Germany announces Rs 4.8 bn grant to Nepal

Photo courtesy: Facebook page of German embassy

Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany have signed the new development cooperation agreement today in a ceremony, held virtually. The German side has pledged grants of EUR 34.4 million more than Rs 4.8 billion for the continuation of German support until the year 2023 for Technical Cooperation… Continue reading Germany announces Rs 4.8 bn grant to Nepal

Another 2,407 infected, 46 died

Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 2,407 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, corona virus infection has been confirmed in 2,407 people, including 1,694 through PCR and 713 through antigen. In the last 24 hours, 46 people have died from corona infection, according to the… Continue reading Another 2,407 infected, 46 died

Prohibitory order extends for one more week in Kathmandu valley

Kathmandu: The prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley has been extended for another week. A joint meeting of the Chief District Officers of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur decided to extend the restrictions with the conclusion that the risk of corona virus is still high even the cases are declining recently.However, the restrictions has been relaxed somehow… Continue reading Prohibitory order extends for one more week in Kathmandu valley

61 died while 6,295 recovered from corona

Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 6,295 corona infections have been recovered from corona infection. Similarly, corona virus (Covid-19) infection has been confirmed in an additional 3,384 people across the country. A total of 14,494 samples tested including 8,506 samples for PCR and 5,988 samples for antigen. Of which 2,382 PCR samples while 1,082 antigen… Continue reading 61 died while 6,295 recovered from corona

Preparations against third wave of COVID-19 underway in Banke

Ranja (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Preparations for the third wave have begun in Banke, which has become a ‘hotspot’ at the beginning of the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. The locals of Banke are preparing for the prevention and response of the third wave of corona virus outbreak. Khajura rural municipality Chairman Kismat… Continue reading Preparations against third wave of COVID-19 underway in Banke

G7 to counter China’s belt and road with infrastructure project – senior US official

Reuters: The Group of Seven rich nations will announce on Saturday a new global infrastructure plan as a response to China’s belt and road intiative, a senior official in U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration said. The official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said the United States would also push the other G7… Continue reading G7 to counter China’s belt and road with infrastructure project – senior US official

Teen who filmed George Floyd’s murder given journalism award

Darnella Frazier (third from right) films as police arrest African-American George Floyd. Photo courtesy: Reuters

BBC: A teenager who filmed the murder of George Floyd by a white police officer has been given a special journalism award by the Pulitzer Prize board. Darnella Frazier, now 18, was awarded the citation for her courage, the Pulitzer committee said. Her film spurred protests for racial justice around the world and was used… Continue reading Teen who filmed George Floyd’s murder given journalism award

Monsoon begins in Nepal

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Kathmandu: This year’s monsoon has started entered Nepal. The monsoon has arrived two days before this year. The monsoon that entered through Eastern Nepal on Friday has spread to Province 1, Province 2 and Bagmati Province. Meteorological division of the Department of Water and Meteorology, said that the monsoon is likely to spread across the… Continue reading Monsoon begins in Nepal

Indian Army handover medical equipment to Nepali Army

Kathmandu: India Army has handed over medical equipment and supplies worth Rs 288 million to the Nepali Army today. In a ceremony at Nepali Army Headquarters, Tundikhel today, the medical equipment has been handed over by Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra to General Purna Chandra Thapa, Chief of the Nepali Army. The ambassador reaffirmed India’s… Continue reading Indian Army handover medical equipment to Nepali Army

G-7 nations gather to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world

U.S. President Joe Biden poses for a picture during a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (not pictured) ahead of the G7 summit Carbis Bay Hotel, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, Britain, Thursday June 10, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

CARBIS BAY, England (AP): World leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations are set to commit at their summit to share at least 1 billion coronavirus shots with struggling countries around the world — half the doses coming from the U.S. and 100 million from the U.K. Vaccine sharing commitments from President Joe Biden… Continue reading G-7 nations gather to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world