Kathmandu: The National Soil Science Center under the National Council of Agricultural Research (NARC) has completed electronic mapping of soil quality after four years of study. The map, that has been finalized to be made public this year, will be able to find out the quality of soil in 56 districts via online platform. Farmers… Continue reading Electrical mapping of soil quality completed
Month: February 2021
Both Nepal-China checkpoints remain close
Kathmandu: Two trade ports between Nepal and China have remained closed after Chinese customs yard workers went on holiday in Lhosar. At present, Tatopani checkpoint at Sindhupalchowk and Rasuwagadhi checkpoint at Rasuwagadhi are closed. Rasuwagadhi Customs Office+9 stated that the limited import from the checkpoint, which has not been fully operational for a year due… Continue reading Both Nepal-China checkpoints remain close
Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
NEW YORK (AP): In a lengthy social media post, Justin Timberlake says that he wants to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson “because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.” “I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. I am deeply sorry for the… Continue reading Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
Myanmar coup leader: ‘join hands’ with army for democracy
YANGON, Myanmar (AP): Myanmar’s coup leader used the country’s Union Day holiday on Friday to call on people to work with the military if they want democracy, a request likely to be met with derision by protesters who are pushing for the release from detention of their country’s elected leaders. “I would seriously urge the… Continue reading Myanmar coup leader: ‘join hands’ with army for democracy
Sign of inequality: US salaries recover even as jobs haven’t
WASHINGTON (AP): In a stark sign of the economic inequality that has marked the pandemic recession and recovery, Americans as a whole are now earning the same amount in wages and salaries that they did before the virus struck — even with nearly 9 million fewer people working. The turnaround in total wages underscores how… Continue reading Sign of inequality: US salaries recover even as jobs haven’t
Civil movement demands PM’s resignation
Kathmandu: A massive civil movement against regression has demanded the immediate resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. They have demanded Oli’s resignation saying that the prime minister has failed to take action against the rapist and murderer for trapping the constitution and democracy by dissolving the people’s elected parliament. The movement has urged the… Continue reading Civil movement demands PM’s resignation
Nepal Congress deploy party leader to study Bhagarathi incident
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress has assigned a party leader to study the rape and murder case of Bhagarathi Bhatta of Baitadi. According to spokesperson Bishwaprakash Sharma, Central Member Ramesh Lekhak has been sent to conduct a field study, meet the locals and their families and submit a written report. He has departed for Baitadi on Firday.… Continue reading Nepal Congress deploy party leader to study Bhagarathi incident
Preparations to vaccinate citizens above 55 years of age from March 7
Kathmandu: The government is preparing to give corona vaccine to the general public starting from March 7. The vaccination campaign was launched on January 27 after India provided one million doses of vaccine. In the first phase, the government aimed to vaccinate 430,000 frontliners, including health workers and cleaners. But in the 11th day of… Continue reading Preparations to vaccinate citizens above 55 years of age from March 7
Nepal Telecom’s profit drop by 65 pc
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecom’s profit has dropped sharply in the first six months of the current fiscal year. The total income from services has also come down. Nepal Telecom has stated that it has earned Rs 17.72 billion this year as against Rs 18.03 billion in the first six months of last year. This is 1.74… Continue reading Nepal Telecom’s profit drop by 65 pc
Bagmati province to provide Rs 50,000 each to cancer patients
Chitwan (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The provincial government of the Bagmati province has announced to provide Rs 50,000 each for the treatment of cancer patients. Earlier, the federal government had been providing Rs 100,000 treatment assistance to cancer patients. According to Dr. Dej Kumar Gautam, Executive Director of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, an agreement has… Continue reading Bagmati province to provide Rs 50,000 each to cancer patients