‘Plasma Connect’ website to prevent plasma shortage

Kathmandu: The “Plasma Connect” website has been launched to treat corona infections and prevent plasma shortages. This website has been developed in collaboration with Lions Club of Kathmandu, Dayalo, Samarth Nepal, Janata Clinic, Everything Creatives, Saja Yuva, Sparrow, Khalti, Nepal National Hospital, Marwadi Yuva Manch and others. This website is designed to connect patients and… Continue reading ‘Plasma Connect’ website to prevent plasma shortage

Debates over, Trump and Biden enter campaign’s 11-day homestretch

U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., October 22, 2020. Photo courtesy: Reuters

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden begin a sprint through the final 11 days of the U.S. presidential race on Friday, a day after battling over the COVID-19 pandemic and personal integrity in their second and final debate.Trump, 74, will hold two rallies in the battleground state of Florida, where… Continue reading Debates over, Trump and Biden enter campaign’s 11-day homestretch

Prince of Bahrain returns home after climbing two mountains of Nepal

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Kathmandu: Prince Mohammed Hamad Mohammed Al Khalifa of Bahrain has returned home on Friday after successfully climbing Mount Manaslu and Mt Lubuche. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai bade farewell to Prince Khalifa at Tribhuvan International Airport. Prince Khalifa, who did not know about the mountains, said that he was thrilled when… Continue reading Prince of Bahrain returns home after climbing two mountains of Nepal

PM claims, govt will provide treatment to covid patients

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has given a defensive statement in the name of the country.Earlier, the government had asked patients with corona to treat themselves. But Prime Minister Oli, speaking on behalf of the nation, said, “The state has not told the government to do whatever it can to survive on its own.… Continue reading PM claims, govt will provide treatment to covid patients

Nepal will not participate in Oscars next year

Kathmandu: No film from Nepal will be participating in the 93rd edition of the Oscar Awards to be held in the United States next year. Nepal’s International Feature Film Selection Committee has decided not to send any film for this year. A statement issued by the committee said, “While reviewing the two films received by… Continue reading Nepal will not participate in Oscars next year

MoALD to implement at least one agricultural pride project in every province

Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ghanshyam Bhusal has said that at least one agricultural pride project is being planned in each province. He said that a feasibility study would be carried out in Kamala Municipality and Janak Nandani Municipality of Dhanusha in an initial phase. He claimed that the dilemma of local farmers in… Continue reading MoALD to implement at least one agricultural pride project in every province

Explainer: Red mirage, blue mirage – Beware of early U.S. election wins

Vehicles drive through to drop off their mail-in ballots at the Registrar of Voters for San Diego County in San Diego, California, U.S., October 19, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake - RC2XLJ92RYFN

(Reuters) – Imagine that the polls have closed in Florida, counties are beginning to report early vote counts, and it looks like former Vice President Joe Biden is way ahead. An hour later, Pennsylvania counties begin to report and it seems to be a slam dunk for U.S. President Donald Trump.Don’t be fooled, voting experts… Continue reading Explainer: Red mirage, blue mirage – Beware of early U.S. election wins

Lukla airport to remain close for uncertain period

Kathmandu: Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality of Solukhumbu district has announced to halt flight operations for uncertain period. Considering the increasing infection of covid-19, tthe rural municipality has decided to halt flight operations for a few days. Starting from Friday the airport will remain close. The rural municipality has sent a letter to the airline… Continue reading Lukla airport to remain close for uncertain period