Melamchi water leakage in more than 300 places in Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu: Old system of water distribution has increased Melamchi water leakage. According to the Division Roads Office, Kathmandu, more than 300 places in the Kathmandu Valley have been flooded due to burst pipes and waterlogging. Even the recently tarred roads have become potholes due to water leakage. Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has been distributing… Continue reading Melamchi water leakage in more than 300 places in Kathmandu Valley

Govt to inaugurate Dharahara on April 24

Kathmandu: The reconstructed tower is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on April 24. According to Nepal Reconstruction Authority (NRA) construction of the Dharahara has come to the final phase. Works of Painting and lighting are ongoing. The construction work on the parking lot and garden of the Dharahara is remaining.… Continue reading Govt to inaugurate Dharahara on April 24

India’s COVID-19 infections, deaths surge as migrants start to flee cities

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NEW DELHI (Reuters): India reported another record number of new COVID-19 infections on Friday and daily deaths hit their highest in more than five months, as it battles a second wave of infections and states complain of a persistent vaccine shortage. Evoking memories of the last national lockdown when tens of thousands of people walked… Continue reading India’s COVID-19 infections, deaths surge as migrants start to flee cities

8,054 people receive Chinese vaccine against corona

Kathmandu: 8,054 people have been vaccinated against covid-19 in two days. Of those given priority on Wednesday and Thursday, 8,054 were vaccinated. The government has decided to vaccinate people in the age group of 18 to 59 years. The 800,000 doses of Verosel vaccine received with the grant assistance of the Chinese government has been… Continue reading 8,054 people receive Chinese vaccine against corona

Govt permits Nepali curriculum in abroad study

Kathmandu: The government has permission to teach Nepali curriculum abroad. Government spokesperson Parbat Gurung informed that the decision was taken at a meeting of the cabinet on the proposal of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The Nepali community living abroad and organizations working for those communities were seeking permission to teach Nepali courses… Continue reading Govt permits Nepali curriculum in abroad study

Congress proposes to form govt under its own leadership

Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress, the main opposition party, has launched a formal initiative to form a new government under its leadership. Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday held formal discussions with the CPN-Maoist Center and the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) on the equation of the new government. A meeting of the three parties… Continue reading Congress proposes to form govt under its own leadership

Govt urges India to provide corona vaccine purchased by Nepal

Kathmandu: Nepal has requested the Government of India to make arrangements for the expeditious provision of one million doses of vaccine purchased from the Indian company Serum Institute. On Friday, Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali had a telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar. In that context, he has requested to provide one million… Continue reading Govt urges India to provide corona vaccine purchased by Nepal

Kim Jong-un warns of North Korea crisis similar to deadly 90s famine

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(BBC): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told citizens to prepare for hard times ahead, following warnings from rights groups that the country faces dire food shortages and economic instability. Speaking at a party conference, Mr Kim appeared to compare the situation to the devastating 1990s famine, estimated to have killed hundreds of thousands. North… Continue reading Kim Jong-un warns of North Korea crisis similar to deadly 90s famine

Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces

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(BBC): Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. In a statement shortly after midday, the palace said: “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.” The Duke of Edinburgh, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, had returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March… Continue reading Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces