2,476 infected 27 people died in last 24 hours

Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 2,476 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 9,586 samples were tested for PCR of which 1,721 and among 4,765 antigen test, 755 were tested positive with the corona virus. Meanwhile, another 27 people have died from corona infection in… Continue reading 2,476 infected 27 people died in last 24 hours

Miami building collapse leaves 99 people unaccounted for

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BBC: At least one person has died and dozens are missing after the collapse of a 12-storey residential building north of Miami, Florida, officials say. The number of people who have been located now stands at 102, while 99 are still unaccounted for, according to Miami-Dade Mayor Danielle Levine-Cava. It is unclear how many people… Continue reading Miami building collapse leaves 99 people unaccounted for

Biden vows to evacuate thousands of Afghans who helped US

File Photo In this Friday, April 30, 2021, file photo former Afghan interpreters hold banners during a protest against the U.S. government and NATO in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo Courtesy: AP

AP: President Joe Biden vowed on Thursday that Afghans who helped the U.S. military “are not going to be left behind” as his administration stepped up planning to evacuate thousands of Afghan interpreters while their applications for U.S. entry are processed. A senior administration official said planning has accelerated in recent days to relocate the… Continue reading Biden vows to evacuate thousands of Afghans who helped US

Britney Spears’ public support may not mean much in court

A portrait of Britney Spears looms over supporters and media members outside a court hearing concerning the pop singer's conservatorship at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Los Angeles. Photo Courtesy: AP

LOS ANGELES (AP): Britney Spears’ powerful plea to a judge to end the conservatorship that has controlled her life since 2008 brought sympathy and outrage from fans, famous supporters and even casual observers who say she deserves independence. Yet lawyers who deal in such matters say the speech itself may not have helped her in… Continue reading Britney Spears’ public support may not mean much in court

Another 2421 infected, 3,558 cured from coronavirus

Kamathadu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 2,421 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 7,461 PCR tests confirmed the infection in 1,511 cases and antigen test in 4,953 confirmed virus in 910 people. A further 81 people have died from the corona infection, said spokesperson Krishna… Continue reading Another 2421 infected, 3,558 cured from coronavirus

Flights to resume from July 1

Kathmandu: Along with the decision of the cabinet to resume national and international flights, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has decided to start regular domestic flights from July 1. The cabinet had given the responsibility of arranging the date of the flight to the Ministry of Tourism. According to the spokesperson of… Continue reading Flights to resume from July 1

NOC again hike fuel price

Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has again increased the price of petroleum products. The corporation has increased the selling price of petrol and diesel / kerosene by two rupees per liter. Now the price of petrol has reached Rs 127 and the price of diesel has reached Rs 110 per liter. The corporation has decided… Continue reading NOC again hike fuel price

IBN approves foreign investment wort Rs 97 bn

Kathmandu: The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has approved foreign investment of Rs 97 billion for two hydropower projects. The decision was taken at the 47th meeting of the Board chaired by Prime Minister and Chairman of the Investment Board Nepal. According to the Board’s Executive Director Sushil Bhatta, investment has been approved for the Upper… Continue reading IBN approves foreign investment wort Rs 97 bn

Govt decides to resume domestic and international flights

Kathmandu: The government has decided to resume domestic and international flights with conditions. The cabinet meeting on Monday has decided to resume the flight by setting quota system according to the destination and the airline company. According to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, domestic flights will not exceed 50 percent of the… Continue reading Govt decides to resume domestic and international flights