Kathmandu: Sanitizer worth Rs. 542.06 million has been imported in the last 10 months of the current fiscal year. The data released by the Department of Customs till mid-April shows that 1,718 tonnes of sanitizer has been imported to Nepal by mid-April. Nepal has been found to be importing sanitizers from more than a dozen… Continue reading Sanitizer worth more than Rs 540 mn imported during pandemic
Month: May 2021
South Korea to provide health care supplies to Nepal in an initiative of NRNA
Kathmandu: South Korea is preparing to send health care supplies worth USD 200,000 to support Nepal to fight against covid-19 infection. The non-resident Nepali Association (NRNA), National Coordinating Council of South Korea is about to receive the health supplies from the South Korean government. Accepting the request of NRNA, the South Korean government decided to… Continue reading South Korea to provide health care supplies to Nepal in an initiative of NRNA
169 deaths, 8,636 confirmed infection cases in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 8,636 people have been confirmed infected and 169 have died. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 22,306 samples of PCR were tested in laboratories across the country. Of which 8,387 were tested positive and among 630 antigens test, 249 people tested positive.
Prohibitory order extends for one week in valley
Kathmandu: The government has extended prohibitory order for one week in the Kathmandu Valley citing infection rate is still not declining. As per the decision taken during a meeting held today among Chief District Officers of three districts of Kathmandu valley, during the added restriction vegetable, fruit, milk, meat and gas shops will be allowed… Continue reading Prohibitory order extends for one week in valley
TU directs to arrange remaining exams through alternative method
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan University has requested all the concerned bodies to make necessary arrangements for taking the exam through alternative method. TU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Dharmakanta Baskota has issued a press release urging to take the suspended examination through alternative methods. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Baskota urged the students to… Continue reading TU directs to arrange remaining exams through alternative method
Military detain Mali’s president, prime minister and defense minister
Reuters: Military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defence minister of the interim government on Monday, deepening political chaos just months after a military coup ousted the previous president, multiple sources told Reuters. President Bah Ndaw, Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and defence minister Souleymane Doucoure were all taken to a military base… Continue reading Military detain Mali’s president, prime minister and defense minister
CDO’s meeting of Valley progressing
Kathmandu: A meeting of the Chief District Officers of all the three districts of Kathmandu Valley is being held on Tuesday. The meeting is being held to discuss the issue of extending the restrictions two days before the expiration of the pre-determined prohibitory order. A meeting on Tuesday will also decide on the effective implementation… Continue reading CDO’s meeting of Valley progressing
Eleven leaders including Madhav and Jhalanath expelled from UML
Kathmandu: CPN-UML has expelled 11 leaders including Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhala Nath Khanal. It has been decided to ask 12 more people for clarification within 24 hours. A meeting of the standing committee held at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar has decided to expel Bhim Rawal, Mukunda Neupane, Ram Kumari Jhankri, Sarala Yadav, Pushpa… Continue reading Eleven leaders including Madhav and Jhalanath expelled from UML
Govt extends four more weeks to vaccinate senior citizens
Kathmandu: The government has set a new deadline for citizens over the age of 65 to be vaccinated against the second dose of corona virus after the government failed to bring in more vaccines. The Ministry of Health and Population had earlier said that the second dose should be given within 8 to 12 weeks… Continue reading Govt extends four more weeks to vaccinate senior citizens
NRB direct banks to operate limited branches only
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed banks and financial instutions (BFI) to operated Only limited branches during the prohibitory order. Issuing a notice today, NRB has directed the licensed A, B, C and D class banks and financial institutions to operate alternate services from limited branches following complaints that there is additional risk and… Continue reading NRB direct banks to operate limited branches only