Kathmandu: One million doses of the corona vaccine purchased by Nepal is expected to arrive in Kathmandu on Sunday. According to spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, out of the two million doses purchased from the Serum Institute of India, one million doses of covishield vaccine will arrive in Kathmandu… Continue reading One million doses of corona vaccine to arrive on Sunday from India
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Airline operators increase airfare
Kathmandu: The Airline Operators Association of Nepal, an umbrella organization of airlines, has increased air fares along with the rise in the price of aviation fuel. As the Nepal Oil Corporation has decided to increase the price of aviation fuel by Rs. As per the decision, the airline affiliated to the association will implement the… Continue reading Airline operators increase airfare
Prime Minister dissatisfied with the Election Commission
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed dissatisfaction over the Election Commission’s poor preparation for the mid-term elections. Stating that the election program has not been published yet, he warned not to conspire against the announced election. “The body that should hold the election should prepare for the election in time. Speaking on the… Continue reading Prime Minister dissatisfied with the Election Commission
Teacher arrested for sexually abusing students
Kathmandu: A teacher has been arrested in Kanchanpur on charge of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. Madhuvilas Dhungana, 53, a teacher of Mahakali Secondary School in Belauri Municipality-6 has been arrested for sexually abusing a girl studying in class 6 of the same school. According to the District Police Office, Kanchanpur, Deputy Superintendent of Police… Continue reading Teacher arrested for sexually abusing students
Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison ‘will not be intimidated by tech giant
(BBC): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said his government will not be intimidated by Facebook blocking news feeds to users. He described the move to “unfriend Australia” as arrogant and disappointing. Facebook is responding to a proposed law that would make tech giants pay for news content on their platforms. Australians on Thursday woke… Continue reading Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison ‘will not be intimidated by tech giant
Nepal Army to clean six peaks
Kathmandu: The Nepal Army is set to clear six mountains of the country. In 2019 Nepal Army had cleaned Mt Everest. This year army is planning to celan Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Pumori, Mt Amadablam, Mt Makalu and Mt Dhaulagiri.The army has targeted to collect 35 tonnes of garbage by cleaning the base camp… Continue reading Nepal Army to clean six peaks
Two CIB research officers receive international award
Kathmandu: Two investigating officers of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police have received international awards. CIB Police Inspector Surdashan Panthi and Deputy Inspector Birendra Singh Johari, who played a key role in the arrest of notorious wildlife smuggler Kunjok Chhiring Tamang, have been awarded with the Fifth Asia Environmental Enforcement Award 2020. According… Continue reading Two CIB research officers receive international award
Govt to allow private sector to bring corona vaccine
Kathmandu: The government is preparing to allow private companies to bring the corona vaccine. Minister for Health and Population Hridayesh Tripathi informed that the decision will be taken by the cabinet with certain criteria. Speaking at a press conference at the ministry on Thursday, Minister Tripathi said, “The government will not buy the vaccines brought… Continue reading Govt to allow private sector to bring corona vaccine
Deuba says Nepal congress is ready to accept court’s decision regarding election
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has led the country towards polarization by abruptly dissolving the House of Representatives. Stating that the country is divided into pros and cons for the restoration of the parliament, he said that the decision of the court would be acceptable.… Continue reading Deuba says Nepal congress is ready to accept court’s decision regarding election
US ambassador said he has not asked Nepal to be pro-American
Kathmandu: US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry has said that he has never asked Nepal to be pro-American and join any American alliance. Addressing the officers at the Command and Staff College of the Nepal Army today, he said that they have always urged Nepal to be pro-Nepali. “We are always asking Nepal to be… Continue reading US ambassador said he has not asked Nepal to be pro-American