Kathmandu: Insurance Committee, the regulatory body, has directed to close all the branch offices of the insurance companies. Stating that the situation of corona infection is getting worse each day, the committee has directed to close all the branches with effect from Thursday. According to Rajuraman Poudel, executive director of the committee, the companies will… Continue reading Insurance Committee directs to close all branches of insurance companies
Nepalis in the Gulf bought 600 oxygen cylinders to send to Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepalis living in the Middle East have purchased 600 oxygen cylinders to help the country during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Non-Resident Nepali Social Club (NRN) the cylinders have been procured with the spontaneous financial support of all Nepalis in the Gulf countries and they are preparing to send them to Nepal by… Continue reading Nepalis in the Gulf bought 600 oxygen cylinders to send to Nepal
US issue advisory against Nepal travel
Kathmandu: The United States has advised its citizens not to visit Nepal. Issuing a travel advisory today, the US has stated that Nepal has been placed on the riskier countries recommending its citizen not to visit as the number of Corona virus (Covid-19) infections is on the rise. Nepal has already closed all international flights.… Continue reading US issue advisory against Nepal travel
225 deaths from corona infection in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: The corona virus has killed 225 people in last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the Nepal Army has managed the bodies of 225 people. At the same time, the number of deaths due to corona infection in Nepal has reached 4,084. In the last 24 hours, 21,316 samples have… Continue reading 225 deaths from corona infection in last 24 hours
Seven arrested for selling oximeter at high price
Kathmandu: Seven people have been arrested in Kathmandu on charges of being involved in the black market of oximeters. According to the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, seven persons have been arrested during the monitoring conducted by a joint team of the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, Metropolitan Crime Investigation Branch, Department of Drug Management and Commerce.… Continue reading Seven arrested for selling oximeter at high price
Govt extends prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley till May 27
Kathmandu: Prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley has been extended for 15 days. A meeting of the Chief District Officers of all the three districts of the Kathmandu Valley has decided to extend the ban till May 27. Similarly, the meeting also decided to stop all the construction work except the national priority development project. The… Continue reading Govt extends prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley till May 27
Retail trade halted in Kalimati vegetable market
Kathmandu: Retail trade from the Kalimati fruit and vegetable market has been halted citing increased corona risk due to overcrowding. According to the Market Development Committee, it has been decided to close the retail trade of fruits and vegetables for the duration of the prohibitory order after monitoring by the District Administration Office, Kathmandu on… Continue reading Retail trade halted in Kalimati vegetable market
China census: Data shows slowest population growth in decades
(BBC): China’s population grew at its slowest pace in decades, according to government data released on Tuesday. The average annual growth rate was 0.53% over the past 10 years, down from a rate of 0.57% between 2000 and 2010 – bringing the population to 1.41bn. The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for… Continue reading China census: Data shows slowest population growth in decades
Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP): Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza early Tuesday, hitting the high-rise home of a Hamas field commander and two border tunnels dug by militants, as Hamas and other armed groups fired dozens of rockets toward Israel. It was an escalation sparked by weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem. Since sundown… Continue reading Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas
Bahraini prince summit Mt Everest successfully
Kathmandu: A team including members of Bahrain’s royal family has successfully climbed the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. The team reached the summit of Everest at 6.40 am on Tuesday, said Mira Acharya, director of the Department of Tourism. The team is the first permission of the current season to climb Mt. Everest. The team… Continue reading Bahraini prince summit Mt Everest successfully