South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk dies from COVID-19 complications

VILNIUS/SEOUL – South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki–duk, a controversial figure both for his work and in his personal life, died in Latvia from coronavirus complications on Friday, a Latvian film official said. Kim, who had won awards at...

Bhutan parliament decriminalizes homosexuality, to delight of activists

KATHMANDU: A joint sitting of both houses of Bhutan’s parliament approved a bill on Thursday to legalize gay sex, making the tiny Himalayan kingdom the latest Asian nation to take steps towards easing restrictions...

Nepal COVID-19 Update: 1044 new cases, 1271 recoveries and 11 fatalities recorded on Friday

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Health Ministry, in its regular press briefing, shared the latest updates on coronavirus contagion from across the country, and government’s response to the health crisis. Read Also: Kathmandu valley records 541 new Covid-19 cases...

Marsh in mix for opening role, says Australia coach Langer

MELBOURNE: Australia coach Justin Langer says veteran Shaun Marsh is in the mix as a surprise opening option for the test series against India as the hosts fret over the fitness of Will Pucovski. Marsh,...

Stokes, Archer rested for England’s tour of Sri Lanka

LONDON: All-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer have been rested for England’s two-test tour of Sri Lanka in January, but both will return for the series in India the following month. The duo...

Aviation Authority grants permit to Manang Air, Kailash to carry out Covid-19 rescue operation

KATHMANDU: After fulfilling the necessary air-safety protocol, the government has decided to allow Manang Air Pvt Ltd and Kailash Helicopter Services to transport coronavirus infected patients to health facilities across the country. In a press...

Kathmandu valley records 541 new Covid-19 cases on Friday

KATHMANDU: The three districts of Kathmandu valley reported as many as 541 new cases of the coronavirus infection on Friday. Of the total 1,044 new cases in the country, Kathmandu district reported 402 infections while...

In Pictures: Royalists gather in rally at Ratnapark

Kathmandu, December 11 People carrying the national flag take out a rally around Ratnapark area in the capital demanding the return of monarchy, on Friday, December 11, 2020. Citizens dissatisfied with the present government have been...