Chinese vaccine for those above 40 years only

File Photo In this Dec. 25, 2020 file photo, released by Xinhua News Agency, a staff member inspects syringes of COVID-19 inactivated vaccine products at a packaging plant of the Beijing Biological Products Institute Co., Ltd, a unit of state-owned Sinopharm in Beijing. (Zhang Yuwei/Xinhua via AP, File)

Kathmandu: The government is preparing to give the vaccine brought from China to citizens between the ages of 40 and 59. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population Dr. According to Jageshwor Gautam, Chinese vaccines are being prepared to be given to citizens between the ages of 40 and 59 from suitable hospitals for… Continue reading Chinese vaccine for those above 40 years only

Preparations for the national census are in full swing

Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The National Concern and Coordination Committee has taken information from the National Planning Commission and the Central Statistic Bureau about the preparations for the upcoming census and the progress of the work so far. The committee has drawn the attention of the commission and the department to ensure that there is… Continue reading Preparations for the national census are in full swing

Nepal’s progress on hunger management is improving

Kathmandu: A study has shown that Nepal’s progress in hunger is improving. The ‘Global Hunger Index Report 2020’ prepared by the Global Hunger Index (GHI) shows that Nepal has gone from risky to moderate. According to a public report at a program organized in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Nepal is ranked 73rd out of 107 countries… Continue reading Nepal’s progress on hunger management is improving

PM announces to increase social security allowances

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced an increase in social security allowances. Speaking at the annual function of the Reporters Club, Prime Minister Adholi said that the social security allowance would be increased with effect from mid-July. Prime Minister Oli also said that more than five billion rupees would be distributed for the… Continue reading PM announces to increase social security allowances

Indian army handover 100,000 covid-19 vaccine doses to Nepali Army

Kathmandu: Indian Army has handed over 100,000 doses of covid-19 vaccines to Nepali Army. In a ceremony organized at Nepal Army Headquarters, Tundikhel today, the vaccines were handed over by Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra to the Chief of Army Staff of the Nepali Army General Puran Chandra Thapa. Chief of the Army Staff of Indian… Continue reading Indian army handover 100,000 covid-19 vaccine doses to Nepali Army

Govt preparing to open school in name of culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi

File photo of Satya Mohan Joshi. Photo Courtesy: The Kathmandu Post

Kathmandu: The government is preparing to set up a ‘Satya Mohan Joshi Secondary School’ in the name of Satya Mohan Joshi, a cultural expert and man of the century. The Ministry of Education has started preparations to open a school in Joshi’s name as per the wishes of President Vidyadevi Bhandari. Minister for Education, Science… Continue reading Govt preparing to open school in name of culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi

Govt to implement health insurance program in all 77 districts

Kathmandu: The government has started implementing health insurance boards in 77 districts in the current fiscal year. After paying Rs 3,500 to a family of up to five people through the insurance program, the members of the household can get free medical treatment at a hospital designated by the government. After having more than 5… Continue reading Govt to implement health insurance program in all 77 districts

VW plans brand-name change to ‘Voltswagen’ in US

File Photo In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, a worker completes an electric car ID.3 body at the assembly line during a press tour at the plant of the German manufacturer Volkswagen AG (VW) in Zwickau, eastern Germany. Volkswagen plans six large battery factories in Europe by 2030 so it sell more electric cars while driving down battery prices and making electric mobility more affordable, an effort that would reduce dependence on Asian suppliers and help the company compete with newcomer Tesla. Photo Courtesy: AP

DETROIT (AP): Volkswagen plans to change its brand name in the United States to “Voltswagen” as its shifts its production increasingly toward electric vehicles and tries to distance itself from an emissions cheating scandal. A person briefed on the plan said a formal announcement is planned for Tuesday. The person didn’t want to be identified… Continue reading VW plans brand-name change to ‘Voltswagen’ in US