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The third season of KPL will start in Falgun.

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  Kathmandu. The third edition of the provincial-level franchise competition, Koshi Pride League (KPL), organized by Koshi Pride Pvt. Ltd., is scheduled to be held from Falgun 9 to 21. Stating that it will be held ‘with the encouragement of the Nepal Cricket Association (CAN), CAN Secretary Paras Khadka, and the Koshi Province Cricket Association,’ KPL Director Afzal Hossain informed a press conference held in Kathmandu on Sunday that seven franchise teams will participate in the competition. According to Hossain, Namuna Blasters, Itahari Adarsh ​​Giants, Birtamod Hits, Purveli Super Kings, Everest Thunders, BN Koshi Arnas, and Gorkha Avengers will participate in the competition. Hossain also revealed the names of the owners of all seven franchise teams at the press conference. According to which, Namuna Blasters is owned by Dharma Neupane, while Itahari Adarsh ​​Giants is owned by Kalpit Dhakal. Similarly, while Birtamod Hits is owned by Anurag Pramanik, Purveli Super Kings is own...

"HPV Vaccination for Cancer Prevention Now Available in All Provinces"

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  Kathmandu, April 1  – The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatched  Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines  to all seven provinces of Nepal for the prevention of  cervical cancer . Key Details: Vaccine Supply : A total of  1,770,020 doses  of HPV vaccine have arrived in Nepal with support from  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance . The vaccines are being  distributed free of cost  nationwide. Vaccination Campaign : Target Group:  Schoolgirls (grades 6–10) and out-of-school girls aged 10–14 years  (total target:  1,688,900 girls ). Campaign Period:  February 4 – March 20, 2025  ( Magh 22 to Falgun 6, 2081 BS ). Province-wise Distribution : Koshi Province : 275,180 doses Madhesh Province : 380,460 doses Bagmati (Hetauda) : 125,800 doses Bagmati (Bhaktapur) : 218,280 doses Gandaki Province : 130,870 doses Lumbini Province : 298,910 doses Karnali Province : 124,400 doses Sudurpaschim Province : 187,120 doses Why It Mat...