Kathmandu: Satya Mohan Joshi, a man of the century and a senior culture expert, has fallen ill. He has been admitted to Kist Hospital on Wednesday afternoon with chest pain. According to doctors involved in Joshi’s treatment, his breathing and blood pressure are now normal and his health is improving. The hospital has informed that… Continue reading Culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi admitted to hospital
Month: June 2021
Nepal playing against Australia today
Kathmandu: Nepal is playing against Australia in the final match of FIFA World Cup 2022 and Asian Cup 2023 today. The match will be played at the Jaber Al Ahmed International Stadium in Kuwait at 10:15 pm. Nepal’s head coach Abdullah Almutairi has said that the team will perform well in the match against Australia.… Continue reading Nepal playing against Australia today
In a world-first, El Salvador makes bitcoin legal tender
Reuters: El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender after Congress on Wednesday approved President Nayib Bukele’s proposal to embrace the cryptocurrency, a move that delighted the currency’s supporters. With 62 out of 84 possible votes, lawmakers voted in favor of the move to create a law to… Continue reading In a world-first, El Salvador makes bitcoin legal tender
3,749 people infected, 59 died of corona
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 3,749 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the PCR test of 9,901 samples tested positive for 2,874 people and the antigen test for 5,337 people tested positive for 875 people. At the same time, the total… Continue reading 3,749 people infected, 59 died of corona
Newly appointed ministers took oath
Kathmandu: The newly appointed members of the cabinet have taken oath of office and secrecy. Seven ministers have taken oath of office and secrecy in front of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and one Minister of State in front of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the President’s Office, Shital Niwas. On Sunday, Prime Minister KP… Continue reading Newly appointed ministers took oath
Vaccination against covid infection halts in Kathmandu valley
Kathmandu: The vaccination campaign against covid-19 infection in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has been halted in lack of vaccines. According to KMC vaccination program had to be postponed due to the government’s inability to provide enough vaccines. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) had launched a campaign to give Chinese vaccine (Verosell) to senior citizens in… Continue reading Vaccination against covid infection halts in Kathmandu valley
Biden to lay out vax donations, urge world leaders to join
MAWGAN PORTH, England (AP): One year ago, the U.S. was the deadliest hotspot of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the cancellation of the Group of Seven summit it was due to host. Now, the U.S. is emerging as a model for how to successfully emerge from more than 15 months of global crisis. For President Joe… Continue reading Biden to lay out vax donations, urge world leaders to join
Health Ministry’s direction to inspect covid hospital fees
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health has written a letter to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to monitor hospitals and take action against those who have been charged more than prescribed for corona treatment. According to a letter sent to Commerce Ministry by the Health Emergency Operations Center under the Ministry of Health and… Continue reading Health Ministry’s direction to inspect covid hospital fees
Province 1 government seeks permission to purchase vaccines
Kathmandu: The provincial government has seeked permission from the federal government to purchase vaccines against covid-19 infection. Minister for Social Development of Province 1 Usha Kala Rai has requested the federal government to give permission for the purchase of vaccines. In a virtual meeting held by the Ministry of Health and Population, Minister Rai said… Continue reading Province 1 government seeks permission to purchase vaccines
“Output to remain below pre-COVID trends despite robust rebound by US and China”
Kathmandu: The global economy is expected to expand 5.6 percent in 2021, the fastest post-recession pace in 80 years, largely on strong rebounds from a few major economies. However, many emerging market and developing economies continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, the World Bank says in its June 2021 Global Economic… Continue reading “Output to remain below pre-COVID trends despite robust rebound by US and China”