Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 135 more people have been infected with the corona virus while one has died. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 135 people have been tested infected in 3,041 tests. Along with this, the number of active infected with corona virus has reached 1,439. In the last 24… Continue reading 135 people tested covid positive, 1 died
5 people arrested for selling street children’s kidneys
Kathmandu: The police have arrested five people on the charge of stealing the kidneys of street children and selling them. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the police arrested Dhan Bahadur Roka of Ramechhap, Vijay Kunwar of Gulmi, Dhupendra Shahi and Bimal Bahadur Shahi of Dailekh and Ashish Tamang of Jhapa. According to the police,… Continue reading 5 people arrested for selling street children’s kidneys
Students to get second dose of covid vaccine from Monday
Kathmandu: The government has announced to give second dose of covid vaccine to children in 27 districts between the ages of 5 and 12 starting from Monday. Those children who have received first dose of vaccine against corona can receive second dose of vaccine from Monday till July 24 at their own schools or nearby… Continue reading Students to get second dose of covid vaccine from Monday
Health Minister claims govt is capable enough to prevent another wave of covid pandemic
Kathmandu: Health and Population Minister Bhawani Prasad Khapung has claim that the Ministry of Health and Population is capable enough to prevent another wave of covid pandemic. Minister Khapung has claimed that the Nepalese government is capable of controlling the spread of the covid epidemic. Speaking at a program organized by the Institute of Medical… Continue reading Health Minister claims govt is capable enough to prevent another wave of covid pandemic
Govt continues ban on import of luxury goods untill August 30
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply has continued the ban on 10 items that were banned from import with more strictness. On Sunday, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply published a notice in the Nepal Gazette informing that the ban has been continued until August 30. According to the Nepal Gazette, the… Continue reading Govt continues ban on import of luxury goods untill August 30
NYC adopts ‘single-dose’ monkeypox vaccine strategy
(New York Daily News): New York State Mayor Adams’ administration is dipping into the city’s monkeypox vaccine reserves in order to get as many first shots into arms as possible, flouting federal guidance to address severe supply shortages in the city as cases continue to mount. In a statement late Friday, the city Health Department… Continue reading NYC adopts ‘single-dose’ monkeypox vaccine strategy
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of Donald, dies at 73 in NYC apartment after fall
(New York Daily News): Ivana Trump, ex- wife of former president of the United States of America, was found dead Thursday inside her Upper East Side home. She was 73. Detectives believe Trump was fatally injured in a fall down the stairs of her apartment, perhaps after a medical episode, as reported by the New… Continue reading Ivana Trump, ex-wife of Donald, dies at 73 in NYC apartment after fall
Himalaya Airlines begin Kathmandu-Kuwait flight
Kathmandu: Himalaya Airlines has started Kathmandu-Kuwait flights as its eighth destination from Friday. Airlines will operate Kathmandu-Kuwait flights every Friday and Kuwait-Kathmandu flights every Saturday. Kuwait is an important destination especially for Nepalis who go for employment and business purposes. An air service agreement was signed between Nepal and Kuwait in 2006. Himalaya Airlines has… Continue reading Himalaya Airlines begin Kathmandu-Kuwait flight
Corona infection detected in 205 people
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 205 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, infection has been confirmed in 205 people out of 3,900 tests. In the last 24 hours, the number of people who have been cured of corona infection is 51. As of Saturday,… Continue reading Corona infection detected in 205 people
Sri Lanka seeks way forward after president quits
(BBC): Sri Lanka is seeking a way out of political and economic chaos after its President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned and fled the country. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as temporary leader on Friday and has the ruling party’s backing to take the role permanently. This makes him the favourite when a new president… Continue reading Sri Lanka seeks way forward after president quits