Kathmandu: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $75 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to support access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and equitable vaccine distribution by strengthening Nepal’s health and vaccination system. The financing is expected to facilitate vaccination of at least one-third of the population through an equitable… Continue reading World Bank to provide $75 mn to Nepal for COVID-19 vaccines
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Mars rover sends back grinding, squealing sounds of driving
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): NASA’s newest Mars rover has sent back the first-ever sounds of driving on the red planet — a grinding, clanking, banging affair that by Earth standards would be pretty worrisome. The noises made by Perseverance’s six metal wheels and suspension on the first test drive two weeks ago are part of… Continue reading Mars rover sends back grinding, squealing sounds of driving
Nokia signs 5G equipment deal with AT&T
HELSINKI (Reuters): Nokia has signed a five-year deal with AT&T to deploy a 5G network on the mobile operator’s C-Band spectrum in parts of the United States, the Finnish company said on Thursday.Nokia said its portfolio for C-Band, meaning satellite transmissions in the 4-8GHz frequency range, includes support for different 5G networks, cloud-based implementations and… Continue reading Nokia signs 5G equipment deal with AT&T
U.S. plans to send four million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Mexico, Canada – official
WASHINGTON (Reuters): The United States plans to send roughly 4 million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine that it is not using to Mexico and Canada in loan deals with the two countries, an administration official told Reuters on Thursday. Mexico will receive 2.5 million doses of the vaccine and Canada will receive 1.5 million doses,… Continue reading U.S. plans to send four million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Mexico, Canada – official
Champions League: Chelsea beat Atletico in the quarterfinals after 7 years
Kathmandu: English club Chelsea have reached the quarterfinals of the European Champions League after seven years. Chelsea beat Spanish club Atletico Madrid 2-0 in the second leg of the last 16 on Wednesday night to secure a place in the quarterfinals. London club Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 and won 3-0 overall. Hakim GH… Continue reading Champions League: Chelsea beat Atletico in the quarterfinals after 7 years
Nepali Congress leader Koirala passes away
Kathmandu: Former central member of Nepali Congress and founding mayor of Biratnagar, Ashok Koirala has passed away. Koirala, 77, who was also a member of the Constituent Assembly, died on Thursday. Koirala had a heart problem. He was admitted to a neuro hospital with pneumonia. Koirala, who was admitted to the Neuro Hospital on Tuesday… Continue reading Nepali Congress leader Koirala passes away
Corona vaccination campaign halted
Kathmandu: The current corona vaccination campaign in Nepal has been postponed. The campaign has been postponed due to non-receipt of 1 million doses of vaccines purchased from the Serum Institute of India. The vaccination campaign was launched in January after India provided one million corona vaccine. After vaccinating the frontliner, the government had even paid… Continue reading Corona vaccination campaign halted
QR code payment increases
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced QR codes in various sectors to promote digital payment system and the number of payers through codes has increased. Till last month, the minimum amount paid through QR code was Rs. 500 million in January. As per the report made public by Nepal Rastra Bank, more than Rs.… Continue reading QR code payment increases
Former communist leaders in gathering of CPN-Nepal faction
Kathmandu: Former Communist leaders have also attended the national gathering of the CPN-UML’s Nepal group. Former Communist leaders Mohan Chandra Adhikari, Siddhilal Singh, Modnath Prashrita and Kamal Koirala were also present on the occasion. Program organizer Surendra Pandey has made them guests. Leaders and activists from different districts have attended the meeting. The meeting was… Continue reading Former communist leaders in gathering of CPN-Nepal faction
Govt warns to get permission for adventurous recreational activities
Kathmandu: The government has called for mandatory permission before engaging in adventure sports and recreational activities. According to the Tourism Industry Service Flow Directive 2070 BS, mandatory permission must be obtained from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Department of Tourism before conducting adventure and recreational sports and activities. However, the information… Continue reading Govt warns to get permission for adventurous recreational activities