Kathmandu: A vaccine against the corona virus called Covishield, which is being produced in India, has been allowed for emergency use in Nepal. A meeting of the Department of Drug Management has decided to allow the vaccine produced by the Indian company Serum Institute for emergency use. Serum Institute, the world’s largest pharmaceutical and vaccine… Continue reading Nepal allows covid vaccine produced in India for emergency use
Foreign Minister emphasizes talk to resolve the border dispute
Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali has said that Nepal wants to start the process of talks as soon as possible to resolve the remaining disputes between Nepal and India. Speaking on the occasion organized by a think tank, Minister Gyawali said, “You are all aware that we have jointly measured the 18,000 km long… Continue reading Foreign Minister emphasizes talk to resolve the border dispute
‘India plans to vaccinate 20 million doses of corona to six countries including Nepal’
Kathmandu: According to the Times of India, India is planning to vaccinate its neighbors against 20 million doses of corona virus (Covid-19). Citing a government official about the vaccine export, it is mentioned in the news that six countries including Nepal will get the vaccine. India is the world’s largest producer of vaccines. As per… Continue reading ‘India plans to vaccinate 20 million doses of corona to six countries including Nepal’
PM Oli directs to create an environment for elections
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed the leaders of the standing committee to prepare the environment for the election announced in April. In Baluwatar on Wednesday, Oli instructed members of his immediate standing committee to focus on preparing the ground for the election. Oli had informal discussions with the standing committee members called… Continue reading PM Oli directs to create an environment for elections
Only 14.4 percent development expenditure in six months
Kathmandu: In the six-month period from July to December, the government has spent only 14.4 percent on capital. The target for capital expenditure in the current Fiscal Year is Rs. 352.91 billion. However, capital expenditure alone stood at Rs. 50.81 billion by mid-December(Wednesday). This is Rs 13 billion less than the same period last year.… Continue reading Only 14.4 percent development expenditure in six months
Foreign Minister Gyawali leaves for New Delhi
Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali has left for New Delhi, India. Minister Gyawali left for India today at the formal invitation of his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. He will attend the meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Foreign Ministerial Commission. The meeting will last for three days. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the… Continue reading Foreign Minister Gyawali leaves for New Delhi
Govt set visa provisions for foreign investors
Kathmandu: The government has set visa provisions for foreign investors. The Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Regulations confirm the types of visas that foreign investors will receive for a period of time. According to the new visa arrangement, business visas will be provided to two persons who have invested Rs 100 million or more in… Continue reading Govt set visa provisions for foreign investors
Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment after Capitol siege
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time in a fast-moving House vote, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and then a mob of supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. “We are debating this historic measure at a crime scene,”… Continue reading Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment after Capitol siege
US COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300
(AP): Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. hit another one-day high at over 4,300 with the country’s attention focused largely on the fallout from the deadly uprising at the Capitol. The nation’s overall death toll from COVID-19 has eclipsed 380,000, according to Johns Hopkins University, and is closing in fast on the number of Americans killed… Continue reading US COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300
US shifts to speed vaccinations; won’t hold back 2nd doses
WASHINGTON (AP): Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots. A slow start had triggered widespread concern from states and public health officials. Now, Health and Human Services Alex Azar has announced two major changes. First, the… Continue reading US shifts to speed vaccinations; won’t hold back 2nd doses