New York: The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports has announced the award of nearly $800,000 to expand the “Triple P” Positive Parenting Program, an evidence-based prevention practice that has been shown to reduce risky behaviors among youth.Nine OASAS prevention providers were awarded funding under this initiative, which was provided through the… Continue reading New York State OASAS to award for expanding the “Triple P” Positive Parenting Program
Trial of Russian in alleged bitcoin fraud to wrap in Paris
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors requested on Friday a 10-year jail term and a fine of 750,000 euros ($888,634) against Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of being behind a 135 million-euro ($160 million) fraud campaign that used ransomware and the cryptocurrency bitcoin. The 41-year-old Russian, who is also wanted in the United States and Russia,… Continue reading Trial of Russian in alleged bitcoin fraud to wrap in Paris
More than 50 million Americans have cast ballots in presidential election
(Reuters) – More than 50 million Americans have cast ballots in the U.S. presidential election with 11 days to go in the campaign, a pace that could lead to the highest voter turnout in over a century, according to data from the U.S. Elections Project on Friday. The eye-popping figure is a sign of intense… Continue reading More than 50 million Americans have cast ballots in presidential election
‘Plasma Connect’ website to prevent plasma shortage
Kathmandu: The “Plasma Connect” website has been launched to treat corona infections and prevent plasma shortages. This website has been developed in collaboration with Lions Club of Kathmandu, Dayalo, Samarth Nepal, Janata Clinic, Everything Creatives, Saja Yuva, Sparrow, Khalti, Nepal National Hospital, Marwadi Yuva Manch and others. This website is designed to connect patients and… Continue reading ‘Plasma Connect’ website to prevent plasma shortage
France extends curfew as COVID second wave surges in Europe
(REUTERS): French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced a curfew imposed last week on Paris and eight other cities would be extended to 38 more departments, confining 46 million out of the country’s 67 million population to their homes from 9 pm to 6 am.“A second wave of the coronavirus epidemic is now under way in… Continue reading France extends curfew as COVID second wave surges in Europe
Debates over, Trump and Biden enter campaign’s 11-day homestretch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden begin a sprint through the final 11 days of the U.S. presidential race on Friday, a day after battling over the COVID-19 pandemic and personal integrity in their second and final debate.Trump, 74, will hold two rallies in the battleground state of Florida, where… Continue reading Debates over, Trump and Biden enter campaign’s 11-day homestretch
Prince of Bahrain returns home after climbing two mountains of Nepal
Kathmandu: Prince Mohammed Hamad Mohammed Al Khalifa of Bahrain has returned home on Friday after successfully climbing Mount Manaslu and Mt Lubuche. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai bade farewell to Prince Khalifa at Tribhuvan International Airport. Prince Khalifa, who did not know about the mountains, said that he was thrilled when… Continue reading Prince of Bahrain returns home after climbing two mountains of Nepal
PM claims, govt will provide treatment to covid patients
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has given a defensive statement in the name of the country.Earlier, the government had asked patients with corona to treat themselves. But Prime Minister Oli, speaking on behalf of the nation, said, “The state has not told the government to do whatever it can to survive on its own.… Continue reading PM claims, govt will provide treatment to covid patients
Nepal will not participate in Oscars next year
Kathmandu: No film from Nepal will be participating in the 93rd edition of the Oscar Awards to be held in the United States next year. Nepal’s International Feature Film Selection Committee has decided not to send any film for this year. A statement issued by the committee said, “While reviewing the two films received by… Continue reading Nepal will not participate in Oscars next year
MoALD to implement at least one agricultural pride project in every province
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ghanshyam Bhusal has said that at least one agricultural pride project is being planned in each province. He said that a feasibility study would be carried out in Kamala Municipality and Janak Nandani Municipality of Dhanusha in an initial phase. He claimed that the dilemma of local farmers in… Continue reading MoALD to implement at least one agricultural pride project in every province