Californian dies hours after getting COVID-19 vaccine, prompting probe

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(New York Post): A California resident who was vaccinated against COVID-19 died just hours later — and authorities are trying to find out why. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office announced the death and the investigation Saturday in a Facebook post, but gave few details. The county, which is in the greater Sacramento area, was “recently… Continue reading Californian dies hours after getting COVID-19 vaccine, prompting probe

33 missing children rescued in Los Angeles trafficking operation

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(NBC): A massive operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in the recovery of nearly three dozen missing children, including several who had been sexually exploited, authorities said. One person suspected of human trafficking was arrested on state charges, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Friday in a press release. Details of the arrest were… Continue reading 33 missing children rescued in Los Angeles trafficking operation

Democrats start reining in expectations for immigration bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y, takes the elevator in the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Washington. It's taken only days for Democrats gauging how far President Joe Biden's bold immigration proposal can go in Congress to acknowledge that if anything emerges, it will likely be significantly more modest. Photo Courtesy: AP

WASHINGTON (AP): It’s taken only days for Democrats gauging how far President Joe Biden’s bold immigration proposal can go in Congress to acknowledge that if anything emerges, it will likely be significantly more modest. As they brace to tackle a politically flammable issue that’s resisted major congressional action since the 1980s, Democrats are using words… Continue reading Democrats start reining in expectations for immigration bill

Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2017, file photo, Larry King attends the 45th International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton, in New York. Former CNN talk show host King has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for more than a week, the news channel reported Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. CNN reported the 87-year-old King contracted the coronavirus and was undergoing treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Photo Courtesy: AP

LOS ANGELES (AP): Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87. King died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his production company, Ora Media, tweeted. No cause of death was given, but a spokesperson… Continue reading Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87

Nepal improve its place in internet quality ratings

Kathmandu: Nepal has improved its mobile broadband quality by one place. According to Okla’s Speedtest Global Index, a monthly report, Nepal has risen one place to 115th position. According to the index, Nepal’s mobile broadband internet has a download speed of 18.42 Mbps, an upload speed of 11.62 Mbps and a latency of 31 milliseconds.… Continue reading Nepal improve its place in internet quality ratings

Prime Minister Oli directs not to increase MBBS fees

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed not to increase MBBS fees.During the fifth meeting of the Medical Education Commission held at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar, Prime Minister Oli directed not to implement the hiked fee submitted by the task force. The Commission had recommended to increase the amount for MBBS program from… Continue reading Prime Minister Oli directs not to increase MBBS fees

Corona vaccine will reach all provinces by Sunday

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Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The vaccine against covid-19 infection ‘covishield’ has been sent to all seven provinces. Jageshwar Gautam, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, said that the vaccine provided by India has been sent to all the seven provinces. After being brought from India, the vaccine is kept at the Department of… Continue reading Corona vaccine will reach all provinces by Sunday

Prachanda-Madhav group called a standing committee meeting

Kathmandu: The standing committee meeting of the CPN-Prachanda-Madhav group has been scheduled on Sunday. The group, that demonstrated in Kathmandu on Friday against the dissolution of the House of Representatives, has called a meeting of the standing committee to discuss further agitation programs. Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha informed that the meeting will be held on… Continue reading Prachanda-Madhav group called a standing committee meeting

Agro minister urges to launch awareness campaign on animal health

Kathmandu: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Padma Kumari Aryal has urged the newly elected leadership of the Nepal Veterinary Council to launch an awareness campaign on animal health. Congratulating the newly elected leadership at the Ministry on Friday, she suggested to make a program related to animal health awareness campaign. Although animal health is… Continue reading Agro minister urges to launch awareness campaign on animal health