My City, Entertainment
‘Free Guy’ gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M
‘Free Guy’ gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M
“Free Guy,” an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character in a videogame, opened better than expected over the weekend, collecting an estimated $28.4 million in ticket sales despite a marketplace challenged by COVID-19.
Aug 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Devotees throng Pashupatinath Temple despite high risk of COVID-19 infection
Devotees throng Pashupatinath Temple despite high risk of CO...
KATHMANDU, August 16: The infection rate of COVID-19 infection is increasing on a daily basis across the country. Prohibitory order has been enforced to some extent in the capital and the administration has been urging the residents to avoid large gatherings to avoid further spread of COVID-19.
Aug 16, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Govt decides to evacuate Nepali nationals from Afghanistan soon
Govt decides to evacuate Nepali nationals from Afghanistan s...
KATHMANDU, August 16: The government has decided to evacuate Nepali nationals from Afghanistan soon.
Aug 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Health officials face problems as 60 of the total 64 inmates at Arghakhanchi prison test p...
Health officials face problems as 60 of the total 64 inmates...
ARGHAKHANCHI, August 16: The treatment of infected inmates in Arghakhanchi Prison is getting difficult for health workers due to the huge number of inmates serving the jail term.
Aug 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Govt urges agitating ex-Gurkha veterans to withdraw their hunger strike
Govt urges agitating ex-Gurkha veterans to withdraw their hu...
KATHMANDU, August 16: The government has urged the former Gurkha veterans, who are currently staging a hunger strike in London, to withdraw their strike.
Aug 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Army man dies after falling off the roof of his house
Army man dies after falling off the roof of his house
TANAHUN, August 16: An army man was pronounced dead after he fell off the roof of his house last night in Byas Municipality-3 of Tanahun district. The deceased has been identified as the 36-year-old Laxman Thapa, according to the District Police Office, Tanahu.
Aug 16, 2021
ECONOMY
UAE entry conditions relaxed, Nepali airlines start carrying passengers from Nepal
UAE entry conditions relaxed, Nepali airlines start carrying...
KATHMANDU, August 16: Airlines that have been flying empty to UAE to bring passengers to Nepal since last Monday will now be able to carry passengers from Nepal as well. Although the UAE allowed the entrance for passengers from Nepal no one was able to leave on national aircraft as the COVID Rapid P...
Aug 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Over 150 houses in Bajura at risk of dry landslide
Over 150 houses in Bajura at risk of dry landslide
MARTADI, August 16: A dry landslide has continued for days at Swamikartik Rural Municipality-1 in the east northern belt in Bajura district, putting over 150 houses at risk of being washed away. The landslip at the lower part of Runi village and near Chhuddari village has caused risks of the Karnali...
Aug 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Govt working seriously to evacuate Nepali nationals from Afghanistan: PM Deuba
Govt working seriously to evacuate Nepali nationals from Afg...
KATHMANDU, August 16: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has maintained that his government is working seriously to rescue Nepali nationals in Afghanistan.
Aug 16, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Explainer: Who is eligible for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose in the U.S.?
Explainer: Who is eligible for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose...
NEW YORK, Aug 15: U.S. health officials have authorized a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) for people with compromised immune systems, based on evidence that the standard two shots offered less robust protection in such populations.
Aug 16, 2021