Kathmandu: Various organizations working in Nepal have protested against the decision of the US Supreme Court to ban women from having abortions. The Reproductive Health Rights Working Group (RHRWG), Women’s Law and Development Forum, Media Group along with other organizations have issued a statement protesting against the US Supreme Court’s decision of banning abortion. They… Continue reading Nepali stakeholders protest against US apex court decision to ban abortion
Month: June 2022
Covid infection confirm in 55 people in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 55 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 55 out of 2,698 people tested positive. During the same period, 17 infected people have recovered. At the same time, there are now 280 active corona infections in Nepal. Meanwhile, no death… Continue reading Covid infection confirm in 55 people in last 24 hours
MTA resubmits NYC congestion pricing plan to feds, aiming for tolls in 2024
(New York Daily News): The MTA has resubmitted a plan to implement congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan to the feds, a step transit officials hope will put the major initiative on track to be implemented by 2024. The revised draft environmental assessment is the latest step in what’s become an onerous review process for the… Continue reading MTA resubmits NYC congestion pricing plan to feds, aiming for tolls in 2024
Migrant death toll in San Antonio rises to 53, two men charged
(New York Daily News): The death toll has risen to 53 in the horrific case of migrants found packed into a truck in San Antonio on Monday. The grisly tally had been 51, but two more people have died, officials said Wednesday Two men have been charged in connection with the discovery that horrified even… Continue reading Migrant death toll in San Antonio rises to 53, two men charged
So far only 20 pc paddy planted across the country
Kathmandu: About 20 percent of the land has been planted so far. According to the Department of Agriculture, so far a total of 17.5 percent arable land has been planted while during the same period last year, 30 to 35 percent paddy has been planted. Lack of fertilizer and irrigation has affected the plantation this… Continue reading So far only 20 pc paddy planted across the country
Regional trade and connectivity in South Asia gets more than $1 Billion boost from World Bank
Kathmandu: The World Bank today approved $1.03 billion of financing to help improve regional trade in Bangladesh and Nepal by reducing trade and transport costs and transit time along the regional corridors. The Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) Program Phase 1 will help the respective governments address the key barriers… Continue reading Regional trade and connectivity in South Asia gets more than $1 Billion boost from World Bank
Landslide disrupts national highways
Kathmandu: Landslide caused by the heavy rainfall today has disrupted national highways and other roads. Roads from Sankhuwasabha to Sammatar and Varun Khola on the Koshi Highway from Biratnagar to Kimathanka via Dhankuta have been damaged. Similarly, landslides have been reported in Udayapur of Lamjung and Mardibhir of Manang under Dumre Besisahar Chame Road are… Continue reading Landslide disrupts national highways
Corona infection detected in 62 people
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 62 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 62 people have been infected out of 1,620 tests. At the same time, the number of active cases of corona virus has reached 261. Of them, 256 are in home isolation, 5… Continue reading Corona infection detected in 62 people
Country marks 17th ‘Dhan Diwash’
Kathmandu: The country has marked 17th ‘Dhan Diwash’ (Paddy plantation) today organizing programmes across the country. The main programme was organised at the premises of National Agriculture Research Center, Khumaltar.Agriculture Minister Mahendra Rai Yadav addressed the main programme of paddy plantation day. Photo Feature:
Mayor Adams says NYC will crack down on illegal trash disposal: ‘We’re going after the dumpers’
(New York Daily News): Mayor Adams unveiled a new policy Monday aimed at cracking down on illegal trash disposal and cleaning up the neighborhoods that most frequently have to deal with it. “We’re going after the dumpers,” Adams said at a press conference in the South Bronx. “We want to identify those habitual dumpers. Trust… Continue reading Mayor Adams says NYC will crack down on illegal trash disposal: ‘We’re going after the dumpers’