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(BBC): US President Joe Biden has called for trillions in spending aimed at re-igniting America’s economic growth by upgrading its crumbling infrastructure and tackling climate change. The $2.3tn (£1.7tn) proposal would direct billions to initiatives such as charging stations for electric vehicles and eliminating lead water pipes. The spending would be partially offset by raising… Continue reading Biden unveils ‘once in a generation’ spending plan

Kathmandu: Finally after many days Kathmandu has witnessed rainfall on Wednesday evening. According to the Weather Forecast Division, light rain has fallen in Kathmandu Valley, Gandaki Pradesh and hilly areas of Province 1.The division has stated that the rainfall will reduce the air pollution and dust, but it would not end completely.Rainfall is also unlikely… Continue reading Rainfall in Kathmandu

Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The National Concern and Coordination Committee has taken information from the National Planning Commission and the Central Statistic Bureau about the preparations for the upcoming census and the progress of the work so far. The committee has drawn the attention of the commission and the department to ensure that there is… Continue reading Preparations for the national census are in full swing

Kathmandu: A study has shown that Nepal’s progress in hunger is improving. The ‘Global Hunger Index Report 2020’ prepared by the Global Hunger Index (GHI) shows that Nepal has gone from risky to moderate. According to a public report at a program organized in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Nepal is ranked 73rd out of 107 countries… Continue reading Nepal’s progress on hunger management is improving

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced an increase in social security allowances. Speaking at the annual function of the Reporters Club, Prime Minister Adholi said that the social security allowance would be increased with effect from mid-July. Prime Minister Oli also said that more than five billion rupees would be distributed for the… Continue reading PM announces to increase social security allowances

Kathmandu: Indian Army has handed over 100,000 doses of covid-19 vaccines to Nepali Army. In a ceremony organized at Nepal Army Headquarters, Tundikhel today, the vaccines were handed over by Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra to the Chief of Army Staff of the Nepali Army General Puran Chandra Thapa. Chief of the Army Staff of Indian… Continue reading Indian army handover 100,000 covid-19 vaccine doses to Nepali Army

Kathmandu: The government is preparing to set up a ‘Satya Mohan Joshi Secondary School’ in the name of Satya Mohan Joshi, a cultural expert and man of the century. The Ministry of Education has started preparations to open a school in Joshi’s name as per the wishes of President Vidyadevi Bhandari. Minister for Education, Science… Continue reading Govt preparing to open school in name of culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi

Kathmandu: The government has started implementing health insurance boards in 77 districts in the current fiscal year. After paying Rs 3,500 to a family of up to five people through the insurance program, the members of the household can get free medical treatment at a hospital designated by the government. After having more than 5… Continue reading Govt to implement health insurance program in all 77 districts

Simkot (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The air service, which is the main means of transportation in Humla, has been affected for the past two days. The air service at Simkot Airport has been affected for the past two days due to heavy rains in the district. All air services from Nepalgunj and Surkhet have been closed… Continue reading Hazy weather affect air services in Humla for past two days

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed to close educational institutions across the country for four days. An emergency meeting chaired by Minister Krishna Gopal Shrestha at the ministry has decided to close all educational institutions so that the health of children is not affected by air pollution. According to the decision,… Continue reading Govt directs to close educational institutions owing bad weather