POLITICS
EC solicits support of political parties for the preparation of midterm polls
EC solicits support of political parties for the preparation...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The Election Commission (EC) has urged all political parties to assist in the preparations for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10.
Jan 18, 2021
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
She gave all her love to children with autism
She gave all her love to children with autism
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: She has a clear rough patch on her right cheek that looks like a skin disease. But this three-year-old mark is not a disease but 'a gift by a small boy with autism'. “He simply came around, badly bit her and did not feel sorry.” One day, exhausted, she was in a deep sleep and an...
Jan 18, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NC hosting a Central Committee meeting to forge party’s strategies today
NC hosting a Central Committee meeting to forge party’s stra...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Nepali Congress (NC) is holding its central committee meeting at the party’s Central Office in Sanepa on Monday.
Jan 18, 2021
WORLD
China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains
China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains
BEIJING, Jan 18: China eked out 2.3% economic growth in 2020, likely becoming the only major economy to expand as shops and factories reopened relatively early from a shutdown to fight the coronavirus while the United States, Japan and Europe struggled with disease flare-ups.
Jan 18, 2021
SOCIETY
Three killed in a road accident in Solukhumbu
Three killed in a road accident in Solukhumbu
SOLUKHUMBU, Jan 18: At least three persons were killed and one other injured in a road accident that occurred at Mahadev cliff on the border of Solu Dudhkunda municipality and Necha Salyan rural municipality.
Jan 18, 2021
WORLD
Sulawesi quake death toll at 81 as Indonesia battles series of disasters
Sulawesi quake death toll at 81 as Indonesia battles series...
JAKARTA, Jan 18: A powerful earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island last week has killed at least 81 people and displaced more than 19,000, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said, as search and rescue efforts continued on Monday.
Jan 18, 2021
WORLD
Australia unlikely to fully reopen borders in 2021 as virus cases slide
Australia unlikely to fully reopen borders in 2021 as virus...
SYDNEY, Jan 18: Australia may not fully reopen its international borders this year even if most of the population is vaccinated against coronavirus, the head of its health department said on Monday as the country recorded zero local COVID-19 cases.
Jan 18, 2021
WORLD
Oil drops 1% as rising coronavirus cases end supply-led rally
Oil drops 1% as rising coronavirus cases end supply-led rall...
TOKYO, Jan 18: Oil prices fell on Monday, extending losses that last week ended a rally driven by production cuts and strong Chinese demand, with the market’s recovery outlook being called into question as coronavirus infections rise.
Jan 18, 2021
ECONOMY
ISPs complain against NEA for exorbitantly hiking optical fiber fee
ISPs complain against NEA for exorbitantly hiking optical fi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has sought to hike the fee for its infrastructure being used by the internet service providers (ISPs), which is likely to take upward the cost of internet use in the country.
Jan 18, 2021
OPINION
Who profits from the assault on American democracy?
Who profits from the assault on American democracy?
Trump intentionally and directly incited the insurrection of January 6. But he does not bear sole responsibility. Every one of his enablers, and the enablers of his enablers, is guilty.
Jan 18, 2021