WASHINGTON (AP): If you’re an identical twin who’s always resisted being called a clone of your sibling, scientists say you have a point. Identical twins are not exactly genetically the same, new research shows. Scientists in Iceland sequenced DNA from 387 pairs of identical twins — those derived from a single fertilized egg — as… Continue reading Identical twins aren’t perfect clones, research shows
Number of active corona infections in Nepal is less than 5,000
Kathmandu: The number of active cases of corona virus in Nepal has dropped to less than 5,000. In the last 24 hours, 699 people have been cured and the number of active infected people has dropped to 4,681. So far, 257,928 people in Nepal have recovered from corona infection. Similarly, the number of confirmed cases… Continue reading Number of active corona infections in Nepal is less than 5,000
Congress nationwide protests against parliament dissolution
Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress has staged demonstrations across the country against the dissolution of the parliament. The party has called the dissolution of the parliament unconstitutional and staged protests in 330 constituencies across the country on Saturday. Addressing a rally after the protests, the leaders said the dissolution of parliament was unconstitutional. Chairman Sher Bahadur… Continue reading Congress nationwide protests against parliament dissolution
SD Muni says that India has come out openly in favor of elections in Nepal
Kathmandu: Expert SD Muni, who has been closely monitoring Nepal-India relations and Nepal’s internal affairs for a long time, has claimed that India has come out openly in favor of a fresh mandate in Nepal. In an article in the Hindustan Times, Muni said that India was squashing the Hindutva movement in Nepal amid differences… Continue reading SD Muni says that India has come out openly in favor of elections in Nepal
Conclusion of four former Chief Justices: Dissolution of Parliament is unconstitutional
Kathmandu: Four former chief justices have called the dissolution of the House of Representatives by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is unconstitutional. Min Bahadur Rayamajhi, Anupraj Sharma, Kalyan Shrestha and Sushila Karki have issued a joint statement saying that the parliament has been dissolved using the notion of not being attracted. The statement said that… Continue reading Conclusion of four former Chief Justices: Dissolution of Parliament is unconstitutional
Direct flight from Kathmandu to Jakarta
Kathmandu: Now Kathmandu and Indonesia will be connected by direct flight. For this, Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier of Indonesia, is going to fly directly from the capital Jakarta to Kathmandu. For the same purpose, the company has appointed Society International Travel Service as General Sales Agent (GSA) in Nepal. The Garuda Indonesia plans… Continue reading Direct flight from Kathmandu to Jakarta
TIA to remove diesel ramp bus
Kathmandu: The government has planned to remove the service diesel ramp bus from the terminal building inside the Tribhuvan Airport to the aircraft and to the terminal building after landing. It is now planned to be replaced by an electric bus. Accordingly, NEA has also sent letters to all the airlines. The letter states that… Continue reading TIA to remove diesel ramp bus
Melamchi water distribution in final phase
Kathmandu (Rastriya Samachar Samiti): Necessary preparations for water distribution have reached the final stage as preparations are being made to re-test Melamchi water in Kathmandu Valley. While the Melamchi Drinking Water Development Committee is preparing for re-testing of water, the project implementation directorate has started preparations for distribution from new pipes in most places and… Continue reading Melamchi water distribution in final phase
China reports biggest rise in daily COVID cases in five months
SHANGHAI (Reuters): China reported the biggest rise in daily COVID-19 cases in more than five months on Thursday, driven by rising infections in Hebei province surrounding the capital Beijing. Hebei, which entered a “wartime mode” on Tuesday, accounted for 51 of the 52 local cases reported by the National Health Commission on Thursday. This compared… Continue reading China reports biggest rise in daily COVID cases in five months
Woman dies after shooting in U.S. Capitol; D.C. National Guard activated after mob breaches building
(The Washington Post): A day that began with thousands of President Trump’s supporters in Washington for demonstrations turned violent as many in attendance saw Wednesday as a last stand for Trump because Congress was set to confirm that President-elect Joe Biden won the election. Trump — who lost the popular and electoral college vote —… Continue reading Woman dies after shooting in U.S. Capitol; D.C. National Guard activated after mob breaches building