Kathmandu: Rajendra Gauchan has clinched the title of the Nepal Ice Golf Tournament held at CG Golf Course at Dumkauli in East Nawalparasi. He won the golf tournament held on Saturday with 39 points. Similarly, Raju Thakali has bagged the title of runner-up. He scored 37 points. Similarly, the gross winner became Finchoondi Lama. Kalu… Continue reading Gauchan wins Nepal Ice Golf title
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
Paris lockdown as France fears third wave
(BBC): The French capital is set to go into a month-long Covid lockdown as the country fears a third wave. Some 21 million people in 16 areas of France will be placed under the measures from midnight on Friday. These measures will not be as strict as the previous lockdown, Prime Minister Jean Castex said,… Continue reading Paris lockdown as France fears third wave
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
NC president Deuba said he is not eager to become PM
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has claimed that he is not eager to become the Prime Minister now. Addressing a national gathering of the party’s youth wing in Chitwan, Deuba said, “Everyone is saying why Sher Bahadur Deuba did not become the prime minister, but I am not eager to become the prime… Continue reading NC president Deuba said he is not eager to become PM
Durga Prasad Timsina released after spending 40 years in Indian jail
Kathmandu: Durga Prasad Timsina (Deepak) of Ilam, who has been lodged in an Indian jail for more than 40 years on a life sentence charge, has been released. Timsina of Lumbak, Mai Municipality-10, was arrested in 1980 on charges of murdering a woman from Darjeeling. The allegations against him have not been substantiated. There is… Continue reading Durga Prasad Timsina released after spending 40 years in Indian jail
Nepal is the happiest country in South Asia
Kathmandu: Nepal has been declared the happiest country in South Asia. In the list of happy countries of 2021 made public by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network under the United Nations, Nepal is ranked 87th with 5.26 points. Nepal was ranked 100th in 2019 and 92nd in 2020. This time, it has risen five places… Continue reading Nepal is the happiest country in South Asia
Corona infection confirmed in 125 more people
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 125 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid 19). A sample of 3,161 people tested in laboratories across the country confirmed the infection in 125 people. At the same time, the total number of infected people has reached 275,750. Of them, 271,733… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 125 more people