Japan gives vaccine cold chain assistance thru UNICEF

The Government of Japan has provided a grant assistance to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Nepal through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). In a joint statement issued on Monday, it has been informed that this critical support will help Nepal deploy vaccines, including those against COVID-19, throughout the nation. Under its grant, Japan has provided high-quality facilities including nine walk-in-coolers, 38 solar-driven vaccine refrigerators, 1,109 long-range vaccine carriers...

Minister Paudel seeks university reform plans

Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Paudel has sought a plan for university reform. During a meeting with Vice Chancellor of Tribhuvan University Dharma Kanta Baskota at the Ministry on Monday, Minister Paudel sought a plan to reform the TU.

Fulfill Martyrs' Dream

Nepal's democratic movement has decades-long history. The nation was ushered into an era of multiparty democracy and modernisation following the overthrow of the 104-year-old Rana oligarchy. The suppression of people and seizure of their rights by the autocratic Rana rulers had led to an emergence of a popular uprising in the country. In 1951, Nepali people were successful in abolishing the Rana rule once and for all. Many people had to sacrifice their lives for the sake of democracy, freedom and...

‘Endemisation’ Of COVID-19?

As the Omicron variant is attacking Europe and other continents, a new way of thinking has emerged in Europe. Several European countries are discussing the possibility of treating COVID-19 as an endemic disease. It is surmised that as the Omicron variant has higher transmissibility than other variants, the variant could be the last one in Europe, indicating that no other variants would emerge and that the respiratory contagion would be weaker, thus assuming the ‘endemic’ tag.

Using Disability Neutral Language

People care about the words they use," my friend said in a conversation about empowerment and inclusion. “Good intentions and thoughts are more important than the words,” he added. The incident made this scribe realise that it is necessary to learn about the perspective of people with disabilities and share it with others. The writer of many media articles about people with disabilities, usually promoting some form of inspiration, often confuses us when they claim that the individual somehow...

Say ‘No’ To Dowry

Simply, an amount of money or property that a bride brings to her husband on their marriage is dowry. Historically, this practice was willingly followed by the parents of the bride in many parts of the world, but now it is being forcefully demanded in numerous places. It was prevalent mainly in wealthier families. But unfortunately, it has not spared even ordinary families at present. It is true that a young man may require financial support to settle his life and fulfill his needs. But it should...

N. Korea confirms test of missile capable of striking Guam

North Korea confirmed Monday it test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam, the North’s most significant weapon launch in years, as Washington plans to show its commitment to its Asian allies with an unspecified move.

JAWA’s BSVI models introduced in Nepal

Agni Motoinc Pvt Ltd has begun the distribution and delivery of BSVI models of Jawa and Jawa forty-two motorcycles in Nepal. Both models of JAWA motorcycles are available for bookings at the dealers in Birtamod, Dharan, Itahari, Biratnagar, Lahan, Pokhara, Narayanghat, Butwal, Bhairahawa,Nepalgunj, Birgunj, Surkhet, Dang, Dhangadi and Baglung.

SCO countries’ exhibit children’s art on winter Olympics online

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries Art Exhibition of Children and Young Artists and Chinese-Russian Children's Art Exhibition were held online on January 28. The theme was “2022—Together for a Shared Winter Olympics Dream”. Nepal is a dialogue partner of the SCO.

Contractor not guilty on rhino death: FCAN

The Federation of Contractors Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has demanded to stop the activities to demoralise the construction entrepreneurs in any form. Expressing concerns about the legal process against the contractor of the road expansion project along the East-West Highway in Bharatpur Metropolitan City where a rhino succumbed to death after falling into an under-construction pit, the FCAN said that the punitive activities against the entrepreneur were illegal.