CNN: Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise was killed during an attack on his private residence early on Wednesday, according to the country’s acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph, who has declared a state of siege in the country. The attackers stormed Moise’s home at around 1 a.m. and fatally wounded the head of state, according to the… Continue reading Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated in attack on his residence
Covid-19 cases increase after govt relaxes restrictions
Kathmandu: As the government relaxed restrictions, covid-19 cases are increasing. Even on Wednesday, the number of new infections has increased more than the number of corona infections. The number of new infections was also higher on Tuesday. In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,989 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus. The… Continue reading Covid-19 cases increase after govt relaxes restrictions
Johnson & Johnson Company’s 1.5 million dose vaccine to arrive soon
Kathmandu: Nepal has reached the final stage of getting vaccines against the Covid-19 coronavirus of the American company Johnson & Johnson under the Covax facility. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the issue of receiving 1.5 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Nepal is almost settled. The ministry has also… Continue reading Johnson & Johnson Company’s 1.5 million dose vaccine to arrive soon
Ambassadors requests NTB; be ready to welcome foreign tourists
Kathmandu: Nepal’s ambassadors representing Nepal in various countries have said that international tourist arrivals will be facilitated with the effectiveness of the vaccine against COVID-19 in the world. Stating that tourist arrivals will increase, they have also requested to remain in a state of readiness in Nepal. Due to Covid-19, worldwide tourism activities have been… Continue reading Ambassadors requests NTB; be ready to welcome foreign tourists
Private dairy industry seeks concessional loans from govt
Kathmandu: Private sector dairy farmers have demanded concessional loans from the government. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Nepal Dairy Industry Association demanded a soft loan of up to Rs 100 million for 10 years. Not long ago, the government had provided a concessional loan of Rs 200 million to the state-owned dairy… Continue reading Private dairy industry seeks concessional loans from govt
Fuel price increases
Kathmandu: The price of all fuels including cooking LP gas has gone up. Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the price of cooking LP gas, petrol, diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel with effect from last night. The corporation has increased the price of gas by Rs 25 per cylinder, petrol by two rupees per liter, diesel… Continue reading Fuel price increases
Spain beat Italy to reach finals of Euro Cup
Kathmandu: Italy have reached the final of Euro Cup 2020 by defeating Spain in a penalty shootout. Italy beat Spain 4-2 in the first semifinal last night after two Spanish players missed penalties. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium in London after the scheduled 90 minutes and extra time ended in… Continue reading Spain beat Italy to reach finals of Euro Cup
In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle
BOSTON (AP): In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered. Cybercriminals who hack into corporate and government networks to steal sensitive data for extortion routinely try to learn how… Continue reading In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle
Financial support for medical treatment of players
Kathmandu: The National Players’ Welfare Fund has provided medical expenses to four players on Monday. Deepak Shrestha, member secretary of the fund, who is also the president of the Nepal National and International Players’ Association, said that Rs 29,655 has been provided to four players from four different sports. Ranjana Bhatta of Badminton and Maria… Continue reading Financial support for medical treatment of players
110 hotels shortlisted for hotel quarantine
Kathmandu: The government has shortlisted 110 hotels to quarantine passengers returning from abroad. According to the Department of Tourism, a total of 110 hotels have been shortlisted as quarantines, including 27 registered with the department and 83 registered with the Bagmati Province Tourism Office. The hotel branch of the department submitted the list of hotels… Continue reading 110 hotels shortlisted for hotel quarantine