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COVID-19 vaccination campaign going ahead with priority: Health Minister

Published On: January 17, 2022 12:56 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Jan 17: Minister for Health and Population, Birodh Khatiwada has said that the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 is going ahead with high priority.

Nepal’s Ram Charitra Sah bags “First in Asia” award

Published On: January 17, 2022 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

Washington DC, Jan 12: The World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry has announced its “First in Asia'' award to Ram Charitra Sah of Nepal. Sah heads an NGO named the Center for Public Health and Environmental Development (CEPHED) Nepal.

Govt not in favor of a complete shutdown: Health Minister Khatiwada

Published On: January 17, 2022 11:55 AM NPT By: Binod Subedi

BIRATNAGAR, Jan 17: Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said that the government is not in favor of a complete shutdown. At a discussion program organized by the government of Province 1 at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers in Biratnagar on Sunday, Minister Khatiwada said that the government is not in favor of a complete shutdown.

NC leader arrested for attempted rape

Published On: January 17, 2022 11:30 AM NPT By: Chuman Basnet

MORANG, Jan 17: Police have arrested a Nepali Congress leader from Budhiganga in Morang district on charges of attempting to rape a girl.

Shree Swasthani Brata Katha and Maghesnan begins today

Published On: January 17, 2022 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Shree Swasthani Brata Katha, a popular ritual observed by the Hindus since Poush Shukla Purnima (full moon day), has begun from today. The festival ends a month after in Magh Shukla Purnima. Hindus also observes Maghesnan or Makarsnan (holy bath) from today itself.

Govt issues new order to contain spread of coronavirus infection

Published On: January 17, 2022 09:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The government has issued an order for the control and prevention of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic along with the emergence of new Omicron variant, said spokesperson for the government and Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gyanendra Bahadur Karki.

CIAA to probe allegations against Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation accused of embezzling funds meant for cricket stadium

Published On: January 16, 2022 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: A complaint has been filed against the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation at the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), citing a possible embezzlement of funds collected for the construction of the Gautam Budhha International Cricket Stadium by the Foundation .