Samba successfully undergoes knee surgery
Nepali national women’s football team captain Sabitra Bhandari has undergone successful right knee surgery in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday morning.
Taking to social media, she said that Dr Simon and his team performed her surgery.
A few weeks ago, the striker widely known as "Samba" had sought financial support through social media, stating that she needed to undergo a knee surgery in Aspetar, Qatar. But due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the plan had to be changed. Later, she decided to undergo surgery in New Zealand.
Samba suffered a knee injury last December in the Australian League.
Gold price increases by Rs 14, 600 per tola on Wednesday
The price of gold has increased by Rs 14, 600 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 288, 500 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 273, 900 per tola on Tuesday.
Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 4, 920 per tola today.
US congratulates RSP on election win
The United States has congratulated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on its recent electoral victory.
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, called RSP President Rabi Lamichhane on March 24 to congratulate the party on its electoral victory, reads a statement issued by the US Embassy in Kathmandu.
During the conversation, the United States said it looks forward to working with Nepal’s new government to strengthen economic ties and deepen the friendship between the two countries.
Lukaku drops out of Belgium’s World Cup warm-ups
Belgium’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku has withdrawn from their trip to the U.S. this week and will miss World Cup warm-up matches in Atlanta and Chicago, Reuters reported .
The 32-year-old Lukaku, who has netted a record 89 goals in 124 internationals, has elected to work on his fitness and will skip Saturday’s clash against the U.S. and another friendly against Mexico.
“Romelu prefers to train in the coming period with the aim of further optimising his physical readiness,” the Belgian Football Association said in a statement on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
