WHO declares polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea

File Photo In this April 15, 2020 file photo, the logo and building of the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo Courtesy: AP

Kathmandu: The World Health Organisation has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and called for an “immediate” vaccination campaign. Samples of the highly infectious virus were found in two healthy children during a routine screening in Lae, a coastal city in the country’s north east. Less than half of the country’s population are… Continue reading WHO declares polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea

PM Oli inaugurates Sagarmatha Sambaad

Kathmandu: The Sagarmatha Sambaad, the international dialogue on climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships, themed “Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity” has kicked off in Kathmandu today. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Sagarmatha Sambaad amid a special function a while ago. More than 350 national and international distinguished personalities are present… Continue reading PM Oli inaugurates Sagarmatha Sambaad

Sagarmatha Sambaad begins today

काठमाडौँमा शुक्रबारदेखि सुरु भएको सगरमाथा संवाद कार्यक्रमलाई सम्बोधन गर्नुहुँदै परराष्ट्रमन्त्री डा.आरजु राणा देउवा । तस्बिर ः प्रदीपराज वन्त / रासस

Kathmandu: In its bid to inform the world community about climate change and its impacts, and to explore measures for climate resilience, the government is organizing the Sagarmath Sambaad from today in Kathmandu. Beginning today, the Sagarmatha Sambaad — the first of its kind from the Government of Nepal — will conclude on May 18.… Continue reading Sagarmatha Sambaad begins today

Lawmaker Basnet suspended

Kathmandu: Member of the House of Representatives, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has been suspended from the post following the corruption case filed against him at Special Court as per Corruption Control Act. Speaker Devraj Ghimire read out a letter about lawmaker Basnet’s suspension at the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday. The Commission for Investigation of… Continue reading Lawmaker Basnet suspended

Both twin otter aircraft of NA resume regular flights

Kathmandu: The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has brought its both twin otter aircraft into operation for domestic flights. The two twin otter planes of NAC were grounded for long, creating difficulties to the passengers from the remote areas. NAC Spokesperson Subas Dangi said that the twin otter planes of NAC with its call sign 9… Continue reading Both twin otter aircraft of NA resume regular flights

Ride-sharing services legalized in Gandaki Province

Kathmandu: The Gandaki Province government has legalized the ride-sharing services to operate in the province. From now onwards, the private four-wheeler and two-wheeler vehicles can offer ride-sharing services by fulfilling all required process including insuring the passenger. Province’s Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation Prakash Bahadur KC shared that ride-sharing service was formally recognized after… Continue reading Ride-sharing services legalized in Gandaki Province

Trump, Saudi Crown Prince sign $142 bn, defense deal

Kathmandu: U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have signed a $142 billion (£107 billion) defense agreement, marking a major geopolitical development as Trump begins a high-stakes four-day diplomatic tour of the Gulf. The deal will see the U.S. provide Saudi Arabia with “state-of-the-art warfighting equipment,” according to officials, while the… Continue reading Trump, Saudi Crown Prince sign $142 bn, defense deal

A total of 175 foreign delegates to participate in ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’

Kathmandu: A total of 175 foreign delegates are participating in the ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’ (Sagarmatha Dialogue), a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum committed to deliberate on the most prominent issues of global, regional and national significance, to be held here on May 16 -18. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Sagarmatha Sambaad Management Committee Coordinator, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba,… Continue reading A total of 175 foreign delegates to participate in ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’

Film studio will be built in Banepa, PM assures

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Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that beginning of the high-tech indoor shooting studio called ‘Cinepa’ was a sort of revolution for Nepal’s film industry. At a programme organized by the Film Development Board at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar today, the PM announced that a film studio would be built… Continue reading Film studio will be built in Banepa, PM assures