Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has directed the concerned authorities to administer the vaccine to all the citizens as per the target of the government by mid-April. Prime Minister Deuba said that free vaccine would be provided to the citizens. ‘Let’s ask for vaccinations from donors too. Let’s request Let’s buy it ourselves but… Continue reading PM directs to arrange vaccination for all citizens till mid-April
Month: October 2021
Govt to provide up to 65 percent relief to flood victim farmers
Kathmandu: The government has decided to provide relief up to 65 percent of the damage to paddy farmers due to floods, landslides and inundation. Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada informed that the cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided to provide relief up to 65 percent of the loss to the farmers with less… Continue reading Govt to provide up to 65 percent relief to flood victim farmers
Government of Nepal and the World Bank Launch $60 million Nurturing Excellence in Higher Education Program
Kathmandu: The Nurturing Excellence in Higher Education Program (NEHEP) was jointly launched on October 26 by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and the World Bank.The five-year program aims to improve the quality and labor market relevance of Nepal’s higher education, scale up collaborative research and online learning, and expand access… Continue reading Government of Nepal and the World Bank Launch $60 million Nurturing Excellence in Higher Education Program
Top five companies shorlisted for ICT Award 2021
Kathmandu: The ‘ICT IWARD 2021,’ announced among the top five in various categories. The finest five out of 11 distinct categories have been announced through the selection procedure of the jury committee for the sixth edition of the F1Soft ICT Award 2021. The best five in the Huawei Startup ICT Award, Product ICT Award, and… Continue reading Top five companies shorlisted for ICT Award 2021
Prime Minister Deuba and Modi to meet in Scotland
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are scheduled to meet in Scotland. It has been decided that sideline talks will be held between Deuba and Modi during the 26th Conference on Climate Change (COP-26) in Glasgow. Prime Minister Deuba is leaving for Scotland on Friday to attend the conference.… Continue reading Prime Minister Deuba and Modi to meet in Scotland
SpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): SpaceX is taming some toilet troubles in its Dragon capsules before launching four more astronauts. The company and NASA want to make sure any toilet leaks won’t compromise the capsule launching early Sunday from Kennedy Space Center or another one that’s been parked at the International Space Station since April. During… Continue reading SpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch
WHO: Europe had most COVID-19 cases, deaths over last week
GENEVA (AP): Europe stood out as the only major region worldwide to report an increase in both coronavirus cases and deaths over the last week, with double-digit percentage increases in each, the U.N. health agency said Wednesday. The World Health Organization said new COVID-19 cases in its 53-country European region, which stretches as far east… Continue reading WHO: Europe had most COVID-19 cases, deaths over last week
One million doses of vaccine arrive from China
Kathmandu: Additional vaccine of coronavirus has arrived in Nepal from China under the Covax facility. The Department of Health Services informed that 1 million 20 thousand doses of coronavirus vaccine have arrived from China. According to him, the vaccine has been kept at the storage center in Teku. Meanwhile, the United States has also provided… Continue reading One million doses of vaccine arrive from China
Corona infection in another 672 people, 490 people recover
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 672 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the infection was confirmed in 672 people, including 582 in 7,167 PCR tests and 90 in 2,328 antigen tests. Currently, there are 10,375 active cases of coronavirus in the country. In the last… Continue reading Corona infection in another 672 people, 490 people recover
UML Deputy General Secretary Bhusal infected with coronavirus
Kathmandu: CPN-UML Deputy General Secretary Ghanshyam Bhusal has been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. His secretariat has informed through social media Facebook that he has contracted with corona. His health condition is normal and he is resting at home.