Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order not to implement the last cabinet expansion made by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Nine people, including senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi, had filed a writ petition against the caretaker government on June 4, saying that the caretaker government would not have the right to expand the… Continue reading SC issue interim order to dismiss 20 ministers
Facebook launches podcasts, live audio service
AP: Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the U.S. on Monday to keep users engaged on its platform and to compete with emerging rivals. Facebook says it is allowing public figures with verified accounts to start live audio rooms and invite anyone else to speak. A handful of podcasts will be available… Continue reading Facebook launches podcasts, live audio service
Prohibitory order relax from today
Kathmandu: Prohibition order has been relaxed in Kathmandu Valley and other districts from today. Private vehicles have started operating in Kathmandu from today. Gold shops, utensils, kitchenware, electrical, automobile showrooms, sparepart shops, mobile and computer shops will be opened in Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday, Sundays and Thursdays from 11 am to 4 pm. Similarly, shopping… Continue reading Prohibitory order relax from today
Euro Cup: Denmark beat Russia to reach final 16
Kathmandu: Despite losing the first two games, Denmark has entered the knockout stage of Euro Cup 2020 with a sensational victory over Russia. Denmark reached the final 16 as runner-up in Group B after beating Russia 4-1 on Monday night. Mikkel Damsgaard, Joseph Paulsen, Andreas Christensen and Joachim Muhle all scored to give Denmark the… Continue reading Euro Cup: Denmark beat Russia to reach final 16
Govt forms committee to investigate overcharging on international flights
Kathmandu: Despite the declining rate of corona infections and widespread vaccination campaigns abroad, the government has stopped regular international flights and encouraged chartered flights. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the government has formed an investigation committee after complaints from some travel agencies that passengers were being charged exorbitant fares. According to ministry spokesperson Taranath Adhikari,… Continue reading Govt forms committee to investigate overcharging on international flights
30 million handed over to three municipalities affected by Melamchi floods
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has handed over financial assistance of Rs 30 million to the municipalities affected by Melamchi flood. A team including KMC Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya and Chief Administrative Officer Rajeshwar Gyawali reached Melamchi today and handed over the assistance to the municipality. On behalf of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Mayor… Continue reading 30 million handed over to three municipalities affected by Melamchi floods
2,297 people infected from corona 46 died
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,297 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the PCR test on 6,583 people confirmed the infection in 1,584 and the antigen test in 4,321 people confirmed the infection in 713 people. In the last 24 hours,… Continue reading 2,297 people infected from corona 46 died
New mutation in Delta variant found in Nepal
Kathmandu: A new mutation has been found in the Delta variant that spread corona infection in Nepal. Public health experts say it is considered more contagious than the Delta variant. Ministry of Health and Population has stated that the new mutations have been found in nine samples tested at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative… Continue reading New mutation in Delta variant found in Nepal
Prohibitory order extends in Kathmandu valley with flexible rules
Kathmandu: The prohibitory order in the Kathmandu Valley has been extended for seven days. A meeting of the chief district officers of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts of the Kathmandu Valley on Sunday decided to extend the prohibitory order by relaxing some rules. As per the decision, private vehicles will be allowed to operate while… Continue reading Prohibitory order extends in Kathmandu valley with flexible rules
Metal fans mosh at 1st UK live music festival since pandemic
LONDON (AP): Thousands of heavy metal fans were camping, singing — and even moshing — on Saturday at Britain’s first full music festival since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The three-day Download Festival, taking place at Donington Park in central England, is one of a series of test events to see whether mass gatherings… Continue reading Metal fans mosh at 1st UK live music festival since pandemic