University students to receive vaccine before examination

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Kathmandu: The government has decided to provide vaccine against corona virus to students appearing for university exams. A meeting of the secretaries of the Ministry of Health and Population held on Wednesday has decided to vaccinate the students participating in the examinations of Tribhuvan University and other universities against corona. As per the decision, the… Continue reading University students to receive vaccine before examination

Govt appointed Kul Man Ghising as NEA executive director

Newly appointed Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority Kul Man Ghising taking responsibility of Office. Photo Courtesy: Rashtriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: The government has appointed Kul Man Ghising as Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Taking responsibility for the office he expressed his commitment to work to raise the height of Nepal’s energy sector as per the instructions given by the government. Respecting the expectations of the common people, the newly appointed Executive… Continue reading Govt appointed Kul Man Ghising as NEA executive director

Government plans to expand vaccination centers to 16,000

Kathmandu: The government plans to expand the vaccination center against COVID-19 to 16,000. Minister of State for Health and Population Umesh Shrestha has made public the government’s plan to increase the number of vaccination centers to 16,000 through his Twitter account. State Minister Shrestha has written, “There are currently 4,422 vaccination centers. The government has… Continue reading Government plans to expand vaccination centers to 16,000

Lionel Messi agrees Paris St-Germain deal after Barcelona exit – Guillem Balague

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BBC: Lionel Messi has agreed a two-year deal to join Paris St-Germain following his shock exit from Barcelona, says BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague. The deal, which has the option of a third year, is subject to a medical. The Argentina captain, 34, left Barca – the only club he has played for – as… Continue reading Lionel Messi agrees Paris St-Germain deal after Barcelona exit – Guillem Balague

TU students demand online exam

Kathmandu: Students of Tribhuvan University have started a campaign demanding to conduct examinations through alternative means. A video of some students participating in the campaign protesting in front of Padma Kanya Campus on Tuesday has gone viral on social media. The examination for the semester undergraduate level taken by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty… Continue reading TU students demand online exam

Govt to announce new budget to replace ordinance

Kathmandu: The government is going to bring full budget for the current fiscal year 2021/22. Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has mentioned in his letter that he will present a bill in the parliament to replace the budget brought by the KP Sharma Oli-led government through an ordinance. It is mentioned in the white paper that… Continue reading Govt to announce new budget to replace ordinance

Writ petition filed seeking VAT exemption on sanitary pads

Kathmandu: A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking repeal of 13 percent VAT on sanitary pads. Sreena Nepal and Abhudar Bhetwal have filed petitions against the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Women and Children and the Ministry of Law. They claim that it is wrong to impose VAT and customs… Continue reading Writ petition filed seeking VAT exemption on sanitary pads

Massive island forest fire in Greece burns for 7th day

Firefighters operate at Ellinika village on Evia island, about 176 kilometers (110 miles) north of Athens, Greece, Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

ATHENS, Greece (AP): Firefighters and residents battled a massive forest fire on Greece’s second-largest island for a seventh day Monday, fighting to save what they can from flames that have ravaged pristine forests, destroyed homes and businesses and sent thousands fleeing. The smoke and ash from the fire on Evia, a rugged island of forests… Continue reading Massive island forest fire in Greece burns for 7th day

UN scientists warn of worsening global warming

File Photo In this file photo dated Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, a man watches as wildfires approach Kochyli beach near Limni village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece. Photo Courtesy: AP

AP: Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released Monday that the United Nations called a “code red for humanity.” “It’s just guaranteed that it’s going to get worse,” said report co-author… Continue reading UN scientists warn of worsening global warming