NRB increases gold import quota
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the daily quota of gold imported by commercial banks to 20 kg. NRB has issued a circular to the commercial banks on Thursday allowing them to import gold up to 20 kg per day. Last year, the government reduced gold imports to 10 kg per day due to… Continue reading NRB increases gold import quota
Microsoft wins $22 billion deal-making headsets for US Army
(AP): Microsoft won a nearly $22 billion contract to supply U.S. Army combat troops with its augmented reality headsets. Microsoft and the Army separately announced the deal Wednesday. The technology is based on Microsoft’s HoloLens headsets, which were originally intended for the video game and entertainment industries. Pentagon officials have described the futuristic technology —… Continue reading Microsoft wins $22 billion deal-making headsets for US Army
Biden unveils ‘once in a generation’ spending plan
(BBC): US President Joe Biden has called for trillions in spending aimed at re-igniting America’s economic growth by upgrading its crumbling infrastructure and tackling climate change. The $2.3tn (£1.7tn) proposal would direct billions to initiatives such as charging stations for electric vehicles and eliminating lead water pipes. The spending would be partially offset by raising… Continue reading Biden unveils ‘once in a generation’ spending plan
France schools to close under third lockdown
(BBC): French schools will close for at least three weeks as part of new national restrictions to fight rising Covid cases, President Emmanuel Macron says. Mr Macron said that schools would move to remote learning from next week. Lockdown measures, introduced in some areas of France earlier this month, are also being extended to other… Continue reading France schools to close under third lockdown
Rainfall in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Finally after many days Kathmandu has witnessed rainfall on Wednesday evening. According to the Weather Forecast Division, light rain has fallen in Kathmandu Valley, Gandaki Pradesh and hilly areas of Province 1.The division has stated that the rainfall will reduce the air pollution and dust, but it would not end completely.Rainfall is also unlikely… Continue reading Rainfall in Kathmandu
113 people from 14 groups receive expedition permit
Kathmandu: As of Wednesday, 14 groups have taken permission to climb various mountains, including Mount Everest for the spring season. According to the Department of Tourism, 113 climbers from 14 groups have taken permission during the period. Of them, 34 are women.According to the department, climbing permits have been issued for Mt Everest, Nuptse, Manaslu,… Continue reading 113 people from 14 groups receive expedition permit
Health ministry directs to keep hospitals and labs ready
Kathmandu: The government has urged hospitals to be prepared for treatment, saying the number of coronaviruses could rise. A meeting of the Incident Command System (ICS) of the Ministry of Health and Population has decided to manage the treatment of corona infections in federal hospitals, provincial hospitals and basic hospitals. The ministry has instructed the… Continue reading Health ministry directs to keep hospitals and labs ready
Chinese vaccine for those above 40 years only
Kathmandu: The government is preparing to give the vaccine brought from China to citizens between the ages of 40 and 59. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population Dr. According to Jageshwor Gautam, Chinese vaccines are being prepared to be given to citizens between the ages of 40 and 59 from suitable hospitals for… Continue reading Chinese vaccine for those above 40 years only
Preparations for the national census are in full swing
Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The National Concern and Coordination Committee has taken information from the National Planning Commission and the Central Statistic Bureau about the preparations for the upcoming census and the progress of the work so far. The committee has drawn the attention of the commission and the department to ensure that there is… Continue reading Preparations for the national census are in full swing