Cut the debt of poor countries, Pope tells IMF, World Bank

Pope Francis has told world financial chiefs that poor countries hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus need to have their debt burden reduced and be given a greater say in global decision making.

Maoist Center expelled four lawmakers from HoR

CPN Maoist Center (MC) has expelled today its four lawmakers who are ministers in the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli led government from the House of Representatives.

Revenue office destroys 72 tonnes inedible sugar

The Revenue Investigation Office (RIO) of Pathalaiya has destroyed 72 tonnes of sugar after the Food Technology and Quality Control Office (FTQCO) declared it unfit for consumption.

'We are all aviators': Australian air force replaces term 'airmen'

Australian air force personnel will now be known as aviators rather than airmen, the force said on Thursday, in an apparent acknowledgement of the increasing diversity of its members.

Asia Today: Modi gets 2nd vaccine dose as India hits record

“Vaccination is among the few ways we have, to defeat the virus. If you are eligible for the vaccine, get your shot soon,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. He received his first vaccine shot on March 1.

Dahal wins modern song competition

Radio Nepal has awarded Ramesh Dahal for writing the best lyrics for the modern song in the Nationwide Modern Song Competition organised on the occasion of its 71stannual anniversary recently.

Japan denies report of vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry

Japan’s government moved to cool a social media furore on Thursday saying it was currently not looking to prioritise COVID-19 vaccines for Olympic athletes, dismissing a media report that said it was weighing the option.

KMC to operate Banchare Danda landfill site from May 15

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has prepared to operate the Banchare Danda landfill site from 15th May this year.

AFC Cup: Army thump Sri Lankan Police to advance into 2nd play off

Tribhuvan Army Club took full advantage of home turf to come from behind to thrash Sri Lankan Police Team 5-1 in their first AFC Cup match played at Dasarath Stadium, Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Shree to be released on Friday

Film Shree, whose shooting had completed in 72 hours, will be released on Friday. Everest Surya Bohara has made the film during the lockdown. Bohora is both producer and director of the film.