Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 12,338 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 44.87 percent or 12,338 people were confirmed to be infected with the corona virus out of the tested sample of 27,497 people, including PCR and antigen. Of those confirmed infected today, 6,981… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 12,338 people
19-year-old woman sets record for solo global flight
KORTRIJK, Belgium (AP): The 19-year-old Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford set a world record as the youngest woman to fly solo around the world, touching her small airplane down in western Belgium on Thursday — 155 days after she departed. Rutherford will find herself in the Guinness World Records book after setting the mark that had… Continue reading 19-year-old woman sets record for solo global flight
US jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest since October
WASHINGTON (AP): The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market. Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths… Continue reading US jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest since October
Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: accepting the virus
MADRID (AP): When the coronavirus pandemic was first declared, Spaniards were ordered to stay home for more than three months. For weeks, they were not allowed outside even for exercise. Children were banned from playgrounds, and the economy virtually stopped. But officials credited the draconian measures with preventing a full collapse of the health system.… Continue reading Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: accepting the virus
Corona infection confirmed in 11,352 people
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 11,352 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). This is the highest number of infected so far confirmed in a single day. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, among 18,078 PCR samples 9,502 and among 5,331 antigen samples 1,850 confirmed… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 11,352 people
Vaccination card mandatory for air travel
Kathmandu: Vaccination card has become mandatory for air travel. Meanwhile Antigen test will not be mandatory in domestic air travel. Earlier, a meeting of the cabinet had decided not to make such a provision mandatory in the meeting held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday saying that it would be impractical for short-haul… Continue reading Vaccination card mandatory for air travel
Rs 100 fine for not wearing mask
Kathmandu: A fine of Rs 100 has been imposed on those who walk in public places without wearing masks. A team from the District Administration Office, Kathmandu make people pay a fine of Rs. 100 for not wearing mask. The team has also monitored CTC Mall and Civil Mall in Sundhara and Bhatbhateni Supermarket in… Continue reading Rs 100 fine for not wearing mask
Govt increases petroleum prices
Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has again increased the price of petroleum products. The selling price of petrol and diesel / kerosene has been increased by Rs 3 per liter.Petrol has now reached Rs 139 per liter and diesel / kerosene Rs 122. The corporation has informed that the price of cooking gas has not… Continue reading Govt increases petroleum prices
Major airlines cancel, change flights to US over 5G dispute
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): Major international airlines canceled flights heading to the U.S. or changed the planes they’re using Wednesday, the latest complication in a dispute over concerns that new 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aircraft technology. Carriers took widely different approaches to the brewing crisis affecting international travel, from Middle Eastern… Continue reading Major airlines cancel, change flights to US over 5G dispute
Sahaj Challenge Fund opens applications for agro produce suppliers
Kathmandu: The Nepal Agricultural Market Development Programme Phase II (NAMDP/Sahaj) in collaboration with Idea Studio Nepal announced applications open for ‘Sahaj Challenge Fund’. The announcement was made during a virtual Press Meet on January 18, 2022. The first round of challenge fund will be used to solicit innovative ideas to address some of the most… Continue reading Sahaj Challenge Fund opens applications for agro produce suppliers