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The Ministry of Health, with cooperation from development partners, has created a new vaccine education toolkit aimed at enhancing understanding among Laos' low-literacy and ethnic communities.

The toolkit contains animated movies and infographic flashcards that explain how vaccinations work, what to expect after vaccination, and the significance of immunization, according to Xinhua.

To enable greater accessibility, health staff are translating the information into numerous local languages. The resources, which are available in both mobile and print formats, help health workers during home visits and community outreach.

The initiative also helps parents track their children’s immunization schedules, aiming to boost vaccine acceptance and timely coverage nationwide, Xinhua reported.

Newly appointed Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Biswo Poudel has decided to print new notes of Rs 500 and 1000.

Poudel, who took the oath of office and secrecy amidst a ceremony held at the Supreme Court, said so after assuming the office on Wednesday.

He said that he will move ahead by coordinating with everyone in order to make the country’s economy dynamic.

Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh administered the oath of office and secrecy this morning.

The government on Tuesday appointed Poudel as the 18th Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). 

The decision to appoint Poudel as the new Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday evening at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar.

US President Donald Trump has announced the development of the “Golden Dome,” a new missile defense system designed to counter advanced threats including hypersonic and space-based missiles, BBC reported.

The system will use land, sea, and space-based interceptors and sensors under a centralized command structure. It is intended to be fully operational by the end of Trump’s current term in 2029.

An initial $25bn has been allocated through Trump’s proposed budget, with long-term costs projected between $175bn and $542bn, depending on scope and execution. The project will be led by Space Force General Michael Guetlein.

Canada has expressed interest in participating through North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), though no official agreement has been confirmed, according to BBC.

The Golden Dome aims to intercept missiles at various stages of flight, addressing gaps in current US defenses. Trump described it as a “near-100 percent effective” shield against future aerial threats.

A 25-year-old man was found dead in a swimming pool in Chitwan on Monday night.

According to Rabindra Khanal, Information Officer at the District Police Office, Lokesh Mahato of Bharatpur metropolis-22, was found dead in the swimming pool at the Dahakhani-based View Resort in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-7.

It has been reported that he had gone swimming with his colleagues, who later found him dead.  

Following the incident, police have detained them for further investigation into the case.