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Amazon sell-off ends dismal month for US shares

Amazon sell-off ends dismal month for US shares
30 April, INTERNATIONAL: US markets ended April in a deep funk, as investors turned their backs on once-favoured technology companies amid concerns about the economy. A sell-off in Amazon shares, after the firm reported a fall in online sales, helped drive the Nasdaq index down more than 4% on Friday. April was the worst month for the tech-heavy index since... Read More

Ukraine war: US accuses Russia of depravity and brutality

Ukraine war: US accuses Russia of depravity and brutality
30 April, BBC : The US defence department has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of acting with “depravity” in his invasion of Ukraine. Spokesman John Kirby became visibly emotional as he asked how anyone “moral” could justify the atrocities committed by Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he was still open to peace talks with Mr Putin. But... Read More

‘Between Lines and Layers’ art exhibition draws audience

‘Between Lines and Layers’ art exhibition draws audience
Kathmandu, April 30 (RSS): An art exhibition entitled ‘Between Lines and Layers’ has increasingly drawn audience. The exhibition showcased the arts crafted by the students pursuing Bachelor’s degree fourth year in the Kathmandu University School of Arts. Some 43 pieces of art prepared by the students on the guidance of artist Kabiraj Lama have been screened in the exhibition event... Read More

Rainfall to continue for few more days

Rainfall to continue for few more days
Kathmandu, April 30 (RSS): The westerly low pressure system is causing rainfall in various places across the country including Kathmandu Valley and it would continue for few more days, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The Division said that apart from westerly low-pressure system, low-pressure system prevailing from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal in India and influence of local air... Read More

Priyanka Chopra shares steamy poolside pictures

Priyanka Chopra shares steamy poolside pictures
30 April, MUMBAI : New mommy in B-town, actor Priyanka Chopra, on Saturday shared some hot photos in her latest post, leaving her followers awestruck. In her recent Instagram post, the ‘Mary Kom’ star can be seen wearing a lime-colored co-ord bikini set, relaxing in the pool at her LA abode. “Instagram Vs Reality” she captioned the post. Priyanka looked... Read More

China: The elderly people struggling in Shanghai’s quarantine centres

China: The elderly people struggling in Shanghai’s quarantine centres
30 April, CHINA: Thousands of elderly people in the Chinese city of Shanghai have been hit hard by a lockdown that has now dragged on for five weeks. Since the outbreak began in early March, more than 500,000 people have tested positive for the virus. Nearly 10,000 of those people have been aged over 80. China’s Covid rules demand that... Read More

Venus and Jupiter Conjunction: Planets to almost touch in night sky

Venus and Jupiter Conjunction: Planets to almost touch in night sky
Look up in the sky at the right moment on Saturday and you could see two of the solar system’s brightest planets almost touching. Venus and Jupiter will be millions of miles apart, but from Earth they will appear close to colliding. This planetary conjunction happens annually but this year they will appear much closer than usual. The same spectacle... Read More

Free health camp in Kapan

Free health camp in Kapan
Kathmandu, April 30 (RSS): Girija Prasad Koirala Foundation Bagmati Province conducted a free health camp at Kapan in Kathmandu. The Foundation in collaboration with Kathmandu Medical College organized a daylong free health camp at Budhanilakantha Municipality-11, Kapantar on Friday. Foundation Bagmati President Ganesh Bhattarai shared that the camp was conducted targeting poor and disadvantaged people residing in Kapan area. Informing... Read More

Mother’s day being marked today

Mother’s day being marked today
Kathmandu, April 30 (RSS): Mother’s Day is being observed by paying homage to mothers across the country today. As per the tradition, off-springs wake up early in the morning, take bath and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies to their mothers. The day falls on the Matatirtha Aunsi. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in... Read More

Garbage management stops again in Kathmandu

Garbage management stops again in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, April 29: Garbage management in Kathmandu Valley has been stopped again due to obstruction of locals on Pasang Lhamu Highway. Citizens of the Kathmandu Valley have been directly affected by the constant obstruction of work by the contractor in charge of maintenance. Garbage management work of 18 local levels of Kathmandu Valley has been stopped. Garbage has been blocked... Read More