India’s ruling BJP’s foreign affairs dept in-charge meets PM Oli

KATHMANDU: In-charge of foreign affairs department of Bharatiya Janata Party, the ruling party of India, Vijaya Chauthaiwale has called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Chauthaiwale met PM Oli at his official residence in Baluwatar...

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 68.75 million, death toll at 1,566,985

LONDON: More than 68.75 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,566,985​ have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries...

Mass mink graves in Denmark may have soiled groundwater: report

COPENHAGEN: Decomposing mink buried in dirt pits in Denmark following a nationwide cull may have contaminated groundwater, local Radio4 reported on Thursday, citing a government agency report. The Danish government ordered a cull of some...

2020 Gautam Buddha Cricket Tournament to Begin This Saturday!

The 2020 edition of the Gautam Buddha Cup Cricket Tournament will commence this Saturday, i.e., December 12, 2020. The tournament, organized by Bagmati Province Cricket Association, will be held at Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium...

Former ambassador, communist leader Lama passes away

KATHMANDU: Former ambassador to South Korea Kaman Singh Lama succumbed to COVID-19, today. The 69-year old who was admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj died during the course of treatment. Lama was the central committee...

12 more fatalities registered today; Covid-19 death-toll hits 1,663

KATHMANDU: Twelve more fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours with which Nepal’s Covid-19 death-tally has now advanced to 1,663. Meanwhile, 1,217 fresh coronavirus cases as reported today took the nationwide Covid-19 case count to...

1,217 new cases recorded on Thursday; Nepal’s Covid-19 tally hits 245,650

KATHMANDU: Nepal on Thursday reported 1,217 new cases of coronavirus infection from across the country. With this, the nationwide infection count has advanced to 245,650. Of the total cases, 443 are females while 774 are...

Photo Gallery: Central Zoo re-opens with safety protocols

Lalitpur, December 10 The Central Zoo reopens after nine months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Lalitpur, on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Staffers carry out security and safety protocols with protective gears while visitors...