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We recommend a new funding model to address COVID-19 and floods
Published On: September 17, 2020 12:33 PM NPT By: Michael Callen/Rohini Pande/Trilochan Pokharel/ Deepak Singhania
Nepal’s new federal institutions are up against a formidable set of disasters: the COVID-19 pandemic and severe floods, along with the imminent lean season. The federal, provincial, and local levels of government need to coordinate to rise to these challenges. A large-scale survey of provincial and local government officials suggests that a data-driven approach to allocating funds can help.
Global coronavirus cases to soon surpass 30 million
Published On: September 17, 2020 12:07 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Sept 17: Global coronavirus cases are expected to pass 30 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, with the pandemic showing no signs of slowing.
Ticket booking for long-route passenger vehicles goes digital at Gongabu-based New Bus Park
Published On: September 17, 2020 11:58 AM NPT By: Republica
Some 54 companies of long-distance passenger buses destined to provinces 1 and 2 have already initiated online ticket booking service
Palpa records yet another coronavirus-related death
Published On: September 17, 2020 11:37 AM NPT By: Republica
PALPA, Sept 17: Palpa has recorded yet another coronavirus-related death, taking the toll in the district to three.
Substandard hand sanitizers in market pose risk to public health
Published On: September 17, 2020 10:50 AM NPT By: RAJESH KHANAL
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Selling of substandard hand sanitizers is on rise in the Kathmandu Valley amid soaring demands and weak government monitoring, posing a serious threat to people’s health.
Public vehicles to follow five health safety standards as they resume service from Thursday
Published On: September 17, 2020 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Transportation entrepreneurs and trade unions have agreed to put five minimum safety measures in place while operating long, medium and short routes public transportation services.
Six governments, 19 hunger strikes, 227 days and counting. Dr KC’s modest demands have been ignored
Published On: September 17, 2020 08:58 AM NPT By: Ashim Neupane
“The government has always agreed to fulfill my demands, but the promises have never been implemented. This fast-unto-death is my decisive battle for reforms in the medical sector."
Friends came together to help the people in need during lockdown. They are now feeding thousands in Kathmandu and beyond
Published On: September 17, 2020 07:20 AM NPT By: Aditi Baral
Feed the Hungry Nepal, an organization led by a group of school friends is feeding thousands of helpless families
National Examination Board recommends online examination for Grade XII students
Published On: September 16, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The National Examination Board (NEB) has recommended the government to conduct online tests worth 40 marks for each subject to Grade XII students.
Light to moderate rainfall predicted across the country for next three days
Published On: September 16, 2020 07:54 PM NPT By: RSS
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Rainfall has been predicted in most places across the country for the next three days, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
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