Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has clarified that the treatment of corona infected could not be provided free of cost due to declining income of hospitals.Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population Laxman Aryal said that the decision was taken after the number of patients in the covid-19 pandemic decreased and the… Continue reading Free treatment of covid halted after hospital’s income decrease; Health Secretary Aryal
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Parliamentary committee directs to provide free covid treatment
Kathmandu: The Education and Health Committee of the Parliament has directed the government to test and treat Covid-19 free of cost even though the government has to cut the budget for other sectors.In a meeting held on Friday through virtual platform, the committee has given suggestions and instructions for making free corona test and treatment… Continue reading Parliamentary committee directs to provide free covid treatment
Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House
WASHINGTON (AP): Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to carry the White House, securing victories in the “blue wall” battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan and narrowing President Donald Trump’s path.With just a handful of states still up for grabs, Trump tried to press his case in court in… Continue reading Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House
U.S. sets new record for increase in COVID-19 cases day after election
(Reuters): The United States set a one-day record for new coronavirus cases on Wednesday with at least 102,591 new infections and as hospitals in several states reported a rising tide of patients, according to a Reuters tally.Nine states reported record one-day increases in cases on Wednesday: Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Washington… Continue reading U.S. sets new record for increase in COVID-19 cases day after election
Samsung consumer electronics sales boosted by India’s festive season
NEW DELHI (Reuters): Samsung Electronics Co is seeing a big surge in consumer appliance sales during India’s festive season, a senior company executive said, helped by pent-up demand following a nationwide lockdown to battle the coronavirus pandemic.A slew of new launches across categories like televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines as well as financing schemes have… Continue reading Samsung consumer electronics sales boosted by India’s festive season
Big Bash League from December 10
Kathmandu: The Australian T20 League Big Bash League is set to begin on December 10. Cricket Australia has unveiled a changed game schedule for the BBL this season.Although the dates of all 56 games of the season have been made public, only 21 matches will be played till December 31.In the opening game, Hobart Hurricane… Continue reading Big Bash League from December 10
Nepali football team departs for Bangladesh
Kathmandu: The Nepali national men’s football team has left for Dhaka, Bangladesh today to play two friendly matches.A total of 34 members including 25 players and the rest of the officials left for Dhaka in the morning through Himalayan Airlines.Nepal will play a friendly match against Bangladesh on November 13 and 17 in Dhaka. Before… Continue reading Nepali football team departs for Bangladesh
Watercolor Society Nepal exhibits to organize world’s longest relay art
Kathmandu: The International Watercolor Society (IWS) Nepal is taking the initiative to set a world record through the ‘Art Demonstration’ program.The IWS Nepal has been working to exhibit and promote the works of Nepali artists in an international platform. In addition, it involves participating Nepali artists in various art programs and inviting famous foreign artists… Continue reading Watercolor Society Nepal exhibits to organize world’s longest relay art
PM Oli convened a meeting of party leaders and cadre
Kathmandu: Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has convened a gathering of leaders and cadres close to him through online platform, Zoom meeting. PM Oli has informed about the controversy within the party during the meeting.He said that he is trying to save the party unity even though the party is in… Continue reading PM Oli convened a meeting of party leaders and cadre
Supreme Court did not allow review of decision to make covid treatment free
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has said that the order given for free covid-19 testing and treatment will not be reviewed.The Ministry of Health and Population had filed a review petition to rectify the Supreme Court’s order to test and treat Corona free of cost.A bench of Justices Harikrishna Karki, Sapana Malla Pradhan and Purushottam Bhandari… Continue reading Supreme Court did not allow review of decision to make covid treatment free