U.S. Department of Education releases 2017-18 civil rights data collection

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released the 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on October 15. This data, which is self-reported by 17,604 public school districts and 97,632 public schools and educational programs, have been collected and published biennially by OCR since 1968. “Protecting all students’ civil… Continue reading U.S. Department of Education releases 2017-18 civil rights data collection

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to exclude illegal immigrants from representation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday has agreed to hear oral arguments over President Donald Trump’s effort to exclude illegal immigrants from the population totals used to allocate congressional districts to states. As reported on Reuters, the court, likely to soon have a 6-3 conservative majority if the Republican-controlled Senate confirms Trump… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to exclude illegal immigrants from representation

NYS Economy added 75,300 Private Sector Jobs in September

New York: In September 2020, the number of private sectors’ jobs in New York State has increased over the month by 75,300 or 1.0 percent to7, 285,400, according to the preliminary figures released by the New York State Department of Labor on October 15. This represents the fifth straight month of job gains for the… Continue reading NYS Economy added 75,300 Private Sector Jobs in September

China increasing number of people for coronavirus vaccines

File photo. A staff member tests samples of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at a production plant of SinoPharm in Beijing. Photo courtesy: Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP):  China is rapidly increasing the number of people receiving its experimental coronavirus vaccines, with a city offering one to the general public and a biotech company providing another free to students going abroad. As reported on Associated Press (AP) the city of Jiaxing, south of Shanghai, is offering a vaccine under development… Continue reading China increasing number of people for coronavirus vaccines

Nepal’s per capita income reached $1,115: IMF

Kathmandu: The average income of Nepali citizens has increased at a time when the global economy is in a recession due to the coronavirus epidemic and Nepal’s economic growth is also in a phase of deflation. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) per capita income of Nepalis has reached 1,115 US dollars. In the… Continue reading Nepal’s per capita income reached $1,115: IMF

Govt warns against settling rape case through reconciliation

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) has issued a circular to all the 753 local levels, directing them to act in line with the recent directive of the Office of Attorney General (OAG) against those accused of rape. In response to a letter received from the OAG on October 15, the… Continue reading Govt warns against settling rape case through reconciliation

Foreigners allowed to come to Nepal starting from Saturday

file photo; Tourists enjoying sightseeing at Chitwan National Park. Photo courtesy: Nepal Tourism Board

Quarantine is mandatory Kathmandu: Starting from October 17, the Nepal government has allowed foreign tourists to visit Nepal. However, despite lots of requests from stakeholders, the government has made quarantine mandatory for tourists. Nepal government has started visa services for tourists coming for mountaineering and trekking activities. However, tourists coming to Nepal will have to… Continue reading Foreigners allowed to come to Nepal starting from Saturday

Government’s aim is to end poverty and establish prosperity: Prime Minister Oli

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that the government’s target is to end poverty and establish prosperity in the country. Extending his wishes on the occasion of International Poverty Alleviation Day, 2020, PM Oli has said that modern agriculture, industrial development, job creation, entrepreneurship, social security and equitable distribution of opportunities would be… Continue reading Government’s aim is to end poverty and establish prosperity: Prime Minister Oli