(The Guardian): A vast expanse of Amazon rainforest seven times larger than Greater London was destroyed over the last year as deforestation surged to a 12-year high under Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro. Figures released by the Brazilian space institute, Inpe, on Monday showed at least 11,088 sq km of rainforest was razed between August… Continue reading Amazon deforestation surges to 12-year high under Bolsonaro
33rd World AIDS being observed
Kathmandu: The 33rd World AIDS Day is being celebrated today with an awareness program. Various programs are being held today with the slogan of global solidarity and shared responsibility for HIV control and prevention. The corona virus epidemic has posed a growing challenge to access to health care for HIV-infected and HIV-infected groups. As doctor… Continue reading 33rd World AIDS being observed
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
(AP): Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection — ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens. Multiple vaccine candidates must succeed for the world to stamp out… Continue reading Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Laying of foundation stone of 396 local level hospital buildings in one day
Kathmandu: The government has laid the foundation stone of a hospital building today for the construction of 396 local level basic hospitals in the country. The government has laid the foundation stone of 396 hospital buildings today with the objective of providing basic health services to the local level. The Ministry of Health and Population… Continue reading Laying of foundation stone of 396 local level hospital buildings in one day
No municipality will remain without hospitals: Health Minister Dhakal
Kathmandu: Minister for Health and Population Bhanubhakta Dhakal laid the foundation stone of the new building of the Provincial Infectious Diseases Hospital and Emergency Room of Bharatpur Hospital in Bharatpur, Chitwan on Monday afternoon. While the government laid the foundation stone of the hospital at 396 local levels on Monday, Health Minister Dhakal reached Chitwan… Continue reading No municipality will remain without hospitals: Health Minister Dhakal
Pashupatinath temple will be opened from December 16
Kathmandu (RSS): The Pashupatinath temple, which has been closed since April, will be reopened to devotees from December 16. The Pashupati Area Development Fund has stated that it has been decided to open the temple by adopting the method of health security by maintaining physical distance. Member Secretary of the Fund, Dr. Pradip Dhakal, informed… Continue reading Pashupatinath temple will be opened from December 16
Telecom’s 4G service reached all districts
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecom’s 4G service has reached all 77 districts. Nepal Telecom, a government-owned company that started 4G service from Kathmandu and Pokhara for the first time in 2016, has expanded 4G service in all 77 districts. According to the company, the quality of the service would not be consistent as the geographical and terrestrial… Continue reading Telecom’s 4G service reached all districts
“China’s defense minister’s visit should not go with India, independent relations should be maintained with both countries”
Kathmandu: Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, Rajan Bhattarai has urged the Chinese Defense Minister not to link his visit to Nepal with India. Stating that Nepal is an independent country and its relations with its neighbors will be free, he urged Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe’s visit to Nepal not to be linked… Continue reading “China’s defense minister’s visit should not go with India, independent relations should be maintained with both countries”
U.S. Supreme Court weighs Trump bid to bar illegal immigrants from census totals
WASHINGTON (Reuters): The Supreme Court on Monday is set to take up President Donald Trump’s unprecedented and contentious effort to exclude illegal immigrants from the population totals used to allocate U.S. House of Representatives districts to states. The challengers to Trump’s July directive include various states led by New York, cities, counties and immigrant rights… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court weighs Trump bid to bar illegal immigrants from census totals
Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Jones
LOS ANGELES (AP): Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and heard the opening bell in a boxing ring for the first time in 15 years. The former heavyweight champion of the world traded lively punches with Roy Jones Jr. for eight entertaining rounds that ended with two middle-aged legends wearily… Continue reading Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Jones