Chitwan (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The provincial government of the Bagmati province has announced to provide Rs 50,000 each for the treatment of cancer patients. Earlier, the federal government had been providing Rs 100,000 treatment assistance to cancer patients. According to Dr. Dej Kumar Gautam, Executive Director of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, an agreement has… Continue reading Bagmati province to provide Rs 50,000 each to cancer patients
Covid-19 impact: 75 pc of small and cottage industries completely closed
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection (Covid-19) has had the greatest impact on small domestic industries. According to a study conducted by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, small and cottage industries have been most affected by corona in Nepal. On the basis of the industries surveyed, 10.81 percent are completely closed and 89.19 percent are partially… Continue reading Covid-19 impact: 75 pc of small and cottage industries completely closed
Preparations to create fund of Rs. 10 billion for investment in infrastructure sector
Kathmandu: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is preparing to set up a fund of Rs 10 billion to invest in the infrastructure sector. A meeting held at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday also decided to invest five percent in the fund as per the previous agreement on behalf of the Government of Nepal. Finance… Continue reading Preparations to create fund of Rs. 10 billion for investment in infrastructure sector
Ram Kumari Jhankri released
Kathmandu: Police have released Ram Kumari Jhankri, leader of the Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party. The Metropolitan Police Investigation Division released Jhankri on Thursday evening. Police had arrested Jhankri from his residence in Shankhamul in the afternoon asking him to investigate the crime against the state. After her arrest, there was widespread protest… Continue reading Ram Kumari Jhankri released
Dr KC says KP Oli is a dictator
Kathmandu: Civic activist Dr. Govinda KC has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is a dictator. Speaking at a press conference at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu on Thursday, he said, “KP Oli is a dictator. He should be thrown out by the people.” He also said that the constitutional body is being tested after… Continue reading Dr KC says KP Oli is a dictator
Corona vaccine for government employees and local people’s representatives from February 14
Kathmandu: The government will also vaccinate government employees and local people’s representatives against corona starting from February 14. The Ministry of Health and Population has decided to vaccinate all government officials, public institutions and bank employees, journalists and local elected representatives from February 15. Similarly, the security personnel deployed at the border security posts and… Continue reading Corona vaccine for government employees and local people’s representatives from February 14
200 tourism projects selected in cost-sharing model
Kathmandu: Under the Tourism Infrastructure Construction and Tourism Product Development Partnership Program, 200 projects have been selected from across the country. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has announced selected projects on Thursday. This program concept has been brought by the then Tourism Minister Rabindra Adhikari as an alternative to the 100 destinations… Continue reading 200 tourism projects selected in cost-sharing model
Dahal-Nepal faction holds mass gathering (Photo Features)
Kathmandu: The Dahal-Nepal faction of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) begins rallies from different places. The Dahal-Nepal faction is holding mass gathering today at Bhrikuti Mandap against the government’s decision of dessolution of house of representatives. Photos:
WHO team: Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
WUHAN, China (AP): The coronavirus most likely first appeared in humans after jumping from an animal, a team of international and Chinese scientists looking for the origins of COVID-19 said Tuesday, dismissing as unlikely an alternate theory that the virus leaked from a Chinese lab. A closely watched visit by World Health Organization experts to… Continue reading WHO team: Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. Ground controllers at the UAE’s space center in Dubai rose to their feet and broke into applause when word came that the craft, called Amal, Arabic… Continue reading Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight