Kathmandu: The agitating Nepal Bar Association is holding a protest program in the Supreme Court demanding the resignation of Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher JBR. The association is going to hold a protest program in the Supreme Court from 10 am to 11 am today. The protest will last for three days from today. Stating that… Continue reading Nepal Bar to protest against Chief Justice
G-20 opens with call for more vaccines for poor countries
ROME (AP): Italy’s Premier Mario Draghi opened a conference of the world’s powerhouse economies with a sharp call to pick up the pace in getting vaccines to poor countries, calling the gaping global COVID-19 vaccine gap “morally unacceptable.” Draghi, the host for the two-day Group of 20 summit in Rome, said Saturday that only 3%… Continue reading G-20 opens with call for more vaccines for poor countries
NOC raise prices of petrol, diesel and gas
Kathmandu: The government has again increased fuel prices. The Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel including cooking gas with effect from last night. As the price of petroleum products continues to rise in the international market, the corporation has fixed the price of petrol at Rs. 133… Continue reading NOC raise prices of petrol, diesel and gas
Nepal’s second defeat in AFC Under-23 qualifiers
Kathmandu: Nepal has faced its second defeat in the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. In last night’s match, Nepal lost to host Tajikistan 6-0 and suffered its second consecutive defeat. With the loss to Tajikistan, Nepal is out of the group stage. Meanwhile, this is Tajikistan’s second consecutive victory. Earlier, Tajikistan had defeated Lebanon in… Continue reading Nepal’s second defeat in AFC Under-23 qualifiers
15,036 delegates to participate in 10th general convention of CPN-UML
Kathmandu: The CPN-UML is expected to have 1,536 delegates in the 10th National General Convention. A meeting of the standing committee held at the Tulsilal Memorial Foundation in Lalitpur on Thursday decided to have 1,536 delegates. The decision will be approved by the Central Committee meeting.
Beni-Jomsom road section to remain close for 10 hours daily from today
Kathmandu: The Myagdi-Beni-Jomsom-Korala road section will be closed for 10 hours daily from today for the maintanence. According to the District Police Office, Myagdi, the road will be closed for 10 hours daily in the morning and afternoon from this morning until further notice. Vehicles had to be stopped at Kavrevir of Annapurna Ruralmunicipality-3 Dana… Continue reading Beni-Jomsom road section to remain close for 10 hours daily from today
In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP): Like many companies in trouble before it, Facebook is changing its name and logo. Facebook Inc. is now called Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the “ metaverse.” But the social network… Continue reading In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta
PM directs to arrange vaccination for all citizens till mid-April
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has directed the concerned authorities to administer the vaccine to all the citizens as per the target of the government by mid-April. Prime Minister Deuba said that free vaccine would be provided to the citizens. ‘Let’s ask for vaccinations from donors too. Let’s request Let’s buy it ourselves but… Continue reading PM directs to arrange vaccination for all citizens till mid-April
Govt to provide up to 65 percent relief to flood victim farmers
Kathmandu: The government has decided to provide relief up to 65 percent of the damage to paddy farmers due to floods, landslides and inundation. Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada informed that the cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided to provide relief up to 65 percent of the loss to the farmers with less… Continue reading Govt to provide up to 65 percent relief to flood victim farmers
Government of Nepal and the World Bank Launch $60 million Nurturing Excellence in Higher Education Program
Kathmandu: The Nurturing Excellence in Higher Education Program (NEHEP) was jointly launched on October 26 by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and the World Bank.The five-year program aims to improve the quality and labor market relevance of Nepal’s higher education, scale up collaborative research and online learning, and expand access… Continue reading Government of Nepal and the World Bank Launch $60 million Nurturing Excellence in Higher Education Program