President Bhandari leaves for Bangladesh

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari waving hands before leaving for Bangladesh from Tribhuvan International Airport. Photo Courtesy: Bikash Shrestha, Onlinekhabar.com

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has left for Bangladesh today. President Bhandari has left for Bangladesh for a two-day state visit on a special charter flight of Nepal Airlines Corporation. She went to Bangladesh at the invitation of her counterpart Mohammad Abdul Hamid. During the visit, at least four MoUs will be signed between Nepal… Continue reading President Bhandari leaves for Bangladesh

Messi celebrates record Barca appearance with two goals in thrashing of Sociedad

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(BBC): Lionel Messi celebrated a record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona with two goals as the Spanish giants thrashed Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga. The Argentina forward, 33, moved one game clear of former midfielder Xavi’s total as Barca closed the gap on leaders Atletico Madrid to four points. Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring, Sergino… Continue reading Messi celebrates record Barca appearance with two goals in thrashing of Sociedad

Married 66 years, husband, wife die minutes apart of virus

This undated photo provided by Sarah Milewski shows Bill and Esther Ilnisky. The couple spent nearly seven decades together as Christian ministers and missionaries, including stints in the Caribbean and Middle East before preaching for 40 years in Florida. When they died minutes apart of COVID-19 on March 1, 2021, at a Palm Beach County hospice, it may have been a hidden blessing, their only child, Sarah Milewski, said.(Sarah Milewski via AP)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP): Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together as Christian ministers and missionaries, including stints in the Caribbean and Middle East before preaching for 40 years in Florida. They complemented each other — he the bookworm, she outgoing and charismatic. One without the other seemed unthinkable. So when they died… Continue reading Married 66 years, husband, wife die minutes apart of virus

Four MoUs to be signed during President Bhandari’s visit to Bangladesh

Kathmandu: During the state visit of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari to Bangladesh from Monday, various memorandums of understanding will be signed between the two countries. During the visit, at least four MoUs will be signed. An agreement to amend the transit agreement between Nepal and Bangladesh will be signed, a foreign ministry source said. According… Continue reading Four MoUs to be signed during President Bhandari’s visit to Bangladesh

Govt urged to avoid crowds after increase in corona infection in India

Kathmandu: As the number of coronavirus cases in India has increased, the government has urged to increase health security vigilance in Nepal as well. The Ministry of Health and Population issued a statement on Sunday urging people to be alert as coronavirus infections are on the rise in India and in Nepal too. The ministry… Continue reading Govt urged to avoid crowds after increase in corona infection in India

Why did Alibaba’s Jack Ma disappear for three months?

(BBC): Jack Ma was about to become the richest man in China. In November 2020, on the eve of another commercial success, the outspoken billionaire suddenly went missing. Ma’s company Alibaba has risen from an online store run from his apartment, to one of the world’s largest tech giants. Today, it reaches nearly 800 million… Continue reading Why did Alibaba’s Jack Ma disappear for three months?

Covid-19: Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan tests positive

(BBC): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19, the country’s health minister has said. The 68-year-old is “self-isolating at home”, the minister, Faisal Sultan, tweeted. Mr Khan, a former captain of the national cricket team who became prime minister in August 2018, received his first vaccination two days ago. Pakistan has recorded… Continue reading Covid-19: Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan tests positive