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Floods and landslides block 31 road sections
Floods and landslides block 31 road sections
KATHMANDU, June 18: Roads in 31 places across the country have been blocked due to the floods and landslides till Thursday evening. Of them, 15 road sections have been brought into one-way operation.
Jun 18, 2021
SOCIETY
More than 100 villages in Bajura at risk of flood and landslide
More than 100 villages in Bajura at risk of flood and landsl...
BAJURA, June 18: More than 100 villages in the district are in high risk of flood and landslide due to the incessant rains over the last few days.
Jun 18, 2021
ECONOMY
Daraz offers 15% off on card-prepayments
Daraz offers 15% off on card-prepayments
KATHMANDU, June 18: Daraz, an online marketplace has joined hands with Machhapuchchhre Bank, Mega Bank, and Himalayan Bank to offer 15% (Max NPR 500) on card pre-payments for its customers from Thursday.
Jun 18, 2021
SOCIETY
Over 100 nursing colleges without their own hospital forced to remain shut starting this a...
Over 100 nursing colleges without their own hospital forced...
KATHMANDU, June 18: Over 100 nursing colleges that do not have their own building will not be able to admit students from the new academic session as per the binding rules of the National Medical Education Commission (NMEC).
Jun 18, 2021
SOCIETY
COVID-19 special hospital comes into operation in Janakpurdham
COVID-19 special hospital comes into operation in Janakpurdh...
LAHAN, June 18: The COVID-19 special hospital has been set up in Janakpurdham. The provincial government has brought a special 100-bed COVID hospital into operation by making use of the unused building of Manipal Teaching Hospital in Janakpurdham.
Jun 18, 2021
SOCIETY
Two Chinese and one Indian national die in Sindhupalchok floods
Two Chinese and one Indian national die in Sindhupalchok flo...
SINDHUPALCHOWK, June 18: Three foreign nationals have died after they were swept away by flash floods in the Melamchi rivulet and the Indrawati rivulet following incessant rains in Sindhupalchok district. Thirteen persons are still missing in the floods.
Jun 18, 2021
SOCIETY
KMC to implement 'One Ward, One Model School' program
KMC to implement 'One Ward, One Model School' program
KATHMANDU, June 18: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is implementing the 'One Ward, One Model School' program to develop the community schools as a model learning centre and training hub.
Jun 18, 2021
WORLD
Global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 4 million
Global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 4 million
June 18: Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide passed a grim milestone of 4 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, as many countries struggle to procure enough vaccines to inoculate their populations.
Jun 18, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse dips slightly as stocks recoup intra-day losses
Nepse dips slightly as stocks recoup intra-day losses
KATHMANDU, June 18: The benchmark index witnessed a highly volatile session on the last trading day of the week. After plunging around 25 points early in the morning, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed a sharp recovery towards positive territory. Thereafter, the benchmark gyrated betwe...
Jun 18, 2021
SPORTS
Ramos surprised at lack of offer from Real Madrid after tearful farewell
Ramos surprised at lack of offer from Real Madrid after tear...
MADRID, June 17: Sergio Ramos burst into tears as he said farewell to Real Madrid on Thursday after 16 years but left with a parting shot, saying he was surprised that the club decided to withdraw a one-year contract offer to him by claiming it had expired.
Jun 17, 2021