KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): Thousands of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of Kabul’s international airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban capture of their country that they held onto an American military jet as it took off and plunged to death in chaos that killed at least seven people, U.S. officials said. The crowds… Continue reading US officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos
Another 3,451 people infected, 35 died
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been confirmed in 3,451 people in Nepal in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, corona infection has been confirmed in 3,451 people by testing the samples of 15,611 people including 10,093 PCR tests and 5,518 antigen tests. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, 2,458 people… Continue reading Another 3,451 people infected, 35 died
Hitendra filed a writ petition against Kulman’s appointment
Kathmandu: Former Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Hitendra Dev Shakya has reached the Supreme Court with a writ petition seeking revocation of the appointment of Kulman Ghising as the Executive Director of NEA. He claimed that he was illegally removed from the post of executive director of NEA and demanded that he be… Continue reading Hitendra filed a writ petition against Kulman’s appointment
134 Nepalis so far in contact with govt from Afghanistan
Kathmandu: So far, 134 Nepali citizens awaiting rescue from Afghanistan have come in contact with the government. On Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release, including online registration of Viber and WhatsApp facility for the collection of details of Nepali citizens in Afghanistan. As of Monday evening, 134 Nepalis and their relatives… Continue reading 134 Nepalis so far in contact with govt from Afghanistan
NEB requests health ministry to provide vaccine for class 12 examinees
Kathmandu: The National Examination Board (NEB) has requested the Ministry of Health and Population to provide vaccination to the Class 12 students. The ministry has been requested to provide the remaining AstraZeneca vaccine to the students of class 12 from the grant from Japan. The ministry has said that the remaining 800,000 vaccines will arrive… Continue reading NEB requests health ministry to provide vaccine for class 12 examinees
Death toll from Haiti earthquake rises to more than 700
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP): The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti climbed sharply on Sunday, with at least 724 dead and a minimum of 2,800 injured. The updated figures from Haiti’s Office of Civil Protection follow a previous count of 304 dead. The office’s director, Jerry Chandler, said rescuers are continuing… Continue reading Death toll from Haiti earthquake rises to more than 700
Taliban to declare Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): A Taliban official says the group will soon declare the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the presidential palace in the capital, Kabul. That was the name of the country under the Taliban government ousted by U.S.-led forces after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he… Continue reading Taliban to declare Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Order to ban plastic bags thinner than 40 microns within 21 days
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has ordered a complete ban on plastic bags thinner than 40 microns within 21 days. A single bench of Justice Kumar Chudal directed to implement the 160th point of the budget statement. In the budget statement, it has been said that plastic bags thinner than 40 microns will be completely banned… Continue reading Order to ban plastic bags thinner than 40 microns within 21 days
Corona infection in another 2,212 people, 33 died
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 2,212 people in the last 24 hours while 33 people have died from corona infection Similarly, 1,867 have been cured. With the addition of Sunday, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 732,691. At the same time, the death toll in Nepal has reached 10,292… Continue reading Corona infection in another 2,212 people, 33 died
Government urges Nepalis living in Afghanistan to get in touch
Kathmandu: The government has urged Nepali citizens in Afghanistan to come in contact with the respective authorities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a press release on Sunday stating that online registration has been started for the collection of details of Nepali citizens in Afghanistan. Now, Nepali citizens living in Afghanistan or their family… Continue reading Government urges Nepalis living in Afghanistan to get in touch