President Paudel leaves for New Delhi for treatment
President Ram Chandra Paudel has left for New Delhi, India on Wednesday for further treatment. He was taken to India by an air ambulance of Shree Airlines this morning, said President Paudel’s press advisor Kiran Paudel. Earlier on Tuesday evening, President Paudel was admitted to the Maharajgunj-based Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital after he complained of health problems. President Paudel will be treated at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. The President had returned home after receiving treatment of stomach-related ailments at the same hospital on April 1.
Nationwide Vitamin 'A' campaign from today
The nationwide Vitamin 'A' campaign for children begins today. The campaign to administer Vitamin A supplements to children is taking place across the country today and tomorrow, said Director of the Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr Bivek Kumar Lal. The children will also be administered deworming tablets along with vitamin A supplements. The Vitamin A supplements will be administered to children between six months to 59 months and deworming tablets to children aged one to five years. The target is to reach out to around 2.7 million children for Vitamin A supplements and around 2.4 million children for deworming tablets. The government has been carrying out the national Vitamin 'A' campaign since 2050 BS and is held twice in the months of Baisakh and Kartik of the Lunar calendar.
India reports 10,542 new Covid cases, active caseload above 63k
India has recorded 10,542 new Covid infections in 24 hours, while the active caseload has risen to 63,562, Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday stated, The Times of India reported. A Delhi government bulletin on Tuesday stated that the national capital recorded 1,537 new Covid cases. Medical experts have said Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16 could be driving the surge in cases.
‘Ride to Rara’ bike race to spur tourism in Karnali
A 'Ride to Rara' motorcycle race is going to be held from Birendranagar, Surkhet to Mugu in Karnali Province. The 'Ride to Rara' competition to be held from April 23 to 25 is being organized by Triveni Adventures Pvt Ltd and Royal Enfield Bullet Bike Showroom. A total of 40 riders traveling on 20 bullet motorcycles will be taking part in the competition, according to Manaraj Simkhada, a member of the organizing team. The event is expected to help promote tourism in Karnali while the best riders will be selected to participate in a South Asian event, said Simkhada. The riders will be joined by a medical, technical and photography team and a documentary will also be produced. The event has been supported by Nepal Tourism Board and National Sports Council. According to the organizers, free registration has been arranged for those who wish to participate in the event that is expected to cost around Rs 800,000.