Fertiliser crisis could spell economic disaster, experts warn
Essential farm nutrients could be in short supply in Nepal amid global shortages.
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Nepal on track to vaccinate its eligible population as more jabs are on way
34 million doses are in pipeline—most due to arrive by the year’s end. Public health experts stress need for improving storage and supply systems and scaling up vaccination.
COP26 and Nepal’s climate commitments
The pledges are ambitious yet achievable but implementation will be key, experts say.
Nepal receives 1.02 million doses of Vero Cell vaccine bought through COVAX
The consignment is part of over 5.9 million doses of vaccine bought with a loan provided by Asian Development Bank.
Two years since Xi’s visit, Nepal-China ‘strategic partnership’ remains an enigma
During Xi’s Nepal visit in 2019, the two countries made some big announcements, but there has been little progress.
Nearly 400 houses in Kathmandu inundated after overnight rainfall
Water levels in various rivers have risen unprecedentedly.
Ratification imperative for MCC Compact Agreement
There is no aspect that undermines our constitution, foreign policy, autonomy or national interest.
A guerrilla woman’s journey
Yami moves across the fuzzy borders in matters of gender, caste and political ideologies.
Kul Man Ghising appointed managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority
This is Ghising’s return to the power utility 11 months after his exit.
Bhutan delivers 230,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Nepal
Kathmandu had written to Thimphu last week after the Himalayan kingdom completed inoculating most of its adult population.
From vaccines to a balancing act, Deuba faces tough foreign policy challenges
It is not just about India and China anymore. With the changes in international rivalries, Nepal needs to tread carefully while safeguarding its interests, observers say.
Japan to donate 1.6 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Nepal through COVAX
This could come as a respite for around 1.4 million people aged 65 and above who have been waiting for their second shots after taking the first dose in March.
Bringing back the culture of paying for music
Created by musicians for fellow musicians, Noodle hopes to serve as a platform where music lovers can encourage and support musicians.
One dead, seven missing in Sindhupalchok flood
Floodwaters from the Melamchi River entered settlements causing damage to houses and bridges in the Melamchi bazaar area.
Denmark’s Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing in Euro 2020 match
The game was initially suspended but resumed an hour and 45 minutes later, Finland claiming a 1-0 victory when striker Joel Pohjanpalo headed in on the hour with his side’s only attempt of the game.
