Mar 15, 2020

WORLD, Coronavirus

Biden, Sanders to debate against backdrop of global pandemic

Biden, Sanders to debate against backdrop of global pandemic

WASHINGTON, March 15:  As the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates return to the debate stage, their party, the stakes, and the world look much different than in their last meeting less than three weeks ago.

WASHINGTON, March 15:  As the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates return to the debate stage, their party, the stakes, and the world look much different than in their last meeting less than three weeks ago.

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

SOCIETY, Latest Updates

Lightning kills two in Myagdi

Lightning kills two in Myagdi

MYAGDI, March 15: Two persons have died after being struck by a lightning on Saturday.

MYAGDI, March 15: Two persons have died after being struck by a lightning on Saturday.

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

SOCIETY, Latest Updates

Nepali Congress leaders, cadres vandalize border pillar along Nepal-India border

Nepali Congress leaders, cadres vandalize border pillar alon...

BHIMDUTTANAGAR, March 15: Nepali Congress leaders and cadres have vandalized a Nepal-India border pillar allegedly erected on the Nepali territory on Saturday.

BHIMDUTTANAGAR, March 15: Nepali Congress leaders and cadres have vandalized a Nepal-India border pillar allegedly erected on the Nepali territory on Saturday.

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

WORLD, Coronavirus

Spanish PM's wife has tested positive for coronavirus - PM's offfice

Spanish PM's wife has tested positive for coronavirus - PM's...

MADRID, March 15: Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime minister Pedro Sanchez, has tested positive for coronavirus, the prime minister’s office said, adding that both were doing fine.

MADRID, March 15: Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime minister Pedro Sanchez, has tested positive for coronavirus, the prime minister’s office said, adding that both were doing fine.

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

ECONOMY, Latest Updates

Use of chemical pesticide declines in Kavre

Use of chemical pesticide declines in Kavre

BANEPA, March 15: According to the government statistics, the use of chemical pesticide in Kavre has decreased significantly over the years.

BANEPA, March 15: According to the government statistics, the use of chemical pesticide in Kavre has decreased significantly over the years.

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

ECONOMY, Latest Updates

Coronavirus affects construction work at Tanahun Hydropower project

Coronavirus affects construction work at Tanahun Hydropower...

TANAHUN, March 15: The widespread outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected the construction work at Tanahun Hydropower Project. According to the project officials, the construction of the tunnel has been affected as Chinese workers who had gone back home to celebrate the Chinese New Year are...

TANAHUN, March 15: The widespread outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected the construction work at Tanahun Hydropower Project. According to the project officials, the construction of the tunnel has been affected as Chinese workers who had gone back home to celebrate the Chinese New Year are...

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

Editorial

Beware of myths

Beware of myths

As coronavirus is spreading across the world, with rising number of infections and fatalities in European countries as well, and as it is wrecking havoc on global economy, it has posed challenges on several fronts—economy, public health and even livelihood. A new form of challenge has also emerged:...

As coronavirus is spreading across the world, with rising number of infections and fatalities in European countries as well, and as it is wrecking havoc on global economy, it has posed challenges on several fronts—economy, public health and even livelihood. A new form of challenge has also emerged:...

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

My City, Lifestyle

Avoid getting hacked

Avoid getting hacked

When downloading music, videos or even software, make sure you are downloading from an authorized website. Some websites allow you to download certain high-value software. But it’s highly possible that they contain viruses that obtain your information.

When downloading music, videos or even software, make sure you are downloading from an authorized website. Some websites allow you to download certain high-value software. But it’s highly possible that they contain viruses that obtain your information.

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

OPINION

Languaging Research

Languaging Research

“English is . . . the language of higher education, mass media, information and communication technology, business, tourism, science and medicine,” says the introduction to the recently published English language curriculum for 11th and 12th grades. Built upon this combination of half truths, ignora...

“English is . . . the language of higher education, mass media, information and communication technology, business, tourism, science and medicine,” says the introduction to the recently published English language curriculum for 11th and 12th grades. Built upon this combination of half truths, ignora...

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

OPINION

What ails our diplomacy?

What ails our diplomacy?

Diplomacy in bilateral and multilateral affairs is becoming increasingly complex requiring tact and intelligence. It involves tremendous art of communications and negotiation with a profound knowledge of English language and mastery over a range of topical issues to discuss on the part of negotiator...

Diplomacy in bilateral and multilateral affairs is becoming increasingly complex requiring tact and intelligence. It involves tremendous art of communications and negotiation with a profound knowledge of English language and mastery over a range of topical issues to discuss on the part of negotiator...

Mar 15, 2020