WORLD
Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia
Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia
MOSCOW, Feb 1: Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,100 people were detained by police,...
Feb 01, 2021
ECONOMY
Sugar mills facing raw material shortage as farmers decide not to grow sugarcane for not r...
Sugar mills facing raw material shortage as farmers decide n...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Sugar mills have started facing a shortage of raw material as many farmers decided not to plant sugarcane citing the struggle they are forced to undergo just to receive the payments for their produce every year.
Feb 01, 2021
OPINION
Lead toxicity in Ayurvedic medicines
Lead toxicity in Ayurvedic medicines
If not regulated urgently, the adulterated Ayurvedic medicines will increasingly become a potential source of lead intoxication in Nepal.
Feb 01, 2021
WORLD
Navalny, WHO and Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
Navalny, WHO and Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace Pri...
OSLO, Feb 1: Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organization and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, all backed by Norwegian lawmakers who have a track record of picking the winner.
Feb 01, 2021
OPINION
Assessing constitutionality of parliament dissolution
Assessing constitutionality of parliament dissolution
Dissolution of the House of Representatives is the last resort, only when all options mentioned in Article 76(1), (2), (3) and (5) are exhausted.
Feb 01, 2021
WORLD
Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders arrested, party spokesman says
Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders arrested, party spokesman...
MYANMAR, Feb 1: Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an early morning raid, the spokesman for the governing National League for Democracy said on Monday.
Feb 01, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
China to provide 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine under grant assistance to Nepal
China to provide 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine under gra...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: China on Sunday said that it has decided to provide 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine under grant assistance to Nepal.
Jan 31, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse suspends secondary market transaction of Rastriya Beema Company and Bishal Bazaar Co...
Nepse suspends secondary market transaction of Rastriya Beem...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) has suspended the share transactions of two government-owned listed companies — Rastriya Beema Company and Bishal Bazaar Company Ltd in the secondary market for failing to abide by the government rule.
Jan 31, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
NTA provides internet service for free in 31 districts
NTA provides internet service for free in 31 districts
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has provided the internet service for free in 31 districts. Issuing a notice on Sunday, the NTA said that activities for the construction of broadband have been completed in these districts through the use of the amount allocated for the rural tel...
Jan 31, 2021
POLITICS, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Civil society activists continue protest against parliament dissolution, compare PM Oli wi...
Civil society activists continue protest against parliament...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Civil society activists have continued their protest against parliament dissolution.
Jan 31, 2021