Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey reported.

The quake, with a depth of 90 kilometers (roughly 56 miles), struck near the town of Kainantu Sunday morning.
The town has a population of roughly 8,500 people, the agency reported.
The US National Tsunami Warning Center had initially said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 1,000 kilometers (roughly 621 miles) along the coasts of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, but later said there was no longer was a threat.

Man found dead in Biratnagar river

A man was found dead in Singhiya River in Biratnagar Municipality-8 on Saturday. DSP Deepak Shrestha of the District Police Office, Morang said that the identity of the deceased, who appeared to be in his mid-40s, is yet to be established. He said that the body has been sent to the Koshi Hospital for postmortem. Locals informed the police after they saw the body in the river. Police said that they are looking into the case.  

Nepal reports 152 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths on Friday

Nepal recorded 152 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths on Friday. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 1, 186 swab samples were tested in the RT-PCR method, of which 110 returned positive. Likewise, 2, 108 people underwent antigen tests, of which 42 tested positive. The Ministry said that 133 infected people recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours. As of today, there are 2, 448 active cases in the country.

Sadhguru arriving in Humla

Famous Indian yoga guru 'Sadhguru' is arriving in Humla today in connection with paying homage to Kailash Manasarovar, an important shrine for the Hindus and Buddhists, in China. The place has religious and cultural significance. The Sadhguru is arriving here in a chartered helicopter. He will be travelling to Limi Lapcha and he will pay obeisance to Kilash Manasarovar from Lapcha Bhanjyang of Humla, Chief District Officer Sita Pariyar said. China has imposed travel ban to Kilash Manasarovara since the outbreak of COVID-19. CDO Pariyar said the Sadhguru is arriving Humla to pay homage to Kilash Manasarovar from Humla's territory. It is said all preparations have been made in Humla for the Sadhguru sojourn. The Sadhguru will be accompanied by a group of more than 40 people. His team will take a helicopter from Pokhara and directly land in Simkot airport here, according to The Trekker Society, which has taken responsibility for the Sadhguru's travel. #Sadhguru #Humla #Kailash Mansarovar