Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Sonam Sherpa, 16, of Maiwakhola Rural Municipality-4 of Taplejung has successfully climbed Mt. Everest with his father. Sonam and his father Purna Kumar (PK) Sherpa successfully climbed the mountain at 8:50 am on Sunday, said Ishwori Poudel, manager of Himalayan Guides Nepal Trek and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Both the Himalayan guides… Continue reading 16-year Sonam successfully summit Mt Everest with father
PM commits corona vaccine for all before election
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government is trying to vaccinate all the people before the election. Speaking to media persons in Baluwatar on Sunday, Prime Minister Oli expressed dissatisfaction over the linkage of vaccines with election expenses. “It is sentimental backmailing to deprive the people of the exercise of sovereignty… Continue reading PM commits corona vaccine for all before election
21 die in extreme weather in China ultramarathon
BEIJING (AP): Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday. After an all-night rescue operation in freezing temperatures involving more than 700 personnel, rescuers were able to confirm that 151 people were safe, out of a total… Continue reading 21 die in extreme weather in China ultramarathon
India battles fatal fungal threat as virus deaths near 300K
NEW DELHI (AP): Doctors in India are fighting a fatal fungal infection affecting COVID-19 patients or those who have recovered from the disease amid a coronavirus surge that has driven the country’s fatalities to nearly 300,000. The life-threatening condition, known as mucormycosis, is relatively rare but doctors suspect that the sudden increase in the infection… Continue reading India battles fatal fungal threat as virus deaths near 300K
Foreign Employment Board to provide educational scholarships to 1,937 children
Kathmandu: The Foreign Employment Board (FEB) has decided to provide scholarships to 1,937 people from 52 districts for upcoming academic session. Based on the notice issued last year, 2,600 applications were received from 74 districts and out of the applications received, 1,937 people from 52 districts have been eligible for scholarships so far, the board… Continue reading Foreign Employment Board to provide educational scholarships to 1,937 children
New record in the share market
Kathmandu: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index, which measures share turnover, has set a historical record so far. The Nepse index reached a record high of 2,820 points at noon on Sunday. With the dissolution of parliament, it was estimated that the market would decline due to political instability. Less than 10 minutes after the… Continue reading New record in the share market
Everest expedition begins with favorable climate
Kathmandu: Mt Everest is being climbed now as the weather has become favorable. This year’s spring climbing has started after the road to the summit was paved in April. About 170 climbers had reached the summit of Everest so far. After that, the climb, which was halted due to bad weather, has resumed from today,… Continue reading Everest expedition begins with favorable climate
Ministry of Home Affairs directs to tighten prohibitory order
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the security forces to tighten the prohibitory order. Stating that negligence at the grassroots level has increased at a time when the risk of corona virus infection is high, the ministry has directed the heads of all the three security agencies to control crowds and unnecessary movement… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs directs to tighten prohibitory order
8,848 infected, 129 died of coronavirus
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 8,848 people have been infected with the corona virus. According to a report released by the Ministry of Health and Population, this is the largest number of people infected with the virus in a single day. Earlier, 7,890 people were infected on Friday. According to the ministry, 8,980 people… Continue reading 8,848 infected, 129 died of coronavirus
How lockdown birds sang to a different tune
(BBC): As many said at the time, bird song did sound different during lockdown, according to a scientific study. By analysing the calls of sparrows recorded over decades, scientists confirmed a change in the birds’ vocal repertoire when the city fell quiet. The birds upped the quality of their songs, as they called to defend… Continue reading How lockdown birds sang to a different tune