BEIJING, July 22: China says the U.S. has ordered it to close its Houston consulate in what it called a provocation that violates international law. There was no immediate confirmation or explanation from the U.S. side.

Water level in major rivers starts receding

Published On: July 22, 2020 01:43 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo

KATHMANDU, July 22 : The water level in major rivers across the country has started receding from Wednesday.

ATLANTA, July 22: The United States reported more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time since June 10 the nation has surpassed that grim milestone, as California closed in on passing New York in total infections.

Global coronavirus cases exceed 15 million: Reuters tally

Published On: July 22, 2020 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY/LONDON, July 22: Global coronavirus infections surged past 15 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, with the pandemic gathering pace even as countries remain divided in their response to the crisis.

KATHMANDU, July 22: Although the government has decided to lift the nationwide lockdown enforced earlier to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) effective from Tuesday midnight, a number of businesses and services including hotels, restaurants, trekking, travel, and mountaineering are allowed to resume their operation only from July 30.

LAHAN, July 22: One more patient from Province 2 has succumbed to novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

RASUWA, July 22: The road connecting Rasuwagadhi border point is still disrupted due to landslides along the road.

Campuses affiliated to TU to open from Wednesday

Published On: July 22, 2020 10:57 AM NPT By: Republica

Not decision yet on resuming regular classes, library services

KATHMANDU: In view of the decreasing coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the government has decided to lift the nationwide lockdown from midnight Tuesday (July 21).

KATHMANDU, July 21: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) opened the session slightly higher but gave up the gains quickly as the trading began. A recovery attempt saw the index turn green in the first hour but selling pressure after midday pushed the index towards red. At the close, Nepse fell 14.99 points to end Tuesday’s trading at 1,449.94 points.