Govt unveils budget of Rs 1.64 trillion for FY 2021-22

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Kathmandu: The government has released a Rs 1.64 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2021-22, which is heavily distributed. The government intends to spend Rs 678.61 billion on recurrent expenditures out of the overall budget. Similarly, Rs 347 billion has been set aside for capital expenditure and Rs 207 billion has been set aside for… Continue reading Govt unveils budget of Rs 1.64 trillion for FY 2021-22

Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

The Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia once housed 500 children. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(BBC): A mass grave containing the remains of 215 children has been found in Canada at a former residential school set up to assimilate indigenous people. The children were students at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia that closed in 1978. The discovery was announced on Thursday by the chief of the Tk’emlups… Continue reading Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

Prez Bhandari writes letter to US president for vaccine assistance

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Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has written a letter to US President Joe Biden requesting Nepal to provide vaccination assistance against coronavirus. According to the Nepal Embassy in the United States, Nepal’s ambassador to the United States, Yuvaraj Khatiwada, handed over the letter sent by President Bhandari to Biden to senior adviser Irwin Masinga at… Continue reading Prez Bhandari writes letter to US president for vaccine assistance

Climate improved as impacts of cyclone diminishing

Kathmandu: The weather has started improving from today. According to Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather has changed for the past five days due to Cyclone Yaas in the Bay of Bengal. There is no possibility of continuous rain like yesterday even if it rains due to cloud cover in different parts of the country. The… Continue reading Climate improved as impacts of cyclone diminishing

Deuba accuse President and PM for not having republic nature

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has accused the President and the Prime Minister of not having the culture of a republic. Giving best wishes on the occasion of Republic Day, Deuba said that the success of any state system depends on the character and behavior of the leader who leads it. “If the… Continue reading Deuba accuse President and PM for not having republic nature

President decides to release 430 prisoners on Republic Day

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has decided to release 430 prisoners. On the recommendation of the cabinet, on the occasion of the 14th Republic Day, President Bhandari decided to release 430 prisoners and pardoned them. According to Article 276 of the Constitution of Nepal, the remaining 430 people have been released on the basis of… Continue reading President decides to release 430 prisoners on Republic Day

COVID-19 infection declining in 24 states of India

File Photo A nurse attends to a patient at a free COVID-19 care center being operated by a Sikh voluntary organization in Ghaziabad, outskirts ofNew Delhi, India, Monday, May 17, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

Kathmandu: The number of people infected with the corona virus has started declining in 24 states of India. According to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, the number of infected people is declining in 24 states. The number of infected people has been declining in the last… Continue reading COVID-19 infection declining in 24 states of India

Govt decides to resume regular intl flights in three more destinations

Kathmandu: The government has decided to open regular flights to three more international destinations. Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) has stated that the the cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided to open regular flights to China, Qatar and Turkey from June 1. One flight a week will be operated from these destinations.… Continue reading Govt decides to resume regular intl flights in three more destinations