Sunday, 05 May 2024 05:52 PM
OR
Login using
_20210313093123.jfif)
Australia records first local COVID-19 case in two weeks
Published On: March 13, 2021 09:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
CANBERRA, March 13: Australia on Saturday recorded first local COVID-19 case in more than two weeks after a doctor tested positive for the coronavirus, triggering restrictions in area hospitals.
Floyd family agrees to $27M settlement amidst ex-cop’s trial
Published On: March 13, 2021 09:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 13: The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody, as jury selection continued in a former officer’s murder trial.
US, India, Australia, Japan agree to send one billion vaccines across Asia by end-2022
Published On: March 13, 2021 06:54 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan agreed to pool financing, manufacturing and distribution capacity to send 1 billion coronavirus vaccines across Asia by the end of 2022, India’s foreign secretary said on Friday.
Bangladesh TV hires country’s 1st transgender news anchor
Published On: March 12, 2021 12:08 PM NPT By: Associated Press
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Mar 12: A Bangladeshi satellite television station has hired the country’s first transgender news anchor, saying it hopes the appointment will help change society.
More Myanmar protests planned as Suu Kyi's lawyer dismisses bribery claims
Published On: March 12, 2021 08:59 AM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, March 12: Myanmar activists pledged to hold more rallies and strikes on Friday, a day after a rights group said security forces killed 12 protesters and as the lawyer of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi ridiculed new bribery allegations against her.
Biden aims for quicker shots, virus independence’ by July 4
Published On: March 12, 2021 08:53 AM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, March 12: One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden pledged in his first prime-time address Thursday night to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 and raised the prospect of “independence from this virus” by the Fourth of July. He offered Americans fresh hope and appealed anew for their help.
China, Iran, North Korea seek support at U.N. to push back against unilateral force, sanctions
Published On: March 12, 2021 07:13 AM NPT By: Republica
NEW YORK, March 12: China, Russia, North Korea, Iran and others are seeking support for a coalition to defend the United Nations Charter by pushing back against the use or threat of force and unilateral sanctions, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Indonesia bus carrying school children plunges into ravine, killing 27
Published On: March 11, 2021 05:28 PM NPT By: Reuters
JAKARTA, March 11: A bus carrying school children and some parents returning from an excursion plunged into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Java on Wednesday night, killing 27 people, the country’s transportation ministry said.
Seven killed in Myanmar protests; army accused of using battle tactics
Published On: March 11, 2021 02:26 PM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, March 11: Seven people were killed when security forces opened fire on anti-junta protests in Myanmar on Thursday, witnesses and local media said, as rights group Amnesty International accused the military of adopting battle tactics against demonstrators.
Australia unveils $928 million coronavirus support package to revive airlines, tourism
Published On: March 11, 2021 11:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY, March 11: The Australian government unveiled a A$1.2 billion ($928 million) tourism support package on Thursday, aimed at boosting local travel while international routes remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trending
US Diversity Visa (DV) 2025 results announced
5 hours ago
Cricketer Lamichhane's case being heard today
8 hours ago
Just In
- JSP splits, seven lawmakers to register new party
- As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
- Over 11,000 dengue cases reported in Bagmati
- One arrested for swindling over Rs 3,400,000
- One dies in bus accident in Kirtipur
- Japanese Foreign Minister visits Basantapur
- Pokhara Sports Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award to be given to Indra Malla
- Kathmandu faces power outages in selected areas for distribution line upgrades