Researchers discover fossils of new species in Arizona

A tourist sightseeing Petrified Forest National Park. Photo Courtesy: Petrified Forest National Park Official website

PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Researchers have discovered fossils of a tiny burrowing reptile among a vast expanse of petrified wood in eastern Arizona. The new species has been named Skybalonyx skapter, a part of a group known as drepanosaurs from the Triassic Period, about 220 million years ago.Petrified Forest National Park outside… Continue reading Researchers discover fossils of new species in Arizona

Global coronavirus cases surpass 40 million milestone

People wearing protective face masks leave the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Mumbai, India, on September 22, 2020. Photo: Reuters

(Reuters) – Worldwide coronavirus cases have crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease. The Reuters tally is based on official reporting by individual countries. Experts believe the true numbers of both cases and deaths… Continue reading Global coronavirus cases surpass 40 million milestone

Dashain allowance of PM and other ministers to be deposited in the Corona Fund

Kathmandu: The cabinet meeting held on Monday has decided to deposite Dashain allowance of the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and other ministers on the Corona Prevention, Control and Treatment Fund. Speaking during a press meet today, Spokesperson for the government, Communication and Information Technology Minister Parbat Gurung stated that festive allowance of all ministers… Continue reading Dashain allowance of PM and other ministers to be deposited in the Corona Fund

More restrictions to visit Nepal

Kathmandu: Even though the government has allowed foreigners to visit Nepal, several restrictions for them are still. Starting from October 17, the government has opened trekking and mountaineering sectors for tourists. However, they still cannot visit Nepal freely. Tourist villages including Ghandruk, a major destination in the Annapurna region, have decided not to open hotels… Continue reading More restrictions to visit Nepal

New iPhone 12 had 3 new features

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Apple’s iPhone 12, which is available for pre-order starting Friday, brings a number of changes that differentiate it from last year’s iPhone 11. These include an updated design, 5G support, improved cameras, and new size options. Plus, the iPhone 12 lineup will be compatible with a new line of accessories Apple is launching called MagSafe,… Continue reading New iPhone 12 had 3 new features

NTB signs agreement with NAC for tourism promotion

Kathmandu: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has signed an agreement today to cooperate in various aspects of Nepal’s tourism promotion. The agreement ensures cooperation of NTB and NAC in various areas such as joint promotional projects, introductory visits, branding, international level tourism-related programs to be organized in… Continue reading NTB signs agreement with NAC for tourism promotion

Air Arabia begins Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu flight

Kathmandu: Air Arabia has started regular direct flights from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Kathmandu from Saturday.The first landing towards Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu was inaugurated with a water cannon salute. The company, which currently has four flights per week, plans to operate seven flights a week very soon. Currently, Air Arabia operates seven flights a week on… Continue reading Air Arabia begins Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu flight

Trump and Biden to court early voters as U.S. campaign gathers steam

File photo: President Donald Trump reacts during a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Michigan, December 18, 2019, on the day the House of Representatives voted to impeach him. Photo courtesy: Reuters

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden will court early voters as their campaigns step up events ahead of their final debate this week. Concern about crowds at polling stations during the coronavirus pandemic has driven far larger numbers than usual to vote early, ahead of the November 3 election… Continue reading Trump and Biden to court early voters as U.S. campaign gathers steam

India warns Amazon, Flipkart over country of origin rule

MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Indian government has warned Amazon.com’s local unit and Walmart’s Flipkart that sellers on their platforms are not complying with a rule requiring that a product’s country of origin be specified. A push for strict enforcement of the rule has come amid tensions between India and China following a border skirmish which… Continue reading India warns Amazon, Flipkart over country of origin rule