गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Afghanistan declares day of mourning after university terrorist attack International Afghanistan declares day of mourning after university terrorist attack KathmanduPati November 03, 2020 AGENCY – The Afghan government declared Tuesday as a national mourning day to pay tribute for the victims who lost their lives following a deadly terrorist attack at Kabul University in the country’s capital, the Presidential Palace said in a statement. A group of militants stormed Kabul University on Monday morning after detonating explosive devices. They entered the university campus and began indiscriminate shooting, killing at least 22 people and wounding 22 others, according to the latest figure of the country’s Public Health Ministry. Special praying will be held at the mosques across the country and national flags will be half-hoisted at home and Afghan diplomatic missions abroad, the statement added. Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack in its strongest term. Write your comments RELATED NEWS UN report underscores urgency of hefty financing to rescue SDGs 100 rockets fired at northern Israel after Israel strikes deeper… China targets economic growth of around 5 pct in 2024 Two people to be publicly executed in eastern Afghanistan Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife get 14 years jail… Huawei Sustainability Forum: Jeffrey Sachs Advocates Tech Solutions to Address… Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING Karnali government to set up ‘Raute Safety Fund’ Venezuela, Cuba denounce US in UN speeches NCP Chair Dahal extends tribute to late Bogati Visiting Indian Army Chief receives Guard of Honor at Nepal Army Headquarters Government gives seven days ultimatum to casino companies to clear arrears Afghanistan declares day of mourning after university terrorist attack Valley Municipal Forum asks to shut public transport till Aug 31 State 5 government releases additional Rs 100 million for COVID-19 fund