Kathmandu: In the first month of January 2022, 17,000 tourists have visited Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 17,975 tourists visited Nepal in January while in the same period last year, 8,874 people visited Nepal. Most of the visitors to Nepal are Indian nationals. In January, 3,916 tourists came to Nepal from India. In… Continue reading 17,000 tourists arrives Nepal in January
Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement
BRUSSELS (AP): The United States could be willing to enter into an agreement with Russia to ease tensions over missile deployments in Europe if Moscow steps back from the brink in Ukraine, according to a leaked document published in a Spanish newspaper on Wednesday. The daily El Pais published two documents purported to be written… Continue reading Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement
Covid cases drop to 3,637
Kathmandu: Covid infection cases are dropping gradually in Nepal. In the last 24 hours, an additional 3,637 people have been infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). Meanwhile, twelve people have died in due to corona infection. According to the Ministry of Health, among 6,499 PCR tests, 2,205 people tested positive and among 5,083 antigen tests,… Continue reading Covid cases drop to 3,637
UAE imposes new laws for immigrant workers
Kathmandu: The new labor law implemented by the UAE government has come into force from today, February 2. According to the old labor law of UAE, there were two types of contract agreement, limited and unlimited. But the new labor law only specifies a limited contract. During the first six-month probationary period, the employer could… Continue reading UAE imposes new laws for immigrant workers
TU to conduct postponed exams from Feb 13
Kathmandu: The postponed examinations under Tribhuvan University (TU) will be started gradually from February 13. The Examination Control Office, Balkhu, issued a notice on Wednesday informing that the examinations, which were postponed due to the risk of infection, would be resumed. The office has also made public the schedule of examinations at different levels. Earlier,… Continue reading TU to conduct postponed exams from Feb 13
Police arrests people making fake PCR reports
Kathmandu: Six people, including employees of Kantipur Hospital located at Tinkune of Kathmandu and Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital in Bhaktapur, have been arrested on the charge of making fake PCR report. A police team deployed from the Metropolitan Crime Branch arrested them on Wednesday. Among the arrested are Roshan Kumar Chhittan, an employee of the… Continue reading Police arrests people making fake PCR reports
Nepal wins second friendly match played against Mauritius
Kathmandu: Nepal has also won the another friendly match against Mauritius. Nepal defeated Mauritius 1-0 in a match played at Dasharath Stadium on Tuesday. Sujal Shrestha’s goal in the 10th minute of the match was decisive for Nepal. Similarly, Nepali keeper Kiran Chemjong saved a penalty kick. When Nepal fought the opposition player in the… Continue reading Nepal wins second friendly match played against Mauritius
Govt announce holiday on Wednesday to mark Sonam Lhochhar
Kathmandu: The government has decided to grant public holiday on Wednesday (tomorrow) on the occasion of Sonam Lhochhar. The Home Ministry issued a statement today stating that the government has decided to grant public holiday on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, it has been decided to give public holiday to all government… Continue reading Govt announce holiday on Wednesday to mark Sonam Lhochhar
5,583 people confirms positive for covid-19
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 5,583 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus (Covid-19) while nine people have died. According to the Ministry of Health, among the PCR test of 10,776 people 3,657 people have confirmed positive and out of the antigen test of 6,898 people 1,926 people confirmed positive… Continue reading 5,583 people confirms positive for covid-19
India allocates grant worth Rs 12 billion for Nepal
Kathmandu: The Government of India has allocated 7.5 billion Indian rupees (12 billion Nepali rupees) in the budget for the fiscal year 2022/23.This is less than the amount allocated in the previous year’s budget. Last year’s budget had allocated IRs 9.92 billion. In the same year, India revised the amount to IRs 6.5 billion. However,… Continue reading India allocates grant worth Rs 12 billion for Nepal