Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is scheduled to distribute first dose of corona vaccine from Friday. The first dose of the Chinese Vero cell vaccine will be given to all citizens above 18 years of age in all 32 wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan City tomorrow. The vaccination can be done from 32 ward offices,… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City to distribute first dose of corona vaccine from Friday
Month: October 2021
Nobel Literature Prize 2021: Abdulrazak Gurnah named winner
(BBC): Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah has he was “surprised and humbled” to be awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish Academy praised Gurnah for his “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism”. The prize is awarded by the Swedish Academy and is worth 10 million Swedish crowns ($1.14m / £840,000). Gurnah,… Continue reading Nobel Literature Prize 2021: Abdulrazak Gurnah named winner
805 people infected with coronavirus, eight died
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 805 people across the country in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 667 people tested positive out of 7,264 PCR samples and 138 tested positive out of 3,408 antigen samples. In the last 24 hours, eight people have died and 911 have… Continue reading 805 people infected with coronavirus, eight died
Beating Bhairahawa, Pokhara to play Chitwan for the title
Kathmandu: Pokhara Rhinos Bajaj Pulsar has entered the final of the Everest Premier League (EPL) 2021. Pokhara Rhinos reached the EPL final for the first time by defeating Bhairahawa Gladiators by seven wickets in the second qualifier on Thursday. Second and third edition runners-up Bhairahawa are out. Pokhara will now play with Chitwan Tigers for… Continue reading Beating Bhairahawa, Pokhara to play Chitwan for the title
Huawei launches global flagship CSR program for ICT students
Kathmandu: As a part of its Digital Talent Development Ecosystem, Huawei launched Seeds for the Future – its global flagship CSR program for undergraduate level students from all ICT-related disciplines in Nepal. This year marks the first year that Huawei is introducing the program in Nepal. The program was first launched in 2008 in Thailand.… Continue reading Huawei launches global flagship CSR program for ICT students
Services-led Growth Key to Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development
Kathmandu: A gradual recovery is underway in Nepal, boosted by the lifting of containment measures as vaccination picks up and tourism and migrant worker flow recover. The economy is expected to grow by 3.9 percent in FY22, an improvement over 1.8 percent growth in FY21, but still below pre-pandemic growth averages, according to World Bank’s… Continue reading Services-led Growth Key to Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development
Free bus and flight service to military personnel to go home for Dashain
Kathmandu: The Nepal Army will provide free bus and flight service to its employees and their families who are going home on Dashain leave. According to the Nepal Army all ranks of army personnel and their families will be transported by bus and flight from October 3 to October 8.
Corona infection in another 1,043 people, 12 people die
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 1,043 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 1,043 people, including 849 in 11,165 PCR tests and 194 in 4,300 antigen tests. In the last 24 hours, 891 people have been infected with the coronavirus… Continue reading Corona infection in another 1,043 people, 12 people die
Pvt sector urges govt to ratify MCC
Kathmandu: Three major private sector organizations have urged parties to ratify the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement, a US aid project. The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Wednesday issued a joint press release demanding immediate implementation of… Continue reading Pvt sector urges govt to ratify MCC
Finance ministry asks govt vehicle details
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has demanded details of government vehicles. Finance Minister Janardan Sharma told the Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee of the parliament that he had demanded details of the condition of the old vehicles. According to Finance Minister Sharma, there is still demand from the Ministry of Finance and various agencies… Continue reading Finance ministry asks govt vehicle details