NEW DELHI (Reuters): India reported another record number of new COVID-19 infections on Friday and daily deaths hit their highest in more than five months, as it battles a second wave of infections and states complain of a persistent vaccine shortage. Evoking memories of the last national lockdown when tens of thousands of people walked… Continue reading India’s COVID-19 infections, deaths surge as migrants start to flee cities
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8,054 people receive Chinese vaccine against corona
Kathmandu: 8,054 people have been vaccinated against covid-19 in two days. Of those given priority on Wednesday and Thursday, 8,054 were vaccinated. The government has decided to vaccinate people in the age group of 18 to 59 years. The 800,000 doses of Verosel vaccine received with the grant assistance of the Chinese government has been… Continue reading 8,054 people receive Chinese vaccine against corona
Govt permits Nepali curriculum in abroad study
Kathmandu: The government has permission to teach Nepali curriculum abroad. Government spokesperson Parbat Gurung informed that the decision was taken at a meeting of the cabinet on the proposal of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The Nepali community living abroad and organizations working for those communities were seeking permission to teach Nepali courses… Continue reading Govt permits Nepali curriculum in abroad study
Corona infection in 288 people in 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 288 people across the country have been infected with Coronavirus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the PCR test of 4,071 people confirmed the infection in 288 people. Today, the number of confirmed corona infections in Nepal has reached 279,388. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, 127… Continue reading Corona infection in 288 people in 24 hours
Congress proposes to form govt under its own leadership
Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress, the main opposition party, has launched a formal initiative to form a new government under its leadership. Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday held formal discussions with the CPN-Maoist Center and the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) on the equation of the new government. A meeting of the three parties… Continue reading Congress proposes to form govt under its own leadership
Govt urges India to provide corona vaccine purchased by Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepal has requested the Government of India to make arrangements for the expeditious provision of one million doses of vaccine purchased from the Indian company Serum Institute. On Friday, Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali had a telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar. In that context, he has requested to provide one million… Continue reading Govt urges India to provide corona vaccine purchased by Nepal
Kim Jong-un warns of North Korea crisis similar to deadly 90s famine
(BBC): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told citizens to prepare for hard times ahead, following warnings from rights groups that the country faces dire food shortages and economic instability. Speaking at a party conference, Mr Kim appeared to compare the situation to the devastating 1990s famine, estimated to have killed hundreds of thousands. North… Continue reading Kim Jong-un warns of North Korea crisis similar to deadly 90s famine
Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces
(BBC): Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. In a statement shortly after midday, the palace said: “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.” The Duke of Edinburgh, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, had returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March… Continue reading Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces
Corona infection in 332 people in 24 hours
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 332 people in Nepal in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 332 out of 4,006 people tested positive for PCR. The number of confirmed cases of corona in Nepal has reached 279,100, including 332 added. In the last 24 hours, 79… Continue reading Corona infection in 332 people in 24 hours
Beijing becomes most populous city in the world
Kathmandu: The Chinese capital, Beijing, has become the world’s busiest city for billionaires. According to a new report by Forbes magazine, Beijing is the second most populous city in the United States after New York. Last year, 33 billionaires were added to Beijing, bringing the total to 100. In New York, there are 99 billionaires,… Continue reading Beijing becomes most populous city in the world