Experts point out carelessness in handling recovered uranium, warn of health hazards

National Nuclear Policy, 2007 of Nepal states that basic security measures of international standards will be followed while operating nuclear energy-related plants, managing radioactive substances. However, even the basics standards such as wearing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) were not followed after recovering the uranium.

N Korea warns US not to ‘cause a stink’ before Seoul meeting

Kim Yo Jong’s statement was issued as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Asia to talk with U.S. allies Japan and South Korea about North Korea and other regional issues. They have meetings in Tokyo on Tuesday before speaking to officials in Seoul on Wednesday.

Sweden is latest country to stop using AstraZeneca vaccine

Germany, France, Italy and Spain were among countries that suspended use of the vaccine on Monday. The EU’s drug regulatory agency will review experts’ findings on the AstraZeneca shot and decide whether action needs to be taken.

KMC organises consumer rights day rally

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) organised a rally from its office in Bagdurbar to City Hall, Pradarshani Marg to mark the World Consumer Rights Day on Monday. The metro organised the rally with the slogan ‘Quality food is the basis of health; consumer rights is the main concern of Kathmandu Metro.’

Tree house to lure tourists in Tanahun (Photo Feature)

A Tree house has been built in the village of the community forest of Myagde Rural Municipality-2, Tanahun with an aim to attract more and more tourists.

Israel Embassy donates medical equipment to three hospitals

The Embassy of Israel in Nepal has donated medical equipment to three hospitals including Bir Hospital, Patan Hospital and Dhulikhel Hospital in its effort to help Nepal fight COVID-19 and other ailments and enhance its overall healthcare facilities.

One household, one bank account campaign boosts financial literacy

Khaptad Chhededaha Rural Municipality of Bajura has successfully completed its ‘One Household, One Bank Account’ initiative. It was launched to increase financial awareness and promote the habit of saving in banks to make locals self-reliant through a balanced economic activity.

President Bhandari to visit Bangladesh from March 22-23

President Bidya Devi Bhandari is paying a two-day State visit to Bangladesh from March 22 to 23 at the friendly invitation of President of Bangladesh Mohammad Abdul Hamid. Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) informed that the Nepali delegation accompanying the President will consist of Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali and secretaries and senior officials of the ministry, the Office of the President and other relevant ministries.

PSC exam preparation classes for women start

Ministry for Social Development of Gandaki Province has started preparation classes targeting Public Service Commission’s (PSC) examination, aiming at uplifting the overall status of the women from marginalised community in Baglung district.

Finance Ministry issues budget guidelines

The Ministry of Finance has urged the ministries not to propose any project costing higher than Rs. 500 million, which are not included in the National Project Bank. Publishing the main guidelines for the budget of the next Fiscal Year 2021/22, Minister for Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel has asked the ministries to make sure that the medium and large projects must be included in the NPB maintained by the National Planning Commission.