Kathmandu: The National Examination Board has sought permission from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to conduct the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) through alternative methods. As the pre-scheduled examination for May 27 could not be held due to the Corona epidemic, permission was sought to conduct the examination through alternative methods. The board had… Continue reading National Examinations Board sought permission to conduct SEE through alternative methods
Month: May 2021
“Vaccine procurement is a responsibility of the federal govt”
Kathmandu: Ministry of Health and Population has said that the vaccine procurement is the responsibility of the federal government. The government has asked the local governments not to buy the vaccine against COVID-19 separatrly by themselves. The government’s decision came at a time when some local governments are requesting the Ministry of Health and Population… Continue reading “Vaccine procurement is a responsibility of the federal govt”
Second edition of ‘Highest Altitude Fashion Show’ announced
Kathmandu: The second edition of the Mount Everest Fan Runway, which holds the record for the world’s highest altitude fashion show, is scheduled to take place in August / September. In the first edition of the program held in December, 2019, the title of world record was obtained from the Guinness Book of World Records.… Continue reading Second edition of ‘Highest Altitude Fashion Show’ announced
Saudi Arabia lifts ban from travelers arriving from 11 countries
Reuters: Saudi Arabia is lifting a ban on travelers arriving from 11 countries that it imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Saudi state news agency said on Saturday, but will still require quarantine procedures. Travelers from the United Arab Emirates, Germany, the United States, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, France… Continue reading Saudi Arabia lifts ban from travelers arriving from 11 countries
National football coach Almutairi urge to have patience and be positive for next match
Kathmandu: National football coach Abdullah Almutairi has reuqested the football fans and national football team players to have patience and be positive for next match. After losing a friendly match against Iraq on Sunday, coach Almutairi shared a post on his social media account requesting Nepali fans not to blame players for the loss. “Dear… Continue reading National football coach Almutairi urge to have patience and be positive for next match
Chelsea beat City to win the Champions League
Kathmandu: Chelsea have won the European Champions League for the second time, beating Manchester City with a decisive goal from Kai Havertz. Chelsea beat Manchester City 1-0 in the All-England final in Porto, Portugal last night. Earlier, in 2012, Chelsea won the Champions League for the first time. Chelsea won the title for the second… Continue reading Chelsea beat City to win the Champions League
Nepal lost to Iraq 6-2 in a friendly match
Kathmandu: Nepal lost to Iraq 6-2 in an international friendly match. In Basra, Iraq, Nepal did well in the beginning but could not sustain it. Iraq took the lead in the seventh minute. Iraq’s Alaa Abdul’s free kick was converted into a goal. But Nepal equalized in the eighth minute of the match. Ahmed Ibrahim… Continue reading Nepal lost to Iraq 6-2 in a friendly match
Govt unveils budget of Rs 1.64 trillion for FY 2021-22
Kathmandu: The government has released a Rs 1.64 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2021-22, which is heavily distributed. The government intends to spend Rs 678.61 billion on recurrent expenditures out of the overall budget. Similarly, Rs 347 billion has been set aside for capital expenditure and Rs 207 billion has been set aside for… Continue reading Govt unveils budget of Rs 1.64 trillion for FY 2021-22
Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school
(BBC): A mass grave containing the remains of 215 children has been found in Canada at a former residential school set up to assimilate indigenous people. The children were students at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia that closed in 1978. The discovery was announced on Thursday by the chief of the Tk’emlups… Continue reading Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school
Prez Bhandari writes letter to US president for vaccine assistance
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has written a letter to US President Joe Biden requesting Nepal to provide vaccination assistance against coronavirus. According to the Nepal Embassy in the United States, Nepal’s ambassador to the United States, Yuvaraj Khatiwada, handed over the letter sent by President Bhandari to Biden to senior adviser Irwin Masinga at… Continue reading Prez Bhandari writes letter to US president for vaccine assistance