GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP): A strike launched from Gaza killed two Thai workers in southern Israel on Tuesday, police said, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a six-story building in the Palestinian territory that housed bookstores and educational centers. With the war showing no sign of abating, Palestinians across the region went on a general… Continue reading Strike from Gaza kills 2 as Israel topples 6-story building
Govt allocates Rs 170 million to construct oxygen plant in 12 hospitals
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has agreed to set up oxygen plants in 11 hospitals and oxygen pipelines in one hospital in different parts of the country at a cost of around Rs 170 million. The finance ministry has agreed to spend an additional Rs 168 million on the health and population ministry. At the… Continue reading Govt allocates Rs 170 million to construct oxygen plant in 12 hospitals
Tourism entrepreneurs demand to resume intl schedule flight
Kathmandu: Tourists have demanded to resume regular international flights, however in limited numbers, to curb corruption in the name of chartered flights. The government has canceled international scheduled flights to Nepal in course of preventing covid-19 infection. However, on the initiative of the embassies, chartered flights from Nepal have been re-launched to repatriate foreign nationals.… Continue reading Tourism entrepreneurs demand to resume intl schedule flight
Govt confirms Indian variant corona in Nepal
Kathmandu: It has been confirmed that the corona virus of ‘Indian variant’ has spread in Nepal. Public health experts say that it is a matter of concern that the variant that destroyed India has been confirmed to have spread in Nepal. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 35 samples collected from different parts… Continue reading Govt confirms Indian variant corona in Nepal
Supreme Court orders not to charge those who do not wear masks
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order in the name of the government not to fine the citizens who do not wear masks and not to keep them in the holding center. Currently, the police have been levying fines and keeping them in the holding center for walking without wearing a mask. A… Continue reading Supreme Court orders not to charge those who do not wear masks
Further 196 deaths from corona infection, 8,203 infected
Kathmandu: Another 196 people have died of corona infection in the last 24 hours. At the same time, the number of deaths due to corona infection in Nepal has reached 5,411, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 8,203 people across the country in the last 24… Continue reading Further 196 deaths from corona infection, 8,203 infected
NAC brings 975 oxygen cylinders from Beijing
Kathmandu: Widebody aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has brought additional 975 oxygen cylinders from Beijing, China to Kathmandu today. Along with this, a total of 1,375 cylinders have come to Nepal from China. According to Dimprakash Poudel, general manager of Nepal Airlines Corporation, it was brought to Nepal by three flights. A total of… Continue reading NAC brings 975 oxygen cylinders from Beijing
Nepal govt allows ten flights to take Indian to Saudi
Kathmandu: Nepal government has allowed 10 flights to take Indian nationals stranded in Nepal to Saudi Arabia. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, the flights were approved with the coordination of the Indian Embassy and the permission of the Saudi government. Nepal Airlines Corporation has been allowed to operate seven flights from Kathmandu… Continue reading Nepal govt allows ten flights to take Indian to Saudi
Andrea Meza wins the title ‘Miss Universe 2020’
Kathmandu: Mexican woman Andrea Meza has won the Miss Universe 2020 crown. Former Miss Universe Zozobini Tunzi has crowned her. The beauty, who has a degree in software engineering, won the title in a competition held in Florida, USA. Brazil’s Julia Gama is the first runner-up while Peru’s Janick Maceta is the second runner-up. Anshika… Continue reading Andrea Meza wins the title ‘Miss Universe 2020’
Govt forms ‘Quick Response Team’ to facilitate supply of essential commodities
Kathmandu: The customs department has deployed a ‘Quick Response Team’ to facilitate the supply of essential items including health items during the prohibitory order. Director General of the Department of Customs, Yamlal Bhusal, informed that the department has formed a ‘Quick Response Team’ to facilitate the supply of essential items. He made the remarks at… Continue reading Govt forms ‘Quick Response Team’ to facilitate supply of essential commodities