SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Coronavirus
Elderlies receive shots of Vero Cell vaccine against COVID-19 (Photo feature)
Elderlies receive shots of Vero Cell vaccine against COVID-1...
KATHMANDU, June 9: People aged between 60 and 64 years are receiving their first shot of the China-manufactured Vero Cell vaccine against COVID-19 across the country from Tuesday.
Jun 09, 2021
ECONOMY
Local govts intensify preparations for budget, policies and programs
Local govts intensify preparations for budget, policies and...
DAMAULI, June 9: The local governments are compelled to present their budgets, policies and programs on June 29, according to the constitutional provision. In line with the provision, the local units in the district have stepped up their efforts to formulate their budgets, policies and programs for...
Jun 09, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Privileged, not so privileged
Privileged, not so privileged
KATHMANDU, June 9: 67-year-old Laxmi Nagarkoti and her husband Baburam Nagarkoti (80) back in February went to receive their first shot of Covishield vaccine as a ‘privilege’ provided by the state. Their fear was wiped out after receiving the first dose as they didn’t experience any health issues bu...
Jun 09, 2021
ECONOMY
Province 1 to prioritize health and employment in its annual budget for FY 2021/22
Province 1 to prioritize health and employment in its annual...
KATHMANDU, June 9: Province 1 government has given priority to health and employment in the annual budget for the fiscal year 2021/22.
Jun 09, 2021
ECONOMY
Bank investment declines as COVID pandemic continues to drag on
Bank investment declines as COVID pandemic continues to drag...
KATHMANDU, June 9: The second wave of COVID pandemic has affected the credit investment of banks. Although during the onset of the second wave of the pandemic it did not seem to have much effect, the problem has started to become visible in recent days.
Jun 09, 2021
ECONOMY
All budget programs will be implemented: Finance Minister Poudel
All budget programs will be implemented: Finance Minister Po...
KATHMANDU, June 9: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has reiterated that all the programs mentioned in the budget will be implemented effectively. He requested all not to be confused or have any doubts about the implementation of the budget.
Jun 09, 2021
WORLD
Women falling behind in India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive
Women falling behind in India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive
INDIA, June 9: Many more men in India have received COVID-19 vaccines than women, government data showed on Tuesday, highlighting gender disparity in the country’s immunisation drive that has also disadvantaged the rural population.
Jun 09, 2021
My City, Entertainment, Literature
Duchess of Sussex’s ‘The Bench’ celebrates fathers and sons
Duchess of Sussex’s ‘The Bench’ celebrates fathers and sons
The first children’s book by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is a multicultural tribute to fatherhood.
Jun 09, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Biden Asia chief 'relatively confident' on billion vaccine timing despite India crisis
Biden Asia chief 'relatively confident' on billion vaccine t...
INDIA, June 9: President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific policy chief said on Tuesday he was "relatively confident" a target for the production of a billion vaccine doses for the region by the end of 2022 would be met, despite the COVID-19 crisis in India, where they are due to be made.
Jun 09, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture
Everything in New York is bigger, even its Van Gogh exhibit
Everything in New York is bigger, even its Van Gogh exhibit
A massive, immersive exhibition celebrating artist Vincent van Gogh has leaned on some Broadway talent for a little razzle dazzle during its visit to New York City.
Jun 09, 2021