At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province.

Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province.

Citing officials, the Kathmandu Post, reported that 14 people from Patarasi municipality in the district had gone to Chyarkhu to collect Yarshagumba (caterpillar fungus) when the avalanche happened. Of them, three died and the remaining nine sustained minor injuries in the natural disaster.

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"So far in the incident a total of three people have died and nine others have got injured. A team of police personnel moved to the incident site," reported the Kathmandu Post.

Hundreds of local people have reportedly journeyed to the mountainous region of Mugu district to gather Yarsagumba, despite the fact that the regional authorities have prohibited pickers from accessing the location until May 18.&nbsp;

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Allegedly, the three people who perished in the avalanche had taken informal paths to reach the highlands, locally known as Patan, to collect the caterpillar fungus.

Yarsagumba or caterpillar fungus is also known as 'Himalayan viagra' and is used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine to increase energy, decrease fatigue and as an aphrodisiac.

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At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province. Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province. Citing officials, the Kathmandu Post, reported that 14 people from Patarasi municipality in the district had gone to Chyarkhu to collect Yarshagumba (caterpillar fungus) when the avalanche happened. Of them, three died and the remaining nine sustained minor injuries in the natural disaster. Also read | 12 killed, 31 injured in multi-car crash in Turkiye; victims burnt alive in resulting blaze "So far in the incident a total of three people have died and nine others have got injured. A team of police personnel moved to the incident site," reported the Kathmandu Post. Hundreds of local people have reportedly journeyed to the mountainous region of Mugu district to gather Yarsagumba, despite the fact that the regional authorities have prohibited pickers from accessing the location until May 18. Also read | Millions to be affected as Cyclone Mocha begins build-up over Bay of Bengal, alert sounded Allegedly, the three people who perished in the avalanche had taken informal paths to reach the highlands, locally known as Patan, to collect the caterpillar fungus. Yarsagumba or caterpillar fungus is also known as 'Himalayan viagra' and is used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine to increase energy, decrease fatigue and as an aphrodisiac. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Nepal: Three killed, nine injured in avalanche while collecting 'Himalayan viagra'

An Air India flight averted a mid-air collision with a Nepal airlines aircraft that was flying in Kathmandu. How did this happen? The incident comes some two months after a plane crash in Pokhara which killed all 72 people on board. The question is why the country is not able to make its skies safer.

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India has requested the Nepal authorities to arrest Amritpal Singh if he attempts to escape using an Indian passport or any other fake passport. The officials from Nepal informed that the Department of Immigration has put Singh on its surveillance list after the request from Indian Embassy.

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A man said to be working for Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, was allegedly shot dead in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, according to reports.

The ISI agent—identified as Laal Mohammad (55) alias Mohammad Darji—was the biggest supplier of fake Indian currency notes—a racket run at the behest of ISI.

He used to get counterfeit Indian currency&nbsp;from Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh and then supplied&nbsp;it to India, reports said.

It is being claimed that Mohammad gave logistics support to ISI, and had links with Indian mafia and terrorist Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate D-company. He also provided asylum to other ISI agents.

A CCTV video of the killing has now gown viral on Twitter purportedly showing unidentified assailants pumping bullets into Mohammad. The incident is said to have taken place in the Gothatar area of Kathmandu on the night of September 19.

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The clip further shows Mohammad’s daughter jumping from the first floor of the house to save her father. But by the time she reached him, the assailants had already killed Mohammad and escaped.

According to the Nepali newspaper My Republica, Mohammad was running a garment business in Kathmandu.

The newspaper said that police are investigating the incident, though the motive of the murder is yet to be determined.

"Police are investigating the incident and nothing can be said about it yet," SSP Dan Bahadur Karki, Deputy Spokesperson at Nepal Police Headquarters, was quoted as saying.

The police are also investigating to determine whether he was involved in dealing counterfeit notes or suspicious uranium transactions.

According to local media reports, he had been staying in Kathmandu for the past six years and was involved in various business activities, some of which are illegal.

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A man said to be working for Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, was allegedly shot dead in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, according to reports. The ISI agent—identified as Laal Mohammad (55) alias Mohammad Darji—was the biggest supplier of fake Indian currency notes—a racket run at the behest of ISI.

A man said to be working for Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, was allegedly shot dead in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, according to reports. The ISI agent—identified as Laal Mohammad (55) alias Mohammad Darji—was the biggest supplier of fake Indian currency notes—a racket run at the behest of ISI. He used to get counterfeit Indian currency from Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh and then supplied it to India, reports said. It is being claimed that Mohammad gave logistics support to ISI, and had links with Indian mafia and terrorist Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate D-company. He also provided asylum to other ISI agents. A CCTV video of the killing has now gown viral on Twitter purportedly showing unidentified assailants pumping bullets into Mohammad. The incident is said to have taken place in the Gothatar area of Kathmandu on the night of September 19. WION was unable to verify the authenticity of the video. CCTV footage where Lal was Sh0t by unidentified man. pic.twitter.com/WkO5Sn8X1i — Sameet Thakkar (@thakkar_sameet) September 22, 2022 × The clip further shows Mohammad’s daughter jumping from the first floor of the house to save her father. But by the time she reached him, the assailants had already killed Mohammad and escaped. According to the Nepali newspaper My Republica, Mohammad was running a garment business in Kathmandu. The newspaper said that police are investigating the incident, though the motive of the murder is yet to be determined. "Police are investigating the incident and nothing can be said about it yet," SSP Dan Bahadur Karki, Deputy Spokesperson at Nepal Police Headquarters, was quoted as saying. The police are also investigating to determine whether he was involved in dealing counterfeit notes or suspicious uranium transactions. According to local media reports, he had been staying in Kathmandu for the past six years and was involved in various business activities, some of which are illegal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China,&nbsp;is scheduled to visit Kathmandu on September 12 on a three-day visit.

As per sources, Li is visiting Nepal on the invitation extended by the speaker of the House of Representatives&nbsp;Agni Sapkota.

Li will call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Speaker Agni Sapkota and other key party leaders.

This is the third high-level visit from China in six months. Earlier in March, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who is also the State Councilor of China, visited Kathmandu and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues with the top political leadership.

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In July, the foreign department chief of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Liu Jianchao, arrived in Kathmandu and held talks with all major political stakeholders, including communist party leaders.

In August, Nepal foreign minister Narayan Khadka visited Qingdao, China, and met his counterpart, Wang, during which a wide range of bilateral issues, including border issue, were discussed.&nbsp;

However, there has not been any official announcement of the visit. As per sources, both sides are preparing for the visit.&nbsp;

The senior Chinese legislator’s visit is taking place just when the Himalayan nation is heading towards the General Election scheduled in November. The Chinese leadership has been encouraging the Nepali communist leaders, particularly CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre), for forging an alliance ahead of the elections.

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China is publicly expressing dissatisfaction with the growing American influence in Nepal, especially after the approval of Nepal's agreement with the American Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).&nbsp;

Earlier in February, during a press conference, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin accused the US of employing 'coercive diplomacy" against Nepal on MCC.

"China welcomes the international community to cooperate with Nepal, contribute to Nepal's economic development and livelihood improvement, but this should be done based on Nepalese people's willingness without political conditions,"&nbsp;the Chinese spokesperson had said&nbsp;then.

On April, 22, Li held a virtual meeting with Sapkota, during which both “extended invitations to visit each other’s countries at mutually convenient time in future”.

As per Nepal foreign ministry, the two sides exchanged in-depth views on various aspects of Nepal-China relations and underscored the need to have frequent exchanges of high-level visits between the parliaments of the two countries.

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Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, is scheduled to visit Kathmandu on September 12 on a three-day visit.

Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, is scheduled to visit Kathmandu on September 12 on a three-day visit. As per sources, Li is visiting Nepal on the invitation extended by the speaker of the House of Representatives Agni Sapkota. Li will call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Speaker Agni Sapkota and other key party leaders. This is the third high-level visit from China in six months. Earlier in March, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who is also the State Councilor of China, visited Kathmandu and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues with the top political leadership. Also read | Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to three years in prison for electoral fraud In July, the foreign department chief of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Liu Jianchao, arrived in Kathmandu and held talks with all major political stakeholders, including communist party leaders. In August, Nepal foreign minister Narayan Khadka visited Qingdao, China, and met his counterpart, Wang, during which a wide range of bilateral issues, including border issue, were discussed. However, there has not been any official announcement of the visit. As per sources, both sides are preparing for the visit. The senior Chinese legislator’s visit is taking place just when the Himalayan nation is heading towards the General Election scheduled in November. The Chinese leadership has been encouraging the Nepali communist leaders, particularly CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre), for forging an alliance ahead of the elections. Also read | Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan becomes new Starbucks CEO - Everything you need to know China is publicly expressing dissatisfaction with the growing American influence in Nepal, especially after the approval of Nepal's agreement with the American Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Earlier in February, during a press conference, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin accused the US of employing 'coercive diplomacy" against Nepal on MCC. "China welcomes the international community to cooperate with Nepal, contribute to Nepal's economic development and livelihood improvement, but this should be done based on Nepalese people's willingness without political conditions," the Chinese spokesperson had said then. On April, 22, Li held a virtual meeting with Sapkota, during which both “extended invitations to visit each other’s countries at mutually convenient time in future”. As per Nepal foreign ministry, the two sides exchanged in-depth views on various aspects of Nepal-China relations and underscored the need to have frequent exchanges of high-level visits between the parliaments of the two countries.

Chinese speaker Li Zhanshu scheduled to visit Kathmandu on September 12

Tigers are making a spectacular return in Nepal. From 121 big cats in 2010, their population have more than doubled to 355 in 2022, according to the December census unveiled by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at a programme to mark International Tiger Day in Kathmandu on Friday.

With this, Nepal has not only managed to pull off an extraordinary feat, it has also managed to achieve the goal of doubling its tiger population by 2022 as per its commitment, along with 12 other tiger range countries, in the first tiger summit in 2010 in St Petersburg.

Nepal at the time had committed to increase the tiger population to 250 by 2022.

Notably, Nepal is the first of the 13 tiger range countries to release its tiger population figures ahead of the summit due to take place in Vladivostok, eastern Russia, in September, where global conservation efforts of these countries would be evaluated.

A combination of factors has helped the Himalayan country to get to this achievement. According to BBC, Nepal's zero-poaching approach has worked wonders to protect the tigers. The military units have been supporting the national park teams, and in buffer zones next to the park, community anti-poaching units have been monitoring nature corridors that allow tigers to roam safely.

According to the new census, Chitwan National Park now has 128 tigers from 93 earlier, Bardia National Park has 125 from 87 earlier, Banke National Park has 25 and Shuklaphanta National Park has 36 and Parsa National Park has 41, reports the Kathmandu Post.

Though ecological experts have welcomed the spike in tiger numbers, they have also expressed concerns over sustaining them&nbsp;in a habitable environment while averting human-tiger conflict, which has increased in recent years.

According to the Kathmandu-based newspaper, there have been 104 tiger attacks inside protected areas in the last three years, in which 62 people have been killed.

“People are now seeing and encountering tigers everywhere, so cases of tiger-human conflict are increasing. This indicates that the tiger population is almost at a maximum level in Nepal. We are a small country. This increase is a new challenge for the government. Now we need to show tigers and people can coexist,” Shiv Raj Bhatta, a conservation programme director at WWF Nepal, told The Guardian.

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Tigers are making a spectacular return in Nepal. From 121 big cats in 2010, their population have more than doubled to 355 in 2022, according to the December census unveiled by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at a programme to mark International Tiger Day in Kathmandu on Friday.

Tigers are making a spectacular return in Nepal. From 121 big cats in 2010, their population have more than doubled to 355 in 2022, according to the December census unveiled by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at a programme to mark International Tiger Day in Kathmandu on Friday. With this, Nepal has not only managed to pull off an extraordinary feat, it has also managed to achieve the goal of doubling its tiger population by 2022 as per its commitment, along with 12 other tiger range countries, in the first tiger summit in 2010 in St Petersburg. Nepal at the time had committed to increase the tiger population to 250 by 2022. Notably, Nepal is the first of the 13 tiger range countries to release its tiger population figures ahead of the summit due to take place in Vladivostok, eastern Russia, in September, where global conservation efforts of these countries would be evaluated. A combination of factors has helped the Himalayan country to get to this achievement. According to BBC, Nepal's zero-poaching approach has worked wonders to protect the tigers. The military units have been supporting the national park teams, and in buffer zones next to the park, community anti-poaching units have been monitoring nature corridors that allow tigers to roam safely. According to the new census, Chitwan National Park now has 128 tigers from 93 earlier, Bardia National Park has 125 from 87 earlier, Banke National Park has 25 and Shuklaphanta National Park has 36 and Parsa National Park has 41, reports the Kathmandu Post. Though ecological experts have welcomed the spike in tiger numbers, they have also expressed concerns over sustaining them in a habitable environment while averting human-tiger conflict, which has increased in recent years. According to the Kathmandu-based newspaper, there have been 104 tiger attacks inside protected areas in the last three years, in which 62 people have been killed. “People are now seeing and encountering tigers everywhere, so cases of tiger-human conflict are increasing. This indicates that the tiger population is almost at a maximum level in Nepal. We are a small country. This increase is a new challenge for the government. Now we need to show tigers and people can coexist,” Shiv Raj Bhatta, a conservation programme director at WWF Nepal, told The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Nepal makes a 'roaring' comeback: Tiger’s population more than doubles in 10 years

Nepal has banned the sale of street food items in Kathmandu valley. This comes after the country reported 12 positive cases of Cholera since June 26.

Nepal bans street food in Kathmandu due to Cholera outbreak

Days after 14 residents of Kathmandu Valley reported cases of cholera&nbsp;prompting the health department to collect water samples for testing, it has found that almost 57 per cent of drinking water in the capital is contaminated.&nbsp;

Following the outbreak of the disease, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division of the Health Ministry collected 53 samples from different locations in Kathmandu.&nbsp;

“We carry out regular surveys, collecting water samples from different parts of the country, especially during the monsoon season. With this sudden outbreak, we had to respond immediately regarding the water quality surveillance. We collected water samples from where positive cases were reported and water they consumed,” Koshal Subedee, an official of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division told WION.&nbsp;

Subedee said the sources of water can be from the projects, jars, bottled water, and well.&nbsp;

“From these samples, it has been found that 57.2 per cent of drinking water is contaminated by E Coli which is an indicator of faecal contamination in the water. By which we can confirm that water contains cholera,” he added.&nbsp;

So far, 14 cholera cases have been confirmed in Kathmandu Valley, announced the health ministry.&nbsp;Officials suggest the public take accurate precautions and consume water after either boiling or adding chlorine.&nbsp;

The chances of waterborne diseases spreading are high during the monsoon&nbsp;which has already entered Nepal.&nbsp;The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has already barred street vendors from selling to curb the spread of the disease.&nbsp;

Public health experts have warned if no proper steps are taken, the cases are bound to increase.&nbsp;

Days after 14 residents of Kathmandu Valley reported cases of cholera prompting the health department to collect water samples for testing, it has found that almost 57 per cent of drinking water in the capital is contaminated.

Days after 14 residents of Kathmandu Valley reported cases of cholera prompting the health department to collect water samples for testing, it has found that almost 57 per cent of drinking water in the capital is contaminated. Following the outbreak of the disease, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division of the Health Ministry collected 53 samples from different locations in Kathmandu. “We carry out regular surveys, collecting water samples from different parts of the country, especially during the monsoon season. With this sudden outbreak, we had to respond immediately regarding the water quality surveillance. We collected water samples from where positive cases were reported and water they consumed,” Koshal Subedee, an official of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division told WION. Subedee said the sources of water can be from the projects, jars, bottled water, and well. “From these samples, it has been found that 57.2 per cent of drinking water is contaminated by E Coli which is an indicator of faecal contamination in the water. By which we can confirm that water contains cholera,” he added. So far, 14 cholera cases have been confirmed in Kathmandu Valley, announced the health ministry. Officials suggest the public take accurate precautions and consume water after either boiling or adding chlorine. The chances of waterborne diseases spreading are high during the monsoon which has already entered Nepal. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has already barred street vendors from selling to curb the spread of the disease. Public health experts have warned if no proper steps are taken, the cases are bound to increase.

Almost 57 per cent drinking water in Kathmandu ‘contaminated’

Nepal is now trying to revive its economy and hosted more tourists in 4 months than entire 2021. Kathmandu have the maximum number of tourists from India. For more details, watch this ground report by Saloni Murarka from Kathmandu.

Pandemic bruises Nepal Tourism: Fears of fresh pandemic wave loom large

On developing a technical glitch, a Buddha Airlines plane, which had taken off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, returned back, media reports said. The aircraft was heading towards Bhadrapur on Wednesday. The aircraft of the Nepali airline had developed some issue with the plane's tyres, Nepal's MyRepublica news website reported citing the Civil Aviation Office at the airport. The plane had taken off at 10:43 am from Kathmandu and returned soon after, the report quoted a Civil Aviation official as saying. An investigation has begun in this matter, the report said. &nbsp;

This comes as a Tara Air plane had crashed in the Mustang district of Nepal a few days ago. The rescuers recovered the bodies of all 22 people on board. The victims included 16 Nepalis, four Indians, two Germans and three crew members. The plane was travelling from Pokhara to Jomsom, a major tourist destination in central Nepal. &nbsp;

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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba extended his heartfelt tribute to the deceased and expressed condolences to the families. “All 22 bodies recovered from the crash site. The black box has also been retrieved and is being brought to the base station. By today afternoon we will try to bring everything to Kathmandu,” Deo Chandralal Karna, Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) told WION. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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On developing a technical glitch, a Buddha Airlines plane, which had taken off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, returned back, media reports said.

On developing a technical glitch, a Buddha Airlines plane, which had taken off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, returned back, media reports said. The aircraft was heading towards Bhadrapur on Wednesday. The aircraft of the Nepali airline had developed some issue with the plane's tyres, Nepal's MyRepublica news website reported citing the Civil Aviation Office at the airport. The plane had taken off at 10:43 am from Kathmandu and returned soon after, the report quoted a Civil Aviation official as saying. An investigation has begun in this matter, the report said. This comes as a Tara Air plane had crashed in the Mustang district of Nepal a few days ago. The rescuers recovered the bodies of all 22 people on board. The victims included 16 Nepalis, four Indians, two Germans and three crew members. The plane was travelling from Pokhara to Jomsom, a major tourist destination in central Nepal. Watch: Nepal plane crash: Nepal Army recovers all bodies, 4 Indians were on board the plane × Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba extended his heartfelt tribute to the deceased and expressed condolences to the families. “All 22 bodies recovered from the crash site. The black box has also been retrieved and is being brought to the base station. By today afternoon we will try to bring everything to Kathmandu,” Deo Chandralal Karna, Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) told WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

After developing technical glitch, Nepali airline plane returns to Kathmandu safely

The Government of Nepal is on the 'brink of breakdown'. An American project has split the ruling coalition. 2 parties are threatening to breakaway. Protests have begun in Kathmandu. US suspects China's hand behind the crisis. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Nepal's ruling coalition on the 'brink of breakdown'

In a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus, the local administration in Nepal's Kathmandu valley has decided to impose an odd-even rule for vehicles starting from Friday midnight.&nbsp;

Chief Administrative Officers of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur held a meeting on Thursday and made the decision to enforce the rule for both public and private vehicles starting Friday midnight.

Acting Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Suprabha Khanal Dhungel, shared that an order has been issued to operate public and private vehicles including two-wheelers with odd registration numbers on odd days and even registration numbers on even days in Kathmandu valley.

The order also stipulates that public transport should not have more passengers than the seating capacity, that all passengers should be required to wear masks.&nbsp;

Similarly, it is mentioned in the order that the head of the office will make proper management of the service flow in all the public and government bodies in the district.&nbsp;

The government had earlier made vaccination cards mandatory in public places. The number of people receiving vaccines has increased with the implementation of this decision.&nbsp;

Authorities earlier extended a ban on large public gatherings in Kathmandu valley, home to more than four million people, until February 12 from January 29 to try to control the spread of the virus.

On Thursday, 12,338 people tested positive for Covid-19, of which 6,981 were from the Kathmandu valley—5001 of Kathmandu, 1,130 of Lalitpur and 850 of Bhaktapur.&nbsp;

As per the Reuters COVID tracker, COVID-19 infections are increasing in Nepal, with 6,638 new infections reported on average each day. That’s 74% of the peak — the highest daily average reported on May 12.&nbsp;

In the last 13 days, the country has reported almost 58,000 COVID-19 cases.&nbsp;

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 53 per cent of eligible Nepali people have received one dose COVID-19 vaccine and 41.4 per cent have received full doses of vaccines.

In a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus, the local administration in Nepal's Kathmandu valley has decided to impose an odd-even rule for vehicles starting from Friday midnight.

In a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus, the local administration in Nepal's Kathmandu valley has decided to impose an odd-even rule for vehicles starting from Friday midnight. Chief Administrative Officers of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur held a meeting on Thursday and made the decision to enforce the rule for both public and private vehicles starting Friday midnight. Acting Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Suprabha Khanal Dhungel, shared that an order has been issued to operate public and private vehicles including two-wheelers with odd registration numbers on odd days and even registration numbers on even days in Kathmandu valley. The order also stipulates that public transport should not have more passengers than the seating capacity, that all passengers should be required to wear masks. Similarly, it is mentioned in the order that the head of the office will make proper management of the service flow in all the public and government bodies in the district. The government had earlier made vaccination cards mandatory in public places. The number of people receiving vaccines has increased with the implementation of this decision. Authorities earlier extended a ban on large public gatherings in Kathmandu valley, home to more than four million people, until February 12 from January 29 to try to control the spread of the virus. On Thursday, 12,338 people tested positive for Covid-19, of which 6,981 were from the Kathmandu valley—5001 of Kathmandu, 1,130 of Lalitpur and 850 of Bhaktapur. As per the Reuters COVID tracker, COVID-19 infections are increasing in Nepal, with 6,638 new infections reported on average each day. That’s 74% of the peak — the highest daily average reported on May 12. In the last 13 days, the country has reported almost 58,000 COVID-19 cases. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 53 per cent of eligible Nepali people have received one dose COVID-19 vaccine and 41.4 per cent have received full doses of vaccines.

Restrictions clamped in Kathmandu valley as COVID-19 cases are at 74% of peak

Nepal on Tuesday reported 2,444 new cases of coronavirus infection, the biggest single-day jump since August last year. In the last 15 days, the country has recorded over 8,000 cases.&nbsp;

So far, the country has reported 27 cases of Omicron. While the death toll stands at 11,607, according to the data by the country's health ministry.&nbsp;

Nepal's COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.5 per cent, while the fatality rate stands at 1.4 per cent.&nbsp;

Caseloads dropped significantly since September— as the national tally remained under 1,000 cases a day for many months.

Nepal experienced a devastating second wave of pandemic in May last year that plunged the country&nbsp;into a public health disaster. The situation had become so dire that many private hospitals in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu time were turning away patients for lack of beds, supplies, and equipment.

Anticipating a new wave of infections, Nepal has banned large public gatherings and closed schools across the Himalayan nation for nearly three weeks after a spike in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

The COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) has also decided to make vaccination cards compulsory to enter public places such as government offices, hotels, cinema halls, stadiums and domestic flights, effective from January 17.

The variant, which was first discovered in South Africa in November, has since spread fast across the world. Many countries, including Nepal, have imposed travel restrictions after the World Health Organisation (WHO) designated it a variant of concern.

The chief district officers of three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts, held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss enforcing smart lockdown. The officials have banned the gathering of more than 25 people.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Health and Population has intensified its COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the three districts of the Valley amid the recent rise in coronavirus cases.

Nepal has provided two-shot vaccines to only 37 per cent of its population of 30 million since the inoculation drive began in January last year.

Nepal on Tuesday reported 2,444 new cases of coronavirus infection, the biggest single-day jump since August last year. In the last 15 days, the country has recorded over 8,000 cases.

Nepal on Tuesday reported 2,444 new cases of coronavirus infection, the biggest single-day jump since August last year. In the last 15 days, the country has recorded over 8,000 cases. So far, the country has reported 27 cases of Omicron. While the death toll stands at 11,607, according to the data by the country's health ministry. Nepal's COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.5 per cent, while the fatality rate stands at 1.4 per cent. Caseloads dropped significantly since September— as the national tally remained under 1,000 cases a day for many months. Nepal experienced a devastating second wave of pandemic in May last year that plunged the country into a public health disaster. The situation had become so dire that many private hospitals in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu time were turning away patients for lack of beds, supplies, and equipment. Anticipating a new wave of infections, Nepal has banned large public gatherings and closed schools across the Himalayan nation for nearly three weeks after a spike in coronavirus cases. The COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) has also decided to make vaccination cards compulsory to enter public places such as government offices, hotels, cinema halls, stadiums and domestic flights, effective from January 17. The variant, which was first discovered in South Africa in November, has since spread fast across the world. Many countries, including Nepal, have imposed travel restrictions after the World Health Organisation (WHO) designated it a variant of concern. The chief district officers of three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts, held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss enforcing smart lockdown. The officials have banned the gathering of more than 25 people. The Ministry of Health and Population has intensified its COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the three districts of the Valley amid the recent rise in coronavirus cases. Nepal has provided two-shot vaccines to only 37 per cent of its population of 30 million since the inoculation drive began in January last year.

Nepal reports highest single-day spike of 2,444 Covid cases since August 

United States assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has arrived in Kathmandu on a two-day visit to Nepal and is scheduled to meet government leaders and visit cultural heritage sites.

Lu will meet Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday evening.

The visit is taking place on the occasion of 75 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the US.

“I'm very&nbsp;happy&nbsp;to welcome Assistant Secretary for @State_SCA, Donald Lu, to Kathmandu. Nepal is a good friend of the&nbsp;United&nbsp;States.&nbsp;The Assistant Secretary’s&nbsp;visit is a testament to our strong bond,” US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry tweeted.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, deputy assistant secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Kelly Keiderling will also arrive on Thursday and meet with Nepali officials and civil society leaders.

The US embassy in a statement said two senior US officials will address key issues like COVID-19, climate change and strengthening democracies, as the two nations mark their 75 years of diplomatic relations.

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The visit is considered significant in view of the current rift between the ruling collation partners over parliamentary ratification of the US grants assistance Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, which was signed between Nepal and the US in 2017.

Earlier, the US MCC had expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in Parliamentary ratification of its $500 million grant to Nepal, after the government prorogued the session.&nbsp;

The parliamentary ratification of MCC has already been sidelined on multiple counts as political parties are divided over whether the federal government should ratify the compact.&nbsp;

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Deuba continues to stand firm on getting the MCC passed through the Parliament, but his coalition partners, including the Maoist Centre, are yet to take a clear stand.

The $500 million grant is a continuation of the strong partnership between the United States and Nepal to reduce poverty through economic growth.

The MCC said the decision whether to move forward with the compact now rests with Nepal.

United States assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has arrived in Kathmandu on a two-day visit to Nepal and is scheduled to meet government leaders and visit cultural heritage sites.

United States assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has arrived in Kathmandu on a two-day visit to Nepal and is scheduled to meet government leaders and visit cultural heritage sites. Lu will meet Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday evening. The visit is taking place on the occasion of 75 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the US. “I'm very happy to welcome Assistant Secretary for @State_SCA, Donald Lu, to Kathmandu. Nepal is a good friend of the United States. The Assistant Secretary’s visit is a testament to our strong bond,” US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry tweeted. Meanwhile, deputy assistant secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Kelly Keiderling will also arrive on Thursday and meet with Nepali officials and civil society leaders. The US embassy in a statement said two senior US officials will address key issues like COVID-19, climate change and strengthening democracies, as the two nations mark their 75 years of diplomatic relations. Also read | Chinese spy agency playing active role to destabilise Nepal’s relations with other nations: Report The visit is considered significant in view of the current rift between the ruling collation partners over parliamentary ratification of the US grants assistance Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, which was signed between Nepal and the US in 2017. Earlier, the US MCC had expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in Parliamentary ratification of its $500 million grant to Nepal, after the government prorogued the session. The parliamentary ratification of MCC has already been sidelined on multiple counts as political parties are divided over whether the federal government should ratify the compact. Also read | US expresses concern over Nepal parliament’s delay in ratifying $500mn grant Deuba continues to stand firm on getting the MCC passed through the Parliament, but his coalition partners, including the Maoist Centre, are yet to take a clear stand. The $500 million grant is a continuation of the strong partnership between the United States and Nepal to reduce poverty through economic growth. The MCC said the decision whether to move forward with the compact now rests with Nepal.

US senior officials visit Nepal as two nations mark 75 years of diplomatic ties  

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday met COP26 Regional Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty in Kathmandu and called upon international community for more ambitious targets with adequate support measures.&nbsp;

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow from October 31 to November, 12 2021.&nbsp;

During the meeting, PM Deuba and the Ambassador discussed priorities for COP26 and ways to achieve Net Zero target.&nbsp;

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"Pleased to meet Hon’ble PM Sher Bahadur Deuba, who will lead Nepal’s delegation to COP26 Discussed priorities for COP26 including climate finance and adaptation. Hope can show further leadership on ambition - incl an earlier Net Zero target - to help boost momentum," COP26 Regional Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty said in a tweet.&nbsp;

In response to this, the Prime Minister reiterated Nepal’s commitment to 1.5 degree pathways to address the problems caused by the global climate change.

"I received the COP26 Ambassador Ken O'Flaherty and exchanged views on Nepal-UK relations and our participation in COP26 . Nepal reiterates its commitment to 1.5 degree pathways and calls upon intl. community for more ambitious targets with adequate support measures," Deuba tweeted.&nbsp;

The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on climate change.

Earlier on September 23, while addressing the High-level Dialogue on Energy, the Prime Minister said that energy is crucial in achieving the 2030 Agenda and implementing the Paris Agreement.

He further said that energy plays a catalytic role to combat climate change and attain the goals related to poverty reduction, gender equality, food security, health and education, among others.

The Prime Minister also expressed Nepal’s commitment to realise climate-resilient development pathways and net-zero emissions through the utilization of Nepal’s vast hydropower potential and other renewable energy sources.

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday met COP26 Regional Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty in Kathmandu and called upon international community for more ambitious targets with adequate support measures.

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday met COP26 Regional Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty in Kathmandu and called upon international community for more ambitious targets with adequate support measures. The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow from October 31 to November, 12 2021. During the meeting, PM Deuba and the Ambassador discussed priorities for COP26 and ways to achieve Net Zero target. Also read | Nepal foreign minister holds bilateral talks with Kuwaiti counterpart, others on sidelines of UNGA 2021 "Pleased to meet Hon’ble PM Sher Bahadur Deuba, who will lead Nepal’s delegation to COP26 Discussed priorities for COP26 including climate finance and adaptation. Hope can show further leadership on ambition - incl an earlier Net Zero target - to help boost momentum," COP26 Regional Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty said in a tweet. In response to this, the Prime Minister reiterated Nepal’s commitment to 1.5 degree pathways to address the problems caused by the global climate change. "I received the COP26 Ambassador Ken O'Flaherty and exchanged views on Nepal-UK relations and our participation in COP26 . Nepal reiterates its commitment to 1.5 degree pathways and calls upon intl. community for more ambitious targets with adequate support measures," Deuba tweeted. The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on climate change. Earlier on September 23, while addressing the High-level Dialogue on Energy, the Prime Minister said that energy is crucial in achieving the 2030 Agenda and implementing the Paris Agreement. He further said that energy plays a catalytic role to combat climate change and attain the goals related to poverty reduction, gender equality, food security, health and education, among others. The Prime Minister also expressed Nepal’s commitment to realise climate-resilient development pathways and net-zero emissions through the utilization of Nepal’s vast hydropower potential and other renewable energy sources.

Nepal PM Deuba to lead a delegation to COP26 in November

The Nepal government on Sunday confirmed the safe return of 504 Nepali nationals to Kathmandu from Afghanistan and affirmed that it is further coordinating and facilitating efforts to bring back its citizens who were rescued from Kabul and are in other countries.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement and outlined that the government was coordinating the return of Nepali citizens who were rescued from Kabul and reached Doha, Dubai, London and New Delhi.&nbsp;

“More Nepali nationals rescued from Afghanistan are in the process of returning to Nepal. So far, 504 people have been rescued and have returned to Kathmandu," the statement said.&nbsp;

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As many as 356 Nepalis in Afghanistan have registered their whereabouts on the Department of Consular Services’ web portal, expressing their interest to return home.&nbsp;

The Task Force formed to facilitate the rescue of Nepali nationals from Afghanistan said it was coordinating with other nations who are conducting rescue flights to and from Kabul to bring back Nepali migrants.&nbsp;

The evacuees were tested for COVID-19 on their arrival and put in isolation centres.

The Nepal government on Sunday confirmed the safe return of 504 Nepali nationals to Kathmandu from Afghanistan and affirmed that it is further coordinating and facilitating efforts to bring back its citizens who were rescued from Kabul and are in other countries.

The Nepal government on Sunday confirmed the safe return of 504 Nepali nationals to Kathmandu from Afghanistan and affirmed that it is further coordinating and facilitating efforts to bring back its citizens who were rescued from Kabul and are in other countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement and outlined that the government was coordinating the return of Nepali citizens who were rescued from Kabul and reached Doha, Dubai, London and New Delhi. “More Nepali nationals rescued from Afghanistan are in the process of returning to Nepal. So far, 504 people have been rescued and have returned to Kathmandu," the statement said. Also read | 127 people including 118 Nepalis return to Kathmandu from Afghanistan As many as 356 Nepalis in Afghanistan have registered their whereabouts on the Department of Consular Services’ web portal, expressing their interest to return home. The Task Force formed to facilitate the rescue of Nepali nationals from Afghanistan said it was coordinating with other nations who are conducting rescue flights to and from Kabul to bring back Nepali migrants. The evacuees were tested for COVID-19 on their arrival and put in isolation centres.

504 Nepali citizens rescued from Afghanistan so far: Government

A total of 127 people landed in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu on Tuesday from Afghanistan including 118 Nepalis and nine Indians. All evacuees have been taken to an isolation center in Kathmandu.

127 people, including 9 Indians, land in Kathmandu from Afghanistan

A total of 127 people landed at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu on Tuesday morning. These people, who include 118 Nepalis and nine Indians, were evacuated to Kuwait from Afghanistan on Monday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Brigadier General Santosh Ballave Poudyal, spokesperson, Nepali Army told WION that all evacuees have been taken to an isolation centre in Kathmandu and COVID protocols will be followed. &nbsp;

“The Nepali Government has given the responsibility to take these evacuees from airport to Radha Soami Satsang Beas COVID-19 Isolation Centre, Samakhusi. So, PCR and Antigen Tests will be carried out and accordingly, people will be sent to home isolation,” Poudyal told WION. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In a tweet, Nepal Foreign Ministry confirmed, “Arrival of Nepali nationals from Afghanistan has started. 118 of them have arrived at Kathmandu airport by a chartered aircraft via Kuwait this morning.” &nbsp;

Earlier, Nepal Government had requested the international community to keep Nepali nationals living in Kabul, Afghanistan in a safe place and help their repatriation home. &nbsp;

“It is an honour for us to be able to welcome the first flight to Kathmandu safely, among are Nepalese, who have worked in US Embassy in Kabul. We are extremely grateful for their services,” US Embassy in Nepal said in a tweet.&nbsp;

The Manpower Association in Kathmandu claims that there are about 15,000 Nepalis in Afghanistan, while the government has record of only 1,500. &nbsp;

A special US Air force flight took 385 Nepalis working at the US embassy to Doha on Sunday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

While, 87 Nepalis working at the British embassy were flown out of Kabul by the British government on Sunday. As many as 470 Nepalis working as security guard in UN Office, UNHCR, IOM and other UN related agencies are waiting for a flight at a hotel in Kabul. &nbsp;

More than 120 Nepalis working at the Canadian and German embassies are being rescued by a US Air Force plane.&nbsp;

In addition to above, preparations are on to rescue 62 Nepalis working at the Japanese embassy in Kabul and they will be brought to Kathmandu within 72 hours. &nbsp;

This comes as Taliban took control of the presidential palace, soon after president Ashraf Ghani fled the country.

A total of 127 people landed at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu on Tuesday morning. These people, who include 118 Nepalis and nine Indians, were evacuated to Kuwait from Afghanistan on Monday.

A total of 127 people landed at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu on Tuesday morning. These people, who include 118 Nepalis and nine Indians, were evacuated to Kuwait from Afghanistan on Monday. Brigadier General Santosh Ballave Poudyal, spokesperson, Nepali Army told WION that all evacuees have been taken to an isolation centre in Kathmandu and COVID protocols will be followed. “The Nepali Government has given the responsibility to take these evacuees from airport to Radha Soami Satsang Beas COVID-19 Isolation Centre, Samakhusi. So, PCR and Antigen Tests will be carried out and accordingly, people will be sent to home isolation,” Poudyal told WION. In a tweet, Nepal Foreign Ministry confirmed, “Arrival of Nepali nationals from Afghanistan has started. 118 of them have arrived at Kathmandu airport by a chartered aircraft via Kuwait this morning.” Earlier, Nepal Government had requested the international community to keep Nepali nationals living in Kabul, Afghanistan in a safe place and help their repatriation home. “It is an honour for us to be able to welcome the first flight to Kathmandu safely, among are Nepalese, who have worked in US Embassy in Kabul. We are extremely grateful for their services,” US Embassy in Nepal said in a tweet. The Manpower Association in Kathmandu claims that there are about 15,000 Nepalis in Afghanistan, while the government has record of only 1,500. A special US Air force flight took 385 Nepalis working at the US embassy to Doha on Sunday. While, 87 Nepalis working at the British embassy were flown out of Kabul by the British government on Sunday. As many as 470 Nepalis working as security guard in UN Office, UNHCR, IOM and other UN related agencies are waiting for a flight at a hotel in Kabul. More than 120 Nepalis working at the Canadian and German embassies are being rescued by a US Air Force plane. In addition to above, preparations are on to rescue 62 Nepalis working at the Japanese embassy in Kabul and they will be brought to Kathmandu within 72 hours. This comes as Taliban took control of the presidential palace, soon after president Ashraf Ghani fled the country.

127 people including 118 Nepalis return to Kathmandu from Afghanistan

Pakistan Punjab Governor Chaudry Muhammad Sarwar who was on a visit to the US humiliated Pakistan and made huge money to the tune of 40 thousand dollars for his NGO, Sarwar Foundation.&nbsp;

Chaudry roamed around the country asking Pakistani American businessmen to write bank cheques in the name of the governor's wife, as per The Frontier Post.

Ten thousand dollars were presented by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President in the USA, Johnny Bashir to the Punjab Governor. In exchange, Johnny Bashir asked the governor to help him with the e-payment platform which he is expecting to launch soon in Pakistan.

Besides attending his niece's wedding in Texas, the Governor also visited the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC to make his visit official.

Those who gave the payments were given the opportunity and honour to meet the Governor and were told that they will be taken care of when they come to Pakistan. One such gentleman was Tahir from Texas, who had presented ten thousand dollars cash, reported The Frontier Post.

While Pakistan is reeling under economic crisis, Governor Punjab, Chaudry Sarwar stayed at Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington DC. Four to five rooms were booked for the governor and his buddies.&nbsp;

The hotel bill which was approximately ten thousand dollars was paid by a Republican political figure who is of Pakistani origin, reported The Frontier Post.

A Pakistani diplomat in Washington DC while talking to The Frontier Post stated that he was embarrassed by the speeches of the Governor which he gave at events organised by Pakistan American politician Sajid Tarar and the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Governor took forty thousand dollars just from Washington DC and this does not include the amounts he received during his visit to Texas, Kansas, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, reported The Frontier Post.

Further, a member of the Sikh community gave a file to the Sarwar which contained a request that the Punjab government allocate a property next to the Kartarpur Corridor for the construction of the school.

A Pakistani American businessman while speaking to this correspondent said that "this is how you shoot two or three birds with one arrow. “Another businessman said that "taking American businessmen to invest in Pakistan should have been the real goal of the governor but instead he was on another mission."

Pakistan Punjab Governor Chaudry Muhammad Sarwar who was on a visit to the US humiliated Pakistan and made huge money to the tune of 40 thousand dollars for his NGO, Sarwar Foundation.

Pakistan Punjab Governor Chaudry Muhammad Sarwar who was on a visit to the US humiliated Pakistan and made huge money to the tune of 40 thousand dollars for his NGO, Sarwar Foundation. Chaudry roamed around the country asking Pakistani American businessmen to write bank cheques in the name of the governor's wife, as per The Frontier Post. Ten thousand dollars were presented by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President in the USA, Johnny Bashir to the Punjab Governor. In exchange, Johnny Bashir asked the governor to help him with the e-payment platform which he is expecting to launch soon in Pakistan. Besides attending his niece's wedding in Texas, the Governor also visited the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC to make his visit official. Those who gave the payments were given the opportunity and honour to meet the Governor and were told that they will be taken care of when they come to Pakistan. One such gentleman was Tahir from Texas, who had presented ten thousand dollars cash, reported The Frontier Post. While Pakistan is reeling under economic crisis, Governor Punjab, Chaudry Sarwar stayed at Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington DC. Four to five rooms were booked for the governor and his buddies. The hotel bill which was approximately ten thousand dollars was paid by a Republican political figure who is of Pakistani origin, reported The Frontier Post. A Pakistani diplomat in Washington DC while talking to The Frontier Post stated that he was embarrassed by the speeches of the Governor which he gave at events organised by Pakistan American politician Sajid Tarar and the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC. Meanwhile, the Punjab Governor took forty thousand dollars just from Washington DC and this does not include the amounts he received during his visit to Texas, Kansas, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, reported The Frontier Post. Further, a member of the Sikh community gave a file to the Sarwar which contained a request that the Punjab government allocate a property next to the Kartarpur Corridor for the construction of the school. A Pakistani American businessman while speaking to this correspondent said that "this is how you shoot two or three birds with one arrow. “Another businessman said that "taking American businessmen to invest in Pakistan should have been the real goal of the governor but instead he was on another mission."

Pakistan Punjab Governor Chaudry Muhammad Sarwar humiliates his nation in US

A few days ago world's highest peak Mount Everest, reported its first ever case of COVID-19 since then almost 17 climbers have tested positive raising fears of a serious outbreak. Base camp officials have received reports of 17 confirmed cases from a hospital in the Kathmandu, Nepal.

17 Mount Everest climbers test positive for COVID-19 raising fears of serious outbreak

Nepal has halted all domestic and international flights till May 14. The bus services have also been completely halted in the country since April 29 as people scramble to leave Kathmandu. Nepal is currently under a 15 day lockdown.

Nepal halts domestic & international flights amid COVID-19 surge

A 15-day prohibitory border was enforced in the national capital Kathmandu and other districts in Nepal on Thursday, as the country grapples to contain the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Besides Kathmandu, the prohibitory order has been put in place in Bhaktapur and Lalitpur districts from 6 am on Thursday till the midnight of May 12, according to a press release issued here.

The order has been issued by the the three chief district officers following a joint meeting in Kathmandu. 
Only essential services will operate and most of the services will remain closed until the prohibitory order is lifted, it said.

Movement of vehicles is banned in the valley during the prohibitory period. Markets supplying essential products, including food items, are open till 10 am in the morning and from 5 pm to 7 pm in the evening to ensure smooth supply of goods, the release said.

Nepal on Wednesday reported 4,774 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total tally of infections to 312,699. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the country stands at 3,211.

A 15-day prohibitory border was enforced in the national capital Kathmandu and other districts in Nepal on Thursday, as the country grapples to contain the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A 15-day prohibitory border was enforced in the national capital Kathmandu and other districts in Nepal on Thursday, as the country grapples to contain the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides Kathmandu, the prohibitory order has been put in place in Bhaktapur and Lalitpur districts from 6 am on Thursday till the midnight of May 12, according to a press release issued here. The order has been issued by the the three chief district officers following a joint meeting in Kathmandu. Only essential services will operate and most of the services will remain closed until the prohibitory order is lifted, it said. Movement of vehicles is banned in the valley during the prohibitory period. Markets supplying essential products, including food items, are open till 10 am in the morning and from 5 pm to 7 pm in the evening to ensure smooth supply of goods, the release said. Nepal on Wednesday reported 4,774 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total tally of infections to 312,699. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the country stands at 3,211.

Nepal: Kathmandu, other cities under 15-day prohibitory order to contain COVID-19

The first case of COVID-19 has been detected at the Mount Everest Base Camp this month, shortly after Nepal reopened to climbers earlier in April. The infected patient was originally thought to be suffering from high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and was evacuated by helicopter to a hospital in Kathmandu.

First ever case of COVID-19 detected at Mount Everest base camp

Nepal is experiencing its worst fire season in almost a decade as huge blazes rage across the country's forests. Air quality in the capital Kathmandu was ranked as the worst in the world on Tuesday.

Nepal hit by worst wildfires in almost a year, govt shuts schools

To call for an end to violence and discrimination against women and the scrapping of a proposed law that would restrict travel for many women, hundreds of women's right activists and their supporters took to streets in Nepal's capital on Friday.&nbsp;

The protesters marching in the heart of Kathmandu chanted slogans demanding equality. Activists say even though the country's constitution guarantees equal rights to women, there is much more that needs to be done to make it a reality.&nbsp;

They point to the proposed law that would require women under 40 years of age to get permission from their family and local government to travel to the Middle East or Africa as a violation of human rights. The government has said the regulation would help stop human trafficking, but has pointed out it is just a proposal and not a law till now.&nbsp;

The protesters tried to march to the prime minister's office but were blocked by riot police and barbed wire barricades. There were no clashes or violence.&nbsp;

Reshu Aryal, a rights activist in the rally, said she wanted to protest what she saw as police and official indifference to discrimination and sexual violence against women and girls.&nbsp;

To call for an end to violence and discrimination against women and the scrapping of a proposed law that would restrict travel for many women, hundreds of women's right activists and their supporters took to streets in Nepal's capital on Friday.

To call for an end to violence and discrimination against women and the scrapping of a proposed law that would restrict travel for many women, hundreds of women's right activists and their supporters took to streets in Nepal's capital on Friday. The protesters marching in the heart of Kathmandu chanted slogans demanding equality. Activists say even though the country's constitution guarantees equal rights to women, there is much more that needs to be done to make it a reality. They point to the proposed law that would require women under 40 years of age to get permission from their family and local government to travel to the Middle East or Africa as a violation of human rights. The government has said the regulation would help stop human trafficking, but has pointed out it is just a proposal and not a law till now. The protesters tried to march to the prime minister's office but were blocked by riot police and barbed wire barricades. There were no clashes or violence. Reshu Aryal, a rights activist in the rally, said she wanted to protest what she saw as police and official indifference to discrimination and sexual violence against women and girls.

Hundreds rally for women's rights in Nepal

Dozens of people hit the streets of Kathmandu holding a torch rally on Tuesday night to protest against the Chinese interference in Nepal`s internal political matters. Holding placards and torches, protestors chanted slogans against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

They marched from the President`s house to the Chinese Embassy.Similar protests also erupted in different parts of the Himalayan country ever since the Parliament has been dissolved. In Pokhara, 17 protesters were arrested on Tuesday evening for organising a torch rally against Chinese interference in Nepal`s internal affairs.

Earlier this week a four-member delegation led by Guo Yezhou, a vice minister in the International Department of Communist Party of China arrived in Nepal and met major political leaders of the Himalayan Nation.Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari had dissolved the Lower House on Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli`s recommendation on December 20. The move has invited 12 petitions in the country`s apex court, claiming it to be "unconstitutional", including one by Prachanda.

On Tuesday, protestors led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal of Nepal Communist Party`s rival factions marched through the streets of Kathmandu against the dissolution of Parliament. The march took place even as a delegation from China is in Nepal on a four-day visit to "assess the ground situation".

Oli claimed of lack of support from party insiders and moves to oust him from post through impeachment as the reasons to dissolve the parliament which he exercised going beyond the constitutional rights.

Dozens of people hit the streets of Kathmandu holding a torch rally on Tuesday night to protest against the Chinese interference in Nepal`s internal political matters.

Dozens of people hit the streets of Kathmandu holding a torch rally on Tuesday night to protest against the Chinese interference in Nepal`s internal political matters. Holding placards and torches, protestors chanted slogans against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. They marched from the President`s house to the Chinese Embassy.Similar protests also erupted in different parts of the Himalayan country ever since the Parliament has been dissolved. In Pokhara, 17 protesters were arrested on Tuesday evening for organising a torch rally against Chinese interference in Nepal`s internal affairs. Earlier this week a four-member delegation led by Guo Yezhou, a vice minister in the International Department of Communist Party of China arrived in Nepal and met major political leaders of the Himalayan Nation.Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari had dissolved the Lower House on Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli`s recommendation on December 20. The move has invited 12 petitions in the country`s apex court, claiming it to be "unconstitutional", including one by Prachanda. On Tuesday, protestors led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal of Nepal Communist Party`s rival factions marched through the streets of Kathmandu against the dissolution of Parliament. The march took place even as a delegation from China is in Nepal on a four-day visit to "assess the ground situation". Oli claimed of lack of support from party insiders and moves to oust him from post through impeachment as the reasons to dissolve the parliament which he exercised going beyond the constitutional rights.

Torch rally held in Kathmandu to protest against Chinese interference

An elite group on nuns in Nepal, they are trained in marshal arts and dedicated to a life of social service. They have come to Nepal's rescue so many times.

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As India & Nepal fix bilateral ties, the Nepalese leadership snubbed the Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghei in Kathmandu. An embarrassed China called off Wei Fenghe's visit to Bangladesh & sent him to Rawalpindi. What for? Molly Gambhir has a report.

Gravitas: Chinese Defence Minister snubbed by Nepal

An earthquake rocked Nepal's capital city Kathmandu early on Wednesday morning, the National Seismological Centre said.&nbsp;

"An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter scale hit 50 km east of Kathmandu in Nepal at 05:04:07 IST today," NCS said.

There are no reports of damage or injuries at the time of writing.

Accounts vary widely, with some reporting stronger feelings of shaking than others, with the duration of the quake also reported differently amongst people.

(More details are awaited)

An earthquake rocked Nepal's capital city Kathmandu early on Wednesday morning, the National Seismological Centre said. "An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter scale hit 50 km east of Kathmandu in Nepal at 05:04:07 IST today," NCS said.

An earthquake rocked Nepal's capital city Kathmandu early on Wednesday morning, the National Seismological Centre said. "An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter scale hit 50 km east of Kathmandu in Nepal at 05:04:07 IST today," NCS said. There are no reports of damage or injuries at the time of writing. Accounts vary widely, with some reporting stronger feelings of shaking than others, with the duration of the quake also reported differently amongst people. (More details are awaited)

Nepal earthquake: 5.4 magnitude quake jolts Kathmandu

Some of the girls, especially from poorer families, have been lured into seeking jobs, and some have even fallen prey to labour and sexual exploitation.

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