Category: General
Dengue: Sharp spike in September sees this year’s deaths double in a month
At least 80 people died of dengue this September, making it by far the deadliest month this year in Bangladesh, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
On the last day of September, on Monday, the country reported five more de…
Government forms special taskforce to assess losses, ensure grants for temporary shelters within 15 days
Kathmandu: The government has decided to collect the details of losses caused by the recent nationwide rain-induced disaster within the next 15 days by forming a special task force.
The decision aims to assess the losses and ensure compensation to th…
Maoist Centre lawmakers to contribute their 10 days’ salary to disaster relief fund
Kathmandu: The CPN (Maoist Centre) has set up a central relief fund targeting the flood and landslide affected people.
According to the party, anyone interested in contributing to this fund can deposit the donation amount to the fund in the party’s b…
Fruits and vegetables supply eases in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: The surge in import of fruits and vegetables into the Kathmandu Valley has enhanced availability of these food items, claimed the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market Development Committee.
The Valley had begun to experience a gradual sho…
Foreign Minister Rana, Under-Secretary Zeya meet
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, and US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzea Zeya, held a meeting here today.
During the meeting, matters related to peace, human rights and democracy and l…
Auspicious time for Dashain tika unveiled for 32 countries
Kathmandu: The International Calendar Decision Committee has made public the auspicious time for Bada Dashain tika for 32 countries, including Nepal.
Committee’s member-secretary Laxman Panthi told RSS that the auspicious time for Bijaya Dashami 2081…
Automation of public financial services curbing corruption, enhancing efficiency: Finance Adviser
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has highlighted the role of automated government financial services in combating corruption and improving efficiency within public financial management.
Speaking as the Chief Guest at the launch of several online p…
DMP Commissioner urges collective action to tackle emerging challenges
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Mainul Hasan said that collective effort is important to addressing the challenges posed by the evolving situation in the country.
He said this during a crime review meeting held Monday at the Banglades…