TU to resume classes physically

A view of Tribhuvan University building in Kirtipur, on Friday, March 08, 2019. Photo: Mausam Shah Nepali/THT

Kathmandu: Classes will be conducted in all the affiliated colleges of Tribhuvan University from Friday with physical attendance. According to the Tribhuvan University Information and Public Relations Division, the classes will be conducted in physical presence with special vigilance to avoid the possible risk of corona epidemic. The meeting of the TU Executive Council has… Continue reading TU to resume classes physically

Death toll from corona infection reach 11,000

Kathmandu: The number of deaths due to corona infection has reached 11,000 in Nepal. The death toll from corona infection in Nepal has reached 11,002 after 11 people died on Thursday. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the death rate due to corona infection in Nepal is about 1.5 percent.

Nepal remains on 168th rank on FIFA ranking

File Photo National football team of Nepal. Photo Courtesy: ANFA

Kathmandu: Nepal has remained on 168th rank in the latest rankings released by FIFA, the apex body of world football. Nepal remains in the new rankings made public by FIFA on Thursday. Last month, Nepal was ranked 168th in the public rankings. Nepal had played two friendly matches against India at home this month. The… Continue reading Nepal remains on 168th rank on FIFA ranking

ISP decides to increase internet fee up to Rs. 300 per month

Kathmandu: Internet service providers have decided to increase the fee for internet service up to Rs 300. About a dozen companies have decided to increase the tariff after Nepal Telecom and Nepal Electricity Authority increased the rent of their infrastructure including poles. According to Sudhir Parajuli, chairman of the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPAN), the… Continue reading ISP decides to increase internet fee up to Rs. 300 per month

Another 1,511 people infected with corona infection, 11 died

Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 1,511 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 1,165 people were tested positive for 11,208 PCR tests and 364 people tested positive on 3,971 antigen tests. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, 11 people have died from corona infection and 1,689… Continue reading Another 1,511 people infected with corona infection, 11 died

Entrepreneurs reach NRB demanding increase in gold supply

Kathmandu: Stating that there is a shortage of raw gold in the market, gold and silver traders have demanded to increase the supply system. A delegation of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealer’s Association reached Nepal Rastra Bank on Wednesday and demanded an increase in supply. The association delegation led by President Manik… Continue reading Entrepreneurs reach NRB demanding increase in gold supply

Bollywood team in Manang to shoot a movie

Manang (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): A Bollywood film will be shot in the Himalayan district of Manang, which has been closed due to floods and landslides for the last few months. The film ‘Uchai’, which is being made under the banner of Bollywood’s famous Rajshree Productions, is being shot in Manang. Producer-director Suraj Badajatya’s team has… Continue reading Bollywood team in Manang to shoot a movie

Govt and World Bank sign agreements of $50 mn each to strengthen school and health sectors

Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank signed two separate additional financing agreements of $50 million each today to support the implementation of the government’s flagship School Sector Development Program in the education sector and public management reforms in the health sector. The agreements were signed by Finance Secretary, Madhu Kumar Marasini on… Continue reading Govt and World Bank sign agreements of $50 mn each to strengthen school and health sectors

Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle

File Photo In this Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting in Moscow, Russia. Photo Courtesy: AP

MOSCOW (AP): Russian President Vladimir Putin entered self-isolation after people in his inner circle became infected with the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that the leader himself tested negative for COVID-19. Putin, who is fully vaccinated with Russia’s Sputnik V, held several public engagements indoors Monday and even said that he may have to… Continue reading Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle