Kathmandu: The government is preparing to set up a ‘Satya Mohan Joshi Secondary School’ in the name of Satya Mohan Joshi, a cultural expert and man of the century. The Ministry of Education has started preparations to open a school in Joshi’s name as per the wishes of President Vidyadevi Bhandari. Minister for Education, Science… Continue reading Govt preparing to open school in name of culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi
Month: March 2021
Govt to implement health insurance program in all 77 districts
Kathmandu: The government has started implementing health insurance boards in 77 districts in the current fiscal year. After paying Rs 3,500 to a family of up to five people through the insurance program, the members of the household can get free medical treatment at a hospital designated by the government. After having more than 5… Continue reading Govt to implement health insurance program in all 77 districts
VW plans brand-name change to ‘Voltswagen’ in US
DETROIT (AP): Volkswagen plans to change its brand name in the United States to “Voltswagen” as its shifts its production increasingly toward electric vehicles and tries to distance itself from an emissions cheating scandal. A person briefed on the plan said a formal announcement is planned for Tuesday. The person didn’t want to be identified… Continue reading VW plans brand-name change to ‘Voltswagen’ in US
Hazy weather affect air services in Humla for past two days
Simkot (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The air service, which is the main means of transportation in Humla, has been affected for the past two days. The air service at Simkot Airport has been affected for the past two days due to heavy rains in the district. All air services from Nepalgunj and Surkhet have been closed… Continue reading Hazy weather affect air services in Humla for past two days
Kathmandu-Islamabad direct flight proposal
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari has stressed on the need for direct flights to promote trade and tourism between the two countries. Speaking at an event organized by the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ambassador said that the two countries now have very cordial relations and if direct flights between the… Continue reading Kathmandu-Islamabad direct flight proposal
Nepal wins Three Nations Cup football title
Kathmandu: Nepal has won the title of Three Nations Cup Football held in Kathmandu. Nepal won the title by defeating Bangladesh 2-1 in the final match played at Dasharath Stadium on Monday. Sanjog Rai scored for Nepal in the 18th minute and Bishal Rai in the 42nd minute. Bangladesh scored in the 83rd minute. Nepal,… Continue reading Nepal wins Three Nations Cup football title
Govt directs to close educational institutions owing bad weather
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed to close educational institutions across the country for four days. An emergency meeting chaired by Minister Krishna Gopal Shrestha at the ministry has decided to close all educational institutions so that the health of children is not affected by air pollution. According to the decision,… Continue reading Govt directs to close educational institutions owing bad weather
5,000 attend rock concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screen
BARCELONA, Spain (AP): If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night. Five thousand rock fans enjoyed a real-as-can-be concert after passing a same-day coronavirus screening, to test its effectiveness in preventing outbreaks of… Continue reading 5,000 attend rock concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screen
Funerals become scenes of Myanmar resistance, more violence
YANGON, Myanmar (AP): Myanmar security forces opened fire Sunday on a crowd attending the funeral of student who was killed on the bloodiest day yet of a crackdown on protests against last month’s coup, local media reported. The escalating violence — which took the lives of at least 114 people Saturday, including several children —… Continue reading Funerals become scenes of Myanmar resistance, more violence
Stranded Suez container ship reported freed
(BBC): A huge container ship that has been wedged in the Suez Canal since Tuesday has reportedly been refloated. Video posted on social media on Monday appeared to show the stern of the Ever Given swung towards the canal bank, opening space in the channel. Maritime services company Inchcape also reported the vessel was freed.… Continue reading Stranded Suez container ship reported freed