Atletico sink Salzburg to reach Champions League last 16

SALZBURG: Atletico Madrid sealed their Champions League knockout stage berth after an industrious performance topped off by a sublime Yannick Carrasco goal helped them to a 2-0 win at Salzburg in their Group A...

Kathmandu valley records 404 fresh Covid-19 cases on Thursday

KATHMANDU: The three districts of Kathmandu valley reported 404 new cases of the coronavirus infection on Thursday. Of the total 1,217 new cases in the country, Kathmandu district reported 328 infections while Lalitpur and Bhaktapur...

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...