WORLD, Coronavirus
Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead
Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn o...
SAO PAULO, June 19: Brazil’s death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 500,000 on Saturday as experts warn that the world’s second-deadliest outbreak may worsen due to delayed vaccinations and the government’s refusal to back social distancing measures.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY
Three Chinese, three Indian nationals among 23 people missing in Melamchi flood
Three Chinese, three Indian nationals among 23 people missin...
KATHMANDU, June 19: At least 23 people are missing in the landslides in Bhemathang area and subsequent flood in Melamchi River, according to Helambu Rural Municipality.
Jun 19, 2021
ECONOMY
NATA demands NRB bring relief package in upcoming monetary policy to give respite to touri...
NATA demands NRB bring relief package in upcoming monetary p...
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepal Association of Travel Agents (NATA) has demanded that Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reschedule the loan payment deadline for the tourism businesses to mid-April, next year.
Jun 19, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse finish week higher despite sharp pullback
Nepse finish week higher despite sharp pullback
KATHMANDU, June 19: Stretching the gaining streak, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) opened week on a firmly bullish note. With gains of 38.33 points and 42.72 points in Sunday and Monday’s trading session on the back of record volumes, the index hit a fresh closing high at 3,025.83. The market lost...
Jun 19, 2021
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Germany looking for efficiency against Portugal at Euro 2020
Germany looking for efficiency against Portugal at Euro 2020
MUNICH , June 19: Portugal has the European Championship’s all-time leading scorer in Cristiano Ronaldo. Germany has a team full of players who have never even scored once at the continental tournament.
Jun 19, 2021
SOCIETY
Landslide blocks Marsyangdi River, poses risk to settlements
Landslide blocks Marsyangdi River, poses risk to settlements
MANAG, June 19: The flow of Marsyangdi River has been obstructed after a landslide fell over the river along the border of Chame Rural Municipality-4 and 5.
Jun 19, 2021
SOCIETY
Baglung bazaar enduring water shortage for days
Baglung bazaar enduring water shortage for days
BAGLUNG, June 19: The water supply system in Baglung bazaar remains disrupted for the past five days, leading to an acute shortage of water there.
Jun 19, 2021
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Eriksen’s surprise visit gave ‘good energy’ to Denmark team
Eriksen’s surprise visit gave ‘good energy’ to Denmark team
COPENHAGEN, June 19: Christian Eriksen surprised the Denmark team with a visit in the middle of a training session and then gave them all a hug, his teammates said Saturday.
Jun 19, 2021
WORLD
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Guinea over
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Guinea over
CONAKRY, June 19: An Ebola outbreak in Guinea that started in February, infecting 16 people and killing 12, has been declared over, the World Health Organization said on Saturday.
Jun 19, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
2,401 new corona cases detected thru 11,696 tests
2,401 new corona cases detected thru 11,696 tests
KATHMANDU, June 19: As many as 2,401 new cases of COVID-19 disease were confirmed through the 11,696 tests carried out in the past 24 hours as of Saturday afternoon.
Jun 19, 2021