Kathmandu: The government has started the process to procure additional five million doses of corona vaccine. The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that the process for procurement of additional vaccines has already started in the sub-committee under the Education and Health Committee of the Parliament.So far, Nepal has purchased two million doses of… Continue reading Govt begins procurement process for five million more vaccines
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President Bhandari convenes House of Representatives meeting on March 7
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has called for a winter session of the House of Representatives for next Sunday. As per the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, President Bhandari has convened a meeting on March 7 at 4 pm. As per the order of the Supreme Court, the meeting of the Council of Ministers… Continue reading President Bhandari convenes House of Representatives meeting on March 7
People die in Biratnagar after consuming hand-sanitizer
Kathmandu: Two people have died in Biratnagar on the same day due to the consumption of hand-sanitizer. A man and a woman died while undergoing treatment at Koshi Hospital, Biratnagar. According to Morang District Police Office Dinesh Mandal, 60, of Jahada Gaonpalika-4 of Morang died on Monday morning after consuming sanitizer during a dispute with… Continue reading People die in Biratnagar after consuming hand-sanitizer
China to provide additional 300,000 doses of vaccine to Nepal
Kathmandu: China has increased the number of Covid-19 vaccines given to Nepal to 800,000 doses. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanchi said in a tweet on Monday evening that China has decided to give 800,000 doses of vaccine to Nepal as a grant. Initially, China announced 300,000 doses, but later increased it to 500,000. Since… Continue reading China to provide additional 300,000 doses of vaccine to Nepal
Pre-monsoon begins from today
Kathmandu: The pre-monsoon season has started from today. The pre-monsoon has started immediately after the end of the winter season. Meteorologists said the pre-monsoon season will last for three months from March 1. March, April and May are the pre-monsoon seasons. Then the monsoon begins. During the pre-monsoon, there is a lot of wind in… Continue reading Pre-monsoon begins from today
At Least 18 Killed By Myanmar Security Forces In Deadliest Day Since Coup
(NPR): One week ago, Myanmar military forces warned pro-democracy protesters that if their demonstrations continued, there would be further loss of life. The military has made good on its threat. Sunday was the bloodiest day in Myanmar since a military junta seized power there one month ago. According to the United Nations Human Rights Office,… Continue reading At Least 18 Killed By Myanmar Security Forces In Deadliest Day Since Coup
MPs to be vaccinated against corona
Kathmandu: Member of Parliament will be vaccinated against the corona virus (Covid-19). According to the Parliament Secretariat, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Population, the vaccination of the MPs and the staff of the Parliament Secretariat is going to be done this week. According to the secretariat, they can go to the Civil… Continue reading MPs to be vaccinated against corona
‘Nepal is second most peaceful country in South Asia’
Kathmandu: A study has revealed that Nepal is the second most peaceful country in South Asia. According to a study conducted by the Global Peace Index, Nepal is the second most peaceful country out of seven countries in South Asia. The study did not mention the Maldives. According to the Global Peace Index 2020, Bhutan… Continue reading ‘Nepal is second most peaceful country in South Asia’
Appointment of Constitutional Bodies Contrary to the essence of the Constitution: Bar Association
Kathmandu: The Nepal Bar Association, an umbrella organization of legal practitioners, has termed the appointment of constitutional body officials without a parliamentary hearing as against the constitution. The annual general assembly of the Bar Association and the meeting of the 47th Central Executive Council held on Saturday stated that Article 292 of the Constitution of… Continue reading Appointment of Constitutional Bodies Contrary to the essence of the Constitution: Bar Association
Internet disruption reported in southeast Iran amid unrest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): Iran’s impoverished southeast has been experiencing wide disruptions of internet services, experts said, as unrest gripped the remote province after fatal border shootings. Several rights groups reported in a joint statement that authorities shut down the mobile data network in the restive province of Sistan and Baluchestan, calling the disruptions… Continue reading Internet disruption reported in southeast Iran amid unrest