Kathmandu: The government is starting a second dose of the corona virus vaccination from Tuesday. After the start of the vaccination campaign, the second dose will be given from April 20 to 24 to those who have taken the first dose. According to the Department of Health Services, the second dose will be given to… Continue reading Second dose vaccination against corona to begin from Tuesday
Month: April 2021
Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
(BBC): The number of people who have died worldwide in the Covid-19 pandemic has surpassed three million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The milestone comes the day after the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned the world was “approaching the highest rate of infection” so far. India – experiencing a second wave –… Continue reading Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
President’s call for strict direction to control corona infection
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has called on all to strictly adhere to the standards of corona control. She tweeted this afternoon calling for adherence to public health safety measures issued by the government as the risk of corona has been increasing recently. She also expressed concern that the risk of transition has increased for… Continue reading President’s call for strict direction to control corona infection
768 corona cases confirmed in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 768 people have been infected with the corona virus in Nepal. A PCR test of 5333 people confirmed the infection in 768 people. Similarly, antigen testing of 671 people showed infection in 75 people. In the last 24 hours, 843 people have been infected with the corona virus, including… Continue reading 768 corona cases confirmed in last 24 hours
Tri-nation T20: Nepal defeats Netherlands by 9 wickets
Kathmandu: Nepal has won the first match of the tri-nation T20 series. Nepal defeated Netherlands by nice wickets at the Tribhuan University Cricket Ground today. Nepal met the target of 137 runs set by the Netherlands by losing one wicket in 15 overs. Kushal Bhurtel and Ashif Sheikh, who made their debut in international cricket… Continue reading Tri-nation T20: Nepal defeats Netherlands by 9 wickets
CCMC recommends closing schools in big cities
Kathmandu: A meeting of the Covid-19 Crisis Management Center (CCMC) has decided to recommend to the government to close schools for at least one month in big cities and places where corona infection has spread. The CCMC meeting has decided to recommend to the cabinet to close schools in urban areas for one month and… Continue reading CCMC recommends closing schools in big cities
Six Nepali women set record scaling Mt Annapurna
Kathmandu: In the history of mountaineering sector this is the first time any Nepali women have successfully scaled the Mount Annapurna, one of the 10 highest mountains. The six Nepali women climbers include, Photo Journalist Purnima Shrestha, Vice President of Nepal Mountaineering Association Maya Sherpa, Dawa Yangjum Sherpa, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, Dabuti Sherpa and… Continue reading Six Nepali women set record scaling Mt Annapurna
Hail in various places including Kathmandu Valley, govt urges caution for a few days
Kathmandu: It has rained with hail in the hilly areas of the country including Kathmandu Valley. According to the Water and Weather Forecast Division, hail and lightning fell due to the influence of local wind and western low pressure line. The division has stated that it rained with thunder, lightning, wind and hail in the… Continue reading Hail in various places including Kathmandu Valley, govt urges caution for a few days
This govt should be replaced with all-party government: Shekhar Koirala
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress central member Shekhar Koirala has said that an all-party government should be formed by removing the current government. Inaugurating the eye hospital at Saptari district headquarters Rajbiraj on Friday, Koirala said anarchy would increase as long as this government lasts. “The more this government moves forward, the more chaotic it will be,”… Continue reading This govt should be replaced with all-party government: Shekhar Koirala
Parliamentary committee directs to close schools
Kathmandu: Citing that the children are at risk of covid-19 infection the parliamentary committee has directed to close the school immediately. A meeting of the Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee under the National Assembly on Friday concluded that even after the corona infection was confirmed in the students, the school administrators were conducting the… Continue reading Parliamentary committee directs to close schools