SOCIETY
Vaccines from US to reach Nepal on Monday
Vaccines from US to reach Nepal on Monday
WASHINGTON DC, July 11: The 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be provided by the US government under the COVAX facility are to reach Nepal on Monday morning. The vaccines are being delivered from Brussels by the Johnson & Johnson company of the USA.
Jul 11, 2021
WORLD
Bangladesh factory owner arrested over fire that killed 52 workers
Bangladesh factory owner arrested over fire that killed 52 w...
DHAKA, July 10: The owner of a food-processing factory in Bangladesh was arrested for murder on Saturday over a fire that killed 52 people who were trapped inside the building, police said.
Jul 11, 2021
SPORTS
Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 to win Copa America
Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 to win Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 10 (Reuters) - Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equalling 15th Copa America.
Jul 11, 2021
SOCIETY
Health Minister Shrestha directs Bir Hospital administration to start preparation against...
Health Minister Shrestha directs Bir Hospital administration...
KATHMANDU, July 10: Minister for Health and Population Krishna Gopal Shrestha on Saturday inspected the COVID-19 Unified Central Hospital (Bir Hospital) in the capital.
Jul 10, 2021
POLITICS
Final deal between Oli, Nepal likely by Sunday: Task Force member Bista
Final deal between Oli, Nepal likely by Sunday: Task Force m...
KATHMANDU, July 10: CPN-UML Task Force member Gokarna Bista has claimed that they will finalize a deal to settle the intra-party disputes by Sunday.
Jul 10, 2021
ECONOMY
Additional 5.8 million Nepalis procured internet services last year
Additional 5.8 million Nepalis procured internet services la...
KATHMANDU, July 10: An additional 5.79 million Nepalis procured internet services in one year since the COVID-19 hit the country due to an increasing use of online platforms in various fronts during the period.
Jul 10, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 2,169 new cases, 1,432 recoveries and 22 deaths on Saturday
Nepal records 2,169 new cases, 1,432 recoveries and 22 death...
KATHMANDU, July 10: Nepal recorded 2,169 new cases, 1,432 recoveries and 22 deaths due to COVID-19 on Saturday.
Jul 10, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepal should not fall behind to make strategic approach to procure vaccines through bilate...
Nepal should not fall behind to make strategic approach to p...
KATHMANDU, July 10: The World Bank (WB) is providing an additional support of US $ 50 million each in the implementation of the government’s flagship School Sector Development Program (SSDP), and to improve efficiency in the public resource management systems of Nepal’s health sector.
Jul 10, 2021
Coronavirus
NRCS intensifies lobbying for getting COVID-19 vaccines
NRCS intensifies lobbying for getting COVID-19 vaccines
KATHMANDU, July 10: The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has continued its efforts to procure the COVID-19 vaccines. The NRCS, through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) which is partnering with the organization of humanitarian actions in Nepal, has intensified...
Jul 10, 2021
SOCIETY
1.5 million J&J COVID-19 vaccines provided by US to arrive in Kathmandu on Monday
1.5 million J&J COVID-19 vaccines provided by US to arrive i...
KATHMANDU, July 10: The 1.5 million doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines that the US is providing under the COVAX facility is set to arrive in Nepal on Monday morning.
Jul 10, 2021