Kathmandu latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from Kathmandu, Nepal:

Breaking News

• Nepal's COVID-19 cases surge, 1,500 new cases reported in 24 hours: Nepal has reported a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, with 1,500 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. The country has a total of 14,000 active cases, with 12,000 people in home isolation and 2,000 in hospitals. (Source: The Himalayan Times)
• Kathmandu Valley's air quality worsens, PM 2.5 levels exceed safe limits: The air quality in Kathmandu Valley has worsened, with PM 2.5 levels exceeding safe limits. The Nepal Environment and Science Centre has recorded PM 2.5 levels of 150-200 micrograms per cubic meter, which is above the safe limit of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. (Source: The Kathmandu Post)

Politics

• Nepal's ruling party, CPN-UML, decides to hold national convention: The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) has decided to hold its national convention in the coming months to discuss the party's future course of action. The convention is expected to be attended by party leaders and cadres from across the country. (Source: Republica)
• Nepal's opposition party, Nepali Congress, demands PM's resignation: The Nepali Congress has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, citing his failure to address the country's economic and political crises. The party has also called for early elections to resolve the political impasse. (Source: The Himalayan Times)

Business

• Nepal's economy grows by 2.3% in FY 2020-21: Nepal's economy has grown by 2.3% in the fiscal year 2020-21, according to the National Planning Commission. The growth rate is lower than the previous year's growth rate of 6.5%. (Source: The Kathmandu Post)
• Nepal's stock market surges, KSE-100 index rises by 10%: Nepal's stock market has surged, with the KSE-100 index rising by 10% in the past week. The surge is attributed to the government's decision to relax lockdown restrictions and the country's economic growth prospects. (Source: The Himalayan Times)

Sports

• Nepal's national football team defeats Bhutan 2-0: Nepal's national football team has defeated Bhutan 2-0 in a friendly match played in Kathmandu. The win is a boost for the team ahead of the upcoming SAFF Championship. (Source: The Kathmandu Post)
• Nepal's cricket team loses to Sri Lanka in T20 match: Nepal's national cricket team has lost to Sri Lanka in a T20 match played in Kathmandu. The team is currently participating in the ICC World Cup League 2 tournament. (Source: The Himalayan Times)

These are some of the latest news updates from Kathmandu, Nepal. Please note that the news may be subject to change and may not be up-to-date.