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
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Govt appointed Kul Man Ghising as NEA executive director
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
Another 3,481 people infected,30 died
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 3,481 people have been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 2,616 out of 10,907 PCR tests and 865 out of 5,749 antigen tests tested positive. Of them, 964 have been found infected in Kathmandu Valley. In the last… Continue reading Another 3,481 people infected,30 died
Lionel Messi agrees Paris St-Germain deal after Barcelona exit – Guillem Balague
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
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
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