Kathmandu: A total of 150,962 tourists have visited Nepal in 2021. According to the Nepal Tourism Board this number is 80,000 less than in 2020. In 2020, 230,085 tourists visited Nepal. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated during the early months of 2020. As a result, the number of tourists was higher in the first month… Continue reading 1.5 mn tourist arrives in 2021
Realme C25Y launches in Nepali market
Kathmandu: Realme, launches the realme C25Y, the first C series model to feature with 50MP AI triple camera system. The realme C25Y serves up a 50MP triple rear camera system headlined by a 50MP primary module, alongside a Marco lens and B&W lens. In addition, the camera department also supports AI beauty function, HDR mode,… Continue reading Realme C25Y launches in Nepali market
Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19
(BBC): Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19. The Argentine forward and team-mates Juan Bernat, Nathan Bitumazala and Sergio Rico were confirmed to have Covid a day before PSG’s French Cup tie against fourth-tier side Vannes. The quartet are said to be isolating. PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino added… Continue reading Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19
CAN revoke decision against players
Kathmandu: An agreement has been reached between the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the disgruntled players. As per the agreement reached on Sunday, the action taken by CAN against Gyanendra Malla, vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airy, Kamal Singh Airy and Sompal Kami will also be withdrawn. This decision has to pass by the board meeting… Continue reading CAN revoke decision against players
New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers
(AP): For air travelers, the new year picked up where the old one left off – with lots of frustration. By late Saturday afternoon on the East Coast, more than 2,600 U.S. flights and nearly 4,600 worldwide had been canceled, according to tracking service FlightAware. That is the highest single-day U.S. toll yet since just… Continue reading New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers
North Korea to focus on economy in 2022
(BBC): North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has said the faltering economy will be the national priority this year as the country faces a “great life-and-death struggle”. He was speaking at the end of a key ruling party meeting, which coincides with him being in power for 10 years. A self-imposed coronavirus blockade has left North… Continue reading North Korea to focus on economy in 2022
India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede
(BBC): At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a stampede at a religious shrine in India. Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Indian-administered Kashmir on Saturday when the tragedy unfolded. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “saddened” by the loss of life. Tens of thousands of… Continue reading India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede
Omicron’s New Year’s cocktail: Sorrow, fear, hope for 2022
PARIS (AP): Sorrow for the dead and dying, fear of more infections to come and hopes for an end to the coronavirus pandemic were — again — the bittersweet cocktail with which the world said good riddance to 2021 and ushered in 2022. New Year’s Eve, which used to be celebrated globally with a free-spirited… Continue reading Omicron’s New Year’s cocktail: Sorrow, fear, hope for 2022
Germany shuts down half of its 6 remaining nuclear plants
BERLIN (AP): Germany on Friday is shutting down half of the six nuclear plants it still has in operation, a year before the country draws the final curtain on its decades-long use of atomic power. The decision to phase out nuclear power and shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy was first taken by the… Continue reading Germany shuts down half of its 6 remaining nuclear plants
Guna Airlines to begin Kathmandu-Surkhet flight from Sunday
Kathmandu: Domestic airline company Guna Airlines is preparing to operate regular flights on the Kathmandu-Surkhet-Kathmandu route from next Sunday. This is the 9th destination designated by the company from Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, Guna Airlines currently flies to Bharatpur, Pokhara, Tumlingtar, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Biratnagar, Simara and Janakpur. Currently the company has a total of seven aircraft… Continue reading Guna Airlines to begin Kathmandu-Surkhet flight from Sunday