China increasing number of people for coronavirus vaccines

File photo. A staff member tests samples of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at a production plant of SinoPharm in Beijing. Photo courtesy: Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP):  China is rapidly increasing the number of people receiving its experimental coronavirus vaccines, with a city offering one to the general public and a biotech company providing another free to students going abroad. As reported on Associated Press (AP) the city of Jiaxing, south of Shanghai, is offering a vaccine under development… Continue reading China increasing number of people for coronavirus vaccines

Nepal’s per capita income reached $1,115: IMF

Kathmandu: The average income of Nepali citizens has increased at a time when the global economy is in a recession due to the coronavirus epidemic and Nepal’s economic growth is also in a phase of deflation. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) per capita income of Nepalis has reached 1,115 US dollars. In the… Continue reading Nepal’s per capita income reached $1,115: IMF

Govt warns against settling rape case through reconciliation

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) has issued a circular to all the 753 local levels, directing them to act in line with the recent directive of the Office of Attorney General (OAG) against those accused of rape. In response to a letter received from the OAG on October 15, the… Continue reading Govt warns against settling rape case through reconciliation

Foreigners allowed to come to Nepal starting from Saturday

file photo; Tourists enjoying sightseeing at Chitwan National Park. Photo courtesy: Nepal Tourism Board

Quarantine is mandatory Kathmandu: Starting from October 17, the Nepal government has allowed foreign tourists to visit Nepal. However, despite lots of requests from stakeholders, the government has made quarantine mandatory for tourists. Nepal government has started visa services for tourists coming for mountaineering and trekking activities. However, tourists coming to Nepal will have to… Continue reading Foreigners allowed to come to Nepal starting from Saturday

Government’s aim is to end poverty and establish prosperity: Prime Minister Oli

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that the government’s target is to end poverty and establish prosperity in the country. Extending his wishes on the occasion of International Poverty Alleviation Day, 2020, PM Oli has said that modern agriculture, industrial development, job creation, entrepreneurship, social security and equitable distribution of opportunities would be… Continue reading Government’s aim is to end poverty and establish prosperity: Prime Minister Oli