Nepse drops by 9. 69 points on Sunday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index plunged by 9. 69 points to close at 1,860.94 points on Sunday. Similarly, the sensitive index fell 1. 72 points to reach 365. 42 points. A total of 2,574,785 unit of shares of 221 companies were traded for Rs 80 billion. Likewise, all sub-indices saw red in today’s market except for Banking and Manu & Pro. Meanwhile, Aviyan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 99 percent. Likewise, People’s Power Limited was the top loser with its price dropped by 10 percent. At the end of the day, total market civilization stands at Rs 2.67 trillion.
Ninth National Games: Nisim Thapa Magar dies in paragliding accident
A player died in a paragliding accident during the Ninth National Games being held in Pokhara on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Nisim Thapa Magar. He was representing the Nepal Army club in the cross-country competition. The tragedy occurred when the paraglide of a company suddenly fell from the sky this afternoon.
Xi emphasizes Chinese path to modernization as central task
Xi Jinping delivered a report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday, China Daily reported. The following are some highlights from the report: Momentous five years The five years since the 19th National Congress of the CPC have been truly momentous and extraordinary. The Party Central Committee has pursued a strategy of national rejuvenation amid global changes of a magnitude not seen in a century, with major strategic plans made for advancing the cause of the Party and the country. (Read more) Historic achievements over past decade The CPC has taken China on a new journey toward building a modern socialist country in all respects. Under the leadership of the Party Central Committee, the entire Party, the military, and the Chinese people have been brought together to carry out a great struggle with many new features of the times. (Read more) Opening new chapters in adapting Marxism to Chinese context It is the solemn historic responsibility of today's Chinese Communists to continue opening new chapters in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times. Since the 18th CPC National Congress, with the courage to make theoretical explorations and innovations, the CPC has, from an entirely new perspective, deepened its understanding of the laws that underlie governance by a communist party, the development of socialism, and the evolution of human society . (Read more)
Gold price drops by Rs 1, 000 per tola on Sunday
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 1, 000 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow bullion is being traded at Rs 93, 100 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 94, 100 per tola on Friday. Meanwhile, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 92, 600 per tola today. Similarly, the price of silver is being traded at Rs 1, 160 per tola.
Satya Mohan Joshi’s body kept in Kist Hospital for last tributes (In pictures)
The body of cultural expert and historian Satya Mohan Joshi has been kept in the Kist Hospital for last tributes.
The body will be taken to the office of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City in Pulchowk today itself.
Lalitpur Metropolitan City Chief Chiribabu Maharjan said that the mortal remains will be kept in the premises of the Metropolitan City from 12 pm to 4 pm the tributes.
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba among others will reach the office of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City this afternoon to pay final tributes to Joshi.
Joshi passed away at the age of 103 on Sunday.
He breathed his last during the course of treatment at the Gwarko-based Kist Medical College this morning.
According to a source at the hospital, he passed away at 7: 09 am today.
Joshi, who had been suffering from prostate and heart-related ailments for the past many years, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital on October 10.
Joshi was also suffering from pneumonia and was also found infected with dengue during the blood test.
Earlier, he had announced to donate his body to the hospital after his death.
Spurs beat Everton to close gap on Arsenal
Harry Kane marked his 400th Tottenham appearance with the opening goal as Antonio Conte's side closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal with victory over Everton, BBC reported.
Kane broke the Toffees' resistance from the penalty spot after being tripped in the area by England team-mate Jordan Pickford, who had failed to hold on to Matt Doherty's effort.
Belgorod shooting: Gunmen kill 11 in attack on Russian trainee soldiers
Gunmen have killed 11 people in an attack at a Russian military training ground on Saturday, BBC reported.
During a firearms training session, two men opened fire on a group who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, state-owned news agency Ria reported.
The attackers were from a former Soviet republic, the Russian defence ministry said, but did not give further details.
They were also shot dead during the incident in the Belgorod region of Russia, which borders Ukraine.
A further 15 people were wounded.
"During a firearms training session with individuals who voluntarily expressed a desire to participate in the special military operation [against Ukraine], the terrorists opened fire with small arms on the personnel of the unit," Ria cited a defence ministry statement as saying.
"As a result of the shooting, 11 people were fatally wounded. Another 15 people with wounds of varying severity were taken to a medical facility," it said.
The local governor said no residents of the Belgorod region had been killed or injured.
Last month Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a mobilisation of 300,000 Russians who had previously done compulsory military service, according to BBC.
Soon after the mobilisation was announced, a military recruiter was shot at an enlistment office in Siberia.
Last week, Putin announced that over 200,000 people had already been mobilised, and he saw no need for additional mobilisation, BBC reported.
Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at Iran's notorious detention centre
A major fire broke out on Saturday at Iran's notorious Evin prison, known for housing political prisoners, journalists and foreign nationals, BBC reported.
Videos shared online showed flames and smoke at the site in Tehran, and gunshots and explosions could be heard.
An official quoted by state media said the situation was under control, but video footage appeared to show the fire continuing after this.
Iran has been gripped for weeks by anti-government protests.
They first erupted last month after the death of 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian Mahsa Amini in police custody. Officials said she died of a heart attack, but her family disputed this, saying she was beaten by morality police.
