ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Entry-level cars to go for
Entry-level cars to go for
KATHMANDU, Mar 2: Buying a first car is a major moment in your life. As it is not wise to make big investment without mastering driving skill, many people go for cheaper cars to begin with.
Mar 02, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Govt directs bodies under MoCTCA to make prompt preparations to prevent coronavirus
Govt directs bodies under MoCTCA to make prompt preparations...
KATHMANDU, Mar 2: The government has directed the bodies and organizations under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to act promptly for the preparation of prevention of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
Mar 02, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Lawmakers demand government maintain autonomy of Nepal Rastra Bank
Lawmakers demand government maintain autonomy of Nepal Rastr...
KATHMANDU, Mar 2: Lawmakers on Sunday urged the government to remove the clause in the proposed bill of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Act that will affect adversely the autonomy of the central bank.
Mar 02, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
‘It is becoming difficult to keep business running’
‘It is becoming difficult to keep business running’
POKHARA, Mar 2: Hit hard by the impact of coronavirus outbreak, local entrepreneurs have suggested to the government to take needful measures to prevent further slide in their business. They have even warned of protest if the government failed to address to their concerns on time.
Mar 02, 2020
ECONOMY
Nepse begins week in red
Nepse begins week in red
KATHMANDU: Stocks began Sunday's trading on a positive note as Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index added more than 35 points in the beginning session before pulling back sharply. Further, sellers prevailed in the latter trading hours as the index witnessed a steady decline to close the day with a 40....
Mar 02, 2020
Editorial
Stay extremely alert
Stay extremely alert
There is a reason to panic about COVID-19. The disease that originated from Wuhan of China in late December last year has claimed over 2900 lives and infected over 98,000 people worldwide (the toll is ever rising). The infection that was limited to China and few other countries until recently has...
Mar 02, 2020
OPINION
On foreign policy, media should unite
On foreign policy, media should unite
A statement issued by Chinese embassy in Nepal on February 18 over an article published by The Kathmandu Post sent Nepali media persons and social media population in reaction mode: China has no business telling what a Nepali newspaper can and cannot publish. Chinese embassy has breached the diploma...
Mar 02, 2020
OPINION
Together we must fight
Together we must fight
The approach of the WHO South-East Asia Region to health security is guided by a simple yet powerful logic: When we work together we are protected together. Never has this been more important. The outbreak of COVID-19 is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and provides significant ch...
Mar 02, 2020
OPINION
Tale of Two Demagogues
Tale of Two Demagogues
PARIS – “America loves India,” declared US President Donald Trump on his recent visit to the Indian state of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s power base. Before a crowd of more than 100,000 in the world’s largest cricket stadium, the two leaders triumphantly celebrated the deepening friendshi...
Mar 02, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Lawmakers call for stringent action against VAW, acid attack and dowry system
Lawmakers call for stringent action against VAW, acid attack...
KATHMANDU, Mar 2: Lawmakers on Sunday urged the government to launch a special campaign to stand against certain ill practices in Nepali society such as witchcraft, social problems like dowry system, and criminal activities such as acid attacks.
Mar 02, 2020