Kathmandu: Nepal, who excelled in both batting and bowling, defeated the Netherlands by 142 runs to win the triangular T20 series. Along with Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla and vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airy helped Nepal to a record 238 runs. In reply, Netherlands lost all their wickets in 17.2 overs and managed to score only 96… Continue reading Nepal wins tri-nation series with a record victory
Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo as Olympics near
(BBC): Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in a bid to curb rising infections, just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency – set to last for about two weeks – would be “short and powerful”. Under the… Continue reading Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo as Olympics near
SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company. The astronauts from the U.S., Japan and France should reach the International Space Station early Saturday morning, following a 23-hour ride in the… Continue reading SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule
2,559 people confirmed with corona infection; five died
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,559 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). Of the 8,798 PCR tests, 2,449 and 866 antigen tests confirmed 110 corona infections in a total of 2559 people. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, five people have died in the… Continue reading 2,559 people confirmed with corona infection; five died
Indian hospitals plead for oxygen, country sets virus record
NEW DELHI (AP): India put oxygen tankers on special express trains as major hospitals in New Delhi begged on social media on Friday for more supplies to save COVID-19 patients who are struggling to breathe. More than a dozen people died when an oxygen-fed fire ripped through a coronavirus ward in a populous western state.… Continue reading Indian hospitals plead for oxygen, country sets virus record
Gal Gadot spotlights women’s stories in new docuseries
NEW YORK (AP): Gal Gadot is using her Hollywood starpower to spotlight remarkable women from around the world. The “Wonder Woman” actor is host and executive producer of a new documentary series that follows six women who made a positive impact on their communities despite dealing with poverty, violence, discrimination and natural disasters. The 35-year-old… Continue reading Gal Gadot spotlights women’s stories in new docuseries
2,428 more people infected with covid in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, another 2,428 people have been confirmed to have corona infection. Of the 10,001 PCR tests, 2,365 and 447 antigen tests confirmed 63 coronary infections in a total of 2,428 people. According to the Ministry of Health, five people have died of corona infection in the last 24 hours. Similarly,… Continue reading 2,428 more people infected with covid in last 24 hours
Snowfall in Mustang and Ghunsa
Mustang (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Jit Bahadur Rasaili, 78, of Gharpajhong Rural Municipality of Mustang saw snow for the first time in April on Wednesday evening. It had been snowing in Mustang only from November to February. The snowfall, which has not rained for a long time this year, has started falling in the third week… Continue reading Snowfall in Mustang and Ghunsa
Netherlands and Malaysia play tie, Nepal in the final
Kathmandu: The rain-affected Netherlands and Malaysia’s T20 match ended in a draw. Meanwhile, Nepal and the Netherlands have reached the final of the triangular T20 series. After losing the toss at the Kirtipur Cricket Ground, the Netherlands scored 68 runs in 10.2 overs. In a game shortened to 13 overs after the rainfall, the Netherlands… Continue reading Netherlands and Malaysia play tie, Nepal in the final
2,351 people diagnoise with corona in one day
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,351 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). A total of 8,884 samples of PCR were tested in laboratories across the country, testing 2220 and 803 antigens, and 131 were infected. At the same time, the total number of infected people has reached 289,787.… Continue reading 2,351 people diagnoise with corona in one day