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KATHMANDU, May 29 -- The budget 2021/22 has allocated Rs 45.09 billion for the agriculture sector. Of the amount, Rs 12 billion will be spent on the supply management of chemical fertilizers.The priorities have been given to the Prime Minister Modernization Project, Nepal Agriculture Research Council and provinces and local government based programs.Protected agriculture, rubber production zone, construction of infrastructure like warehouse and...

Nepal, May 29 -- While the world battles with Covid-19 pandemic, devastating climate-induced disasters are in the offing if the rising global temperature is not contained soon. This means human society may fall from a health pandemic frypan to a fire of climate disaster. Root causes of both the Covid-19 pandemic and growing climate-related disasters have one thing in common-our myopic understanding of economic development and the development...

Bangladesh, May 30 -- Kazi Imtiaz Hossain has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Governors of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) for two years.He will join once the current Chairman's tenure expires.The Public Administration Ministry had issued a gazette notification confirming his appointment.Imtiaz Hossain is now on Post Retirement Leave (PRL) and most recently served as Bangladesh Ambassador to...

Bangladesh, May 30 -- Saturday marked the 69th birth anniversary of the late Ekushey Padak and National Film Award-winning actor Humayun Faridee, one of the most iconic and beloved actors in Bangladesh.Born at Narinda in Old Dhaka in 1952, Faridee left his mark in all the sectors of the entertainment industry of Bangladesh including theatre, television and film during his three-decades-long acting career.Remembering his career and legacy,...

KATHMANDU, May 28 -- The government has decided to allow one regular flight each week to China, Qatar and Turkey starting from June 1.A cabinet meeting held at the Official Residence of Prime Minister K P Oli in Baluwatar on Thursday evening made a decision to this effect. Only charter flights have been allowed to these destinations now after the government earlier decided to suspend all flights to and from Nepal on May 6 to contain further...

Kathmandu, May 28 -- Cyclone Yass, which has been wreaking havoc in Indian coastal states, has left various parts of Nepal drenched in rain and overcast conditions, with meteorologists predicting more adverse weather conditions for the next few days.The powerful cyclone has battered India's east coast area, mainly two states West Bengal and neighbouring Odisha, leaving behind a trail of destruction. According to Indian media reports, more than...

Nepal, May 28 -- Following a surge in infections and deaths this month, the Health Ministry on Sunday published a Micro Containment Plan directing early detection of infections and ensuring effective isolation. The new guideline for containment of Covid-19 also prescribes a mandatory 10-day quarantine for people in close contact with the infected followed by testing, either a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or an antigen test, within five days...

Health condition of former Bibeksheel Sajha Chairman Thapa critical My Republica KATHMANDU, May 28 -- Former Chairman of Bibeksheel Sajha Party, Ujjwal Thapa is undergoing treatment with ventilator support. According to Thapas family and friends, doctors kept him on a ventilator some 24 hours ago after his health deteriorated further. His health is said to be critical now. Doctors said Thapa has tested positive for COVID-19. Lately, he has also been suffering from pneumonia. His...

India invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees from neighbouring countries United News of Bangladesh (UNB) Bangladesh, May 29 -- Muslims like Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists belonging to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan and residing in 13 districts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Punjab to apply for Indian citizenship. According to a report of Hindustan Times, the Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate ...

Beijing announces vaccine aid amid Kathmandus hectic diplomatic push Kathmandu Post Kathmandu, May 27 -- Amid no let-up in coronavirus cases, Nepals vaccine needs have just grown. Lately, the government, according to officials, has been trying every possible measure to acquire vaccines-from anywhere, at any cost. And on Wednesday came a sudden announcement from the north. China said that it would provide 1 million doses of vaccine to Nepal under grant assistance. "During todays ...