SOCIETY
Two killed in road accident
Two killed in road accident
KAILALI, Jan 31: Two people died in a road accident that took place on the Pahalmanpur road section of Kailali along the East-West Highway on Saturday night.
Jan 31, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Dahal and Nepal to participate in sit-in at Maitighar today
Dahal and Nepal to participate in sit-in at Maitighar today
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal, the chairmen duo of the Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist party (NCP) are scheduled to participate in a sit-in protest at Maitighar today.
Jan 31, 2021
SOCIETY
21,010 new voters added in Siraha
21,010 new voters added in Siraha
SIRAHA, Jan 31: More than 21,000 new voters have been added in Siraha. A total of 21,010 voters including 11,006 male and 10,004 female were added to the list of voters in the district, according to the District Election Office.
Jan 31, 2021
ECONOMY
NOC increases commission for petroleum dealers
NOC increases commission for petroleum dealers
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has agreed to increase the commission paid to petroleum dealers. This comes after the dealers pressed NOC to increase the commission of diesel and petrol by about 36 paisa per liter. The dealers had stated that it was difficult to sustain their busi...
Jan 31, 2021
WORLD
Myanmar military denies coup threats over vote fraud claims
Myanmar military denies coup threats over vote fraud claims
NAYPYITAW, MYANMAR, Jan 31: Myanmar’s military on Saturday denied its chief was threatening to stage a coup over complaints of election fraud, saying the media had misinterpreted his words.
Jan 31, 2021
WORLD
Australia reopens New Zealand 'travel bubble' after no new COVID-19 cases
Australia reopens New Zealand 'travel bubble' after no new C...
SYDNEY, Jan 31: Australia reopened its “travel bubble” with New Zealand on Sunday after the neighbouring country reported no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, but added new screening measures as it marked its longest infection-free run since the outbreak began.
Jan 31, 2021
SOCIETY
Red Panda in school curriculum
Red Panda in school curriculum
PHUNGLING, Jan 31: Information on Red Panda is now being taught in schools with the objective of developing awareness to protect the endangered animal. The Red Panda Network, working to preserve Red Panda, has developed text books on environment conservation including Red Panda to be taught in the s...
Jan 31, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Two arrested with counterfeit notes
Two arrested with counterfeit notes
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Police have arrested two persons from Puincha in Belauri municipality-8 in possession of fake Nepali currency. The arrest was made by the Armed Police Force on Saturday evening.
Jan 31, 2021
WORLD
Trump loses lead impeachment lawyers a week before trial
Trump loses lead impeachment lawyers a week before trial
WASHINGTON, Jan 31: Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers little more than a week before his trial, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday. The change injects fresh uncertainty into the makeup and strategy of his defense team.
Jan 31, 2021
OPINION
Does pandemic debt relief work?
Does pandemic debt relief work?
Rather than pursue more debt relief to help the developing world weather the COVID-19 crisis, rich countries should provide pandemic-related necessities directly. Debt relief is so imprecise a mechanism that it is as likely to benefit private-sector creditors as it is to help the poor.
Jan 31, 2021