OPINION, Latest Updates
Tackling COVID-19 together with the international community
Tackling COVID-19 together with the international community
On June 2nd, 2021, Japan co-hosted the COVAX AMC Summit with Gavi to procure funds to provide vaccines for developing countries. Taking this opportunity, let me sum up Japan’s assistance for the world and Nepal in the fight against this formidable infectious disease. I think it is useful for the rea...
Jun 14, 2021
ECONOMY
Fuel tanker operators halt supply of petroleum products demanding COVID-19 vaccines
Fuel tanker operators halt supply of petroleum products dema...
KATHMANDU, June 14: While stating that they were denied vaccine against the COVID-19 even as they are forced to work amid serious threat to the infection of COVID-19, operators of the petroleum transporting trucks have halted supply of the petroleum products in Kathmandu Valley beginning Sunday.
Jun 14, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal urgently needs oxygen, vaccines, essential medical supplies to tackle COVID-19 pande...
Nepal urgently needs oxygen, vaccines, essential medical sup...
KATHMANDU, June 14: Nepal’s politicians must set aside their differences and take decisive action in the coming weeks to save thousands of lives as the country endures a deadly second wave of COVID-19, said Amnesty International (AI) in a new briefing published on Monday.
Jun 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Viral fever grips Galfagad locals in Humla
Viral fever grips Galfagad locals in Humla
HUMLA, June 14: Locals at Galfagad at Adanchuli Rural Municipality-2 in Humla district have been suffering from viral fever for some days now. The cases of viral fever are on the rise in the locality.
Jun 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Family planning app launched in Nepal
Family planning app launched in Nepal
KATHMANDU, June 14: Nepal CRS Company has launched “Meri Sangini” a family planning mobile application in Nepal.
Jun 14, 2021
ECONOMY
FCAN demands extension of project timeline
FCAN demands extension of project timeline
KATHMANDU, June 14: The Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) has demanded an extension of the timeline of the projects with the deadline up to last April 29 by a year. The demand came with a note that the provision of extending the project period by six months would in no way be sc...
Jun 14, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Ongoing lockdown caused massive job losses and income: Survey
Ongoing lockdown caused massive job losses and income: Surve...
KATHMANDU, June 14: A national survey has shown that 53 percent of Nepalis have lost their jobs and 40 percent of them lost both jobs and income due to the recent lockdown.
Jun 14, 2021
SPORTS
Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
BRASILIA, June 14: Brazil opened the 2021 Copa America with a 3-0 win over a depleted Venezuela on Sunday, dominating their inexperienced opponents from start to finish in a one-sided match.
Jun 14, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Ex-PM Khanal admitted to Norvic Hospital
Ex-PM Khanal admitted to Norvic Hospital
KATHMANDU, June 14: Former Prime Minister (PM) Jhalanath Khanal was admitted to Norvic Hospital on Monday morning.
Jun 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Daayitwa places policy fellows in five federal government organizations
Daayitwa places policy fellows in five federal government or...
KATHMANDU, June 14: Daayitwa, a non-profit organization launched the 2021 Public Policy Fellowship on Friday.
Jun 14, 2021