Kathmandu: The global economy is expected to expand 5.6 percent in 2021, the fastest post-recession pace in 80 years, largely on strong rebounds from a few major economies. However, many emerging market and developing economies continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, the World Bank says in its June 2021 Global Economic… Continue reading “Output to remain below pre-COVID trends despite robust rebound by US and China”
Corona infection in another 5,153 people, 108 dies
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 5,153 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus. Out of 12,065 PCR tests 3,870 and out of 5,611 antigen tests, 1,283 people have been tested positive. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 108 people have died and 6,570 have been recovered from corona… Continue reading Corona infection in another 5,153 people, 108 dies
Health ministry urges to complain against overcharging hospitals
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has requested to complain against the health institution for charging more than the prescribed fee for the treatment of covid-19. The ministry has requested the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Ministry of Social Development, District Administration Office and the municipality to register complaints against such health institutions… Continue reading Health ministry urges to complain against overcharging hospitals
Dead bodies of Nepali migrants stranded in Malaysia due to flight ban
Kathmandu: The bodies of 35 Nepalis have been stranded in Malaysia due to the restrictions on international flights. According to Nepal Embassy in Malaysia, the bodies of about 35 Nepalis have been stranded in Malaysia alone within a month of the government shutting down international flights to prevent corona infection. According to the embassy, the… Continue reading Dead bodies of Nepali migrants stranded in Malaysia due to flight ban
Nepal lost 3-0 to Jordan
Kathmandu: Nepal has lost 3-0 to Jordan in the Group B match of the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers. Earlier, Nepal win against Chinese Taipei with a 2-0 score however, it could not score against Jordan. Jordan secured its first two goals in the first half and third goal in the second… Continue reading Nepal lost 3-0 to Jordan
4,472 people infected, 7,000 recovered from corona in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: A total of 4,472 people have been infected with the corona virus in Nepal in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, among the PCR/RT test on 1,202 people and antigent test on 5,101 people, 4,472 people have been confirmed positive. Now, the number of confirmed cases of corona… Continue reading 4,472 people infected, 7,000 recovered from corona in last 24 hours
NAC drops airfare after ATF price drops in international sector
Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation has reduced the price of air turbine fuel (ATF) towards international sector. The airline companies had complained earlier saying that the competitiveness of the airlines operating from Nepal is low due to the high price of international ATF. Accordingly, the decision has been taken after discussions between the Ministry of Culture,… Continue reading NAC drops airfare after ATF price drops in international sector
Govt to include health infrastructure under national pride project
Kathmandu: The government has decided to include health infrastructure in the government’s national pride projects. This is the first time ever the health infrastructure will be recognized as a national pride project.The government is going to declare the Bir Hospital project under construction at Duwakota in Bhaktapur as a project of national pride in the… Continue reading Govt to include health infrastructure under national pride project
SC directs to allow e-commerce and home deliveries
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order not to stop online shopping and home delivery services. A bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Kumar Chudal on Monday issued an interim order not to stop the delivery of e-commerce services in the Kathmandu Valley. Last year, the Kathmandu District Administration Office had issued… Continue reading SC directs to allow e-commerce and home deliveries
World Cup qualifiers: Nepal playing against Jordan today
Kathmandu: Nepal is playing football with Jordan today under the selection of World Cup 2022 and Asia Cup 2023. Nepal is playing seventh in Group B under the selection being held in Kuwait. The game will start at Jaber Al Ahmed International Stadium in Kuwait City at 9.45 pm Nepali time. Nepal has already boosted… Continue reading World Cup qualifiers: Nepal playing against Jordan today