Month: March 2022

War in Ukraine: Zelensky urges Ukrainians to go on the offensive

(BBC): President Volodymyr Zelensky has told Ukrainians they have “withstood the blow” of Russia’s invasion as he urged citizens to continue fighting. In an impassioned speech delivered from Kyiv on Saturday night, Mr Zelensky told the country that the time has come for them to launch a fightback. “You need to go out and drive… Continue reading War in Ukraine: Zelensky urges Ukrainians to go on the offensive

IFC Appoints Martin Holtmann as Country Manager for Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan

Kathmandu: IFC has appointed Martin Holtmann as the new Country Manager for Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. Based in Dhaka, Holtmann will focus on developing new opportunities for the private sector and increasing IFC’s impact on the development of the three countries as the region continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Holtmann, a German national,… Continue reading IFC Appoints Martin Holtmann as Country Manager for Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan

Oli suggests to name Province 1 as Koshi

File Photo Photo Courtesy: RSS

Kathmandu: CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has suggested to name Province 1 as Koshi.Addressing the first convention of Press Chautari Nepal Province No. 1 held at Birtamod on Saturday, he suggested that it would be appropriate to name Province No. 1 ‘Koshi Province’ as the Koshi River originated even before human civilization.‘Kosi carries old civilization… Continue reading Oli suggests to name Province 1 as Koshi

Former NRNA president Ghale and Hirachan calls a meeting

Kathmandu: Former presidents of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Shesh Ghale and Devman Hirachan have called a meeting citing a serious crisis in the NRNA. The chairpersons of the National Coordinating Council (NCC) of the Non-Resident Nepali Association have been invited to the meeting. A meeting of the International Coordinating Council (ICC) convened on March… Continue reading Former NRNA president Ghale and Hirachan calls a meeting

Airline operators warns to halt flights demanding to reduce fuel price

Aircraft of Yeti Airlines parked at Pokhara airport. Photo: Vishwanews

Kathmandu: Domestic airline companies have been threatened to halt flights if the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) didn’t reduce the fuel price. Issuing a press statement today, Airline Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) said that NOC is selling domestic aviation fuel at a profit of Rs 23.8 per liter.Contrary to the previous agreement between the corporation… Continue reading Airline operators warns to halt flights demanding to reduce fuel price

War in Ukraine: Zelensky slams Nato over rejection of no-fly zone

People attend a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan in the city of Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

(BBC): Ukraine’s president has attacked Nato leaders in a fiery speech over their refusal to implement a no-fly zone around the country. Speaking from Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky said the West’s reluctance to intervene has given Russia “a green light” to continue bombarding towns and villages. Nato has argued that a no-fly zone will result in… Continue reading War in Ukraine: Zelensky slams Nato over rejection of no-fly zone

Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others

Cars are stopped at a roadblock set by civil defensemen at a road leading to central Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Russian forces have seized a strategic Ukrainian seaport and besieged another as part of efforts to cut the country off from its coastline, even as Moscow said Thursday it was ready for talks to end the fighting that has sent more than 1 million people fleeing over Ukraine’s borders. The Russian military… Continue reading Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others

Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries?

File Photo Dr. Manjul Shukla transfers Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine into a syringe, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at a mobile vaccination clinic in Worcester, Mass. Photo Courtesy: AP

(AP): Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries? Limited supplies remain a problem, but experts say other challenges now include unpredictable deliveries, weak health care systems and vaccine hesitancy. Most countries with low vaccination rates are in Africa. As of late February, 13 countries in Africa have fully vaccinated less than 5%… Continue reading Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries?