronavirus blockade has left North… Continue reading North Korea to focus on economy in 2022
India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede
(BBC): At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a stampede at a religious shrine in India. Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Indian-administered Kashmir on Saturday when the tragedy unfolded. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “saddened” by the loss of life. Tens of thousands of… Continue reading India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede
Omicron’s New Year’s cocktail: Sorrow, fear, hope for 2022
PARIS (AP): Sorrow for the dead and dying, fear of more infections to come and hopes for an end to the coronavirus pandemic were — again — the bittersweet cocktail with which the world said good riddance to 2021 and ushered in 2022. New Year’s Eve, which used to be celebrated globally with a free-spirited… Continue reading Omicron’s New Year’s cocktail: Sorrow, fear, hope for 2022