Ensure Fair Deal In Vaccinating Citizens

As the private sector is bidding tenders to purchase the COVID-19 vaccines, a lot of concern and speculations are surfacing on how corruption rackets will be exposed in the already prevalent commission system in Nepal. There have been several incidents where the Nepali term chal khel or underhand dealings in giving tenders on the basis of commission have been exposed. The country is now engulfed in speculations on corrupt practices in the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines. According to UN Office on...

Social Dimensions Of Development Projects

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Learning From Adversity

THE route to life certainly isn't a smooth one. Obstacles and adversities can occur in defining moments that consequently disrupt our sense of the world. We are all aware that failures and setbacks are a part of life. It is up to us to acknowledge our failures and turn them into a source of strength, guidance and self-actualisation. Through our experiences, we know that psychological pain can be as devastating as physical pain. In psychological terms, when people say that their heart hurts in loss...

Record 225 COVID-19 fatalities, 9,317 new infections, 5,225 recoveries in 24 hours

The Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday added 225 fatalities to the nation's COVID-19 death toll, which has now spiked to 4,084. This is the highest single-day fatalities recorded by the nation until now.

Banke records 15 more COVID-19 related fatalities

According to the District COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre, Banke, eight fatalities were recorded in Bheri Hospital, three in Nepalgunj Medical College, and two in Army Hospital.

Govt. extends prohibitory order in Valley by 15 days

The government has decided to extend the prohibitory order in Kathmandu Valley by 26 May.

India records 329,942 new cases as total tally edges towards 23 million

India recorded 329,942 cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 22,992,517, according to figures released by the Health Ministry.

Problem not with oxygen production but with supply system

However, industrialists and oxygen production associations have claimed that there will be no problem of oxygen shortage if the government is able to manage its supply chain ensuring smooth availability of cylinders.

Pond built to reduce human-wildlife conflict (Photo feature)

A pond built in the forest area in Tanahu has become a medium to manage the conflict between humans and wildlife.

Bridge construction nears completion after 11 years

Jhorle Bridge in Dolakha district that connects Bigu and Gaurishanker Rural Municipalities is about to complete, 11 years after the project first started.