Kathmandu: A study has shown that Nepal’s progress in hunger is improving. The ‘Global Hunger Index Report 2020’ prepared by the Global Hunger Index (GHI) shows that Nepal has gone from risky to moderate. According to a public report at a program organized in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Nepal is ranked 73rd out of 107 countries… Continue reading Nepal’s progress on hunger management is improving
Corona infection confirmed in 162 more people
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 162 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). A total of 162 people were diagnosed with the infection while testing samples of 3,919 people in laboratories across the country. At the same time, the total number of infected people has reached 277,309.… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 162 more people
PM announces to increase social security allowances
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced an increase in social security allowances. Speaking at the annual function of the Reporters Club, Prime Minister Adholi said that the social security allowance would be increased with effect from mid-July. Prime Minister Oli also said that more than five billion rupees would be distributed for the… Continue reading PM announces to increase social security allowances
167 more people infected with covid-19
Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 167 people in Nepal in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, corona infection was confirmed in 167 out of 3140 PCR tests. At the same time, the number of confirmed corona infections in Nepal has reached 277,147. Similarly, in the last… Continue reading 167 more people infected with covid-19
Indian army handover 100,000 covid-19 vaccine doses to Nepali Army
Kathmandu: Indian Army has handed over 100,000 doses of covid-19 vaccines to Nepali Army. In a ceremony organized at Nepal Army Headquarters, Tundikhel today, the vaccines were handed over by Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra to the Chief of Army Staff of the Nepali Army General Puran Chandra Thapa. Chief of the Army Staff of Indian… Continue reading Indian army handover 100,000 covid-19 vaccine doses to Nepali Army
Govt preparing to open school in name of culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi
Kathmandu: The government is preparing to set up a ‘Satya Mohan Joshi Secondary School’ in the name of Satya Mohan Joshi, a cultural expert and man of the century. The Ministry of Education has started preparations to open a school in Joshi’s name as per the wishes of President Vidyadevi Bhandari. Minister for Education, Science… Continue reading Govt preparing to open school in name of culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi
Govt to implement health insurance program in all 77 districts
Kathmandu: The government has started implementing health insurance boards in 77 districts in the current fiscal year. After paying Rs 3,500 to a family of up to five people through the insurance program, the members of the household can get free medical treatment at a hospital designated by the government. After having more than 5… Continue reading Govt to implement health insurance program in all 77 districts
VW plans brand-name change to ‘Voltswagen’ in US
DETROIT (AP): Volkswagen plans to change its brand name in the United States to “Voltswagen” as its shifts its production increasingly toward electric vehicles and tries to distance itself from an emissions cheating scandal. A person briefed on the plan said a formal announcement is planned for Tuesday. The person didn’t want to be identified… Continue reading VW plans brand-name change to ‘Voltswagen’ in US
Hazy weather affect air services in Humla for past two days
Simkot (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The air service, which is the main means of transportation in Humla, has been affected for the past two days. The air service at Simkot Airport has been affected for the past two days due to heavy rains in the district. All air services from Nepalgunj and Surkhet have been closed… Continue reading Hazy weather affect air services in Humla for past two days
Kathmandu-Islamabad direct flight proposal
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari has stressed on the need for direct flights to promote trade and tourism between the two countries. Speaking at an event organized by the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ambassador said that the two countries now have very cordial relations and if direct flights between the… Continue reading Kathmandu-Islamabad direct flight proposal