CDC adds 7 destinations to 'very high' Covid-19 travel risk list, including Puerto Rico and Switzerland

Switzerland and Puerto Rico are now among the highest-risk destinations for travellers, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's regularly updated travel advisories list.

1,523 new cases of COVID-19, 1,786 recoveries, 20 fatalities in 24 hours

In 12,222 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,523 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population through its regular update.

1,600-yr-old Buddha statue's feet restored in northwest China

The Buddha statue in northwest China's Gansu Province was built on fragile red sandstone beside a reservoir. Water seepage and weathering damaged parts of the statue including the feet.

India massacre memorial's lights-and-lasers 'makeover' attracts controversy

The renovation of a historical monument in India's Punjab state where British troops once killed hundreds of men, women and children has sparked furious debate and concerns over the "Disneyfication" of history.

Piles of garbage in Kathmandu to be picked from tomorrow

"Garbage has been collected from the city every day but it has not been picked up in the amount it should be usually. However, tomorrow onwards, all the piles of garbage will be picked and taken to the dumping site," mayor Shakya said,

Sunkoshi-III Hydro Power Project affected by COVID-19

The work of the proposed Sunkoshi Hydro Power Project III, situated at the border of Kavrepalanchowk and Ramechhap districts, has been severely affected owing to the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security

Standing on the tarmac, Taliban leaders pledged to secure the country, quickly reopen the airport and grant amnesty to former opponents. In a show of control, turbaned Taliban leaders were flanked by the insurgents’ elite Badri unit as they walked across the tarmac. The commandos in camouflage uniforms proudly posed for photos.

Decision on cabinet expansion and sharing ministries will be taken by Wednesday

"Leaders have agreed to take a decision on cabinet expansion and sharing of the ministries by Wednesday. Similarly, the meeting also discussed the recent political developments including the appointment in the Constitutional Commission and the work of the government," said Prachanda's press coordinator Sapkota 'Jugal'.

Take immediate measures to collect waste: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has instructed the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) to manage garbage of the city as soon as possible as the waste has accumulated across the city for the last several days.

Dayahang named brand ambassador of Nepal- European film festival

Actor Dayahang Rai was appointed brand ambassador of Nepal– European Film Festival. Delegation of the European Union to Nepal appointed actor Rai as its ambassador.