SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Cross-border movement tightened to prevent spread of Omicron variant
Cross-border movement tightened to prevent spread of Omicron...
KANCHANPUR, Dec 4: With the new variant ‘Omicron’ of COVID-19 detected in a number of African countries and in India, security in the western border of Gadda Chauki has been heightened.
Dec 04, 2021
SOCIETY
Eighth Tanahun festival to begin from January 22
Eighth Tanahun festival to begin from January 22
KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The eighth Tanahun festival will be held from January 22 to January 24. Organized by the Tanahun Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the festival will be held at PB Park at Byas Municipality-3.
Dec 04, 2021
POLITICS
NC General Convention: Voting for the leadership of Bagmati Province today
NC General Convention: Voting for the leadership of Bagmati...
DHADING, Dec 4: Voting for the leadership of Bagmati Pradesh under the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) is being held today. A total of 2,137 representatives from all over the province will participate in the voting to be held in the province capital Hetauda.
Dec 04, 2021
SOCIETY
One killed as bus hits tractor
One killed as bus hits tractor
PARBAT, Dec 4: One person was killed on the spot when a bus hit a tractor at Kushma Municipality-8, Chuwa this morning. The deceased has been identified as Bishal Lamichhane, 18, of Chauwandi village in Udayapur district.
Dec 04, 2021
My City, Art & Culture, Exhibitions
Hamro Pahilo Paila: An exhibition to understand the new generation of artists
Hamro Pahilo Paila: An exhibition to understand the new gene...
One can see variety of art works such as landscape, portraits, surrealistic art, installation, traditional art, botanical art, etc, under single roof; also it is a window to understand new generation of artists having academic background in Fine Arts.
Dec 04, 2021
WORLD
Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus
Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold vi...
NEW YORK, Dec 4: The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 likely acquired at least one of its mutations by picking up a snippet of genetic material from another virus - possibly one that causes the common cold - present in the same infected cells, according to researchers.
Dec 04, 2021
WORLD
France evacuates more than 300 people from Afghanistan
France evacuates more than 300 people from Afghanistan
PARIS, Dec 4: France has carried out an evacuation mission in Afghanistan, taking 258 Afghans as well as 11 French, some 60 Dutch nationals and an unspecified number of people linked to them out of the country, a French foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Friday.
Dec 04, 2021
OPINION
Remittance Economy: Appealing or Appalling?
Remittance Economy: Appealing or Appalling?
People’s increased purchasing capacity won’t matter if we can’t hold the money home. Capital flight adds to the problems and hikes dependency.
Dec 04, 2021
ECONOMY
Stocks close week firmly lower
Stocks close week firmly lower
KATHMANDU, Dec 3: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index opened this week’s trading on a weak note with the benchmark losing more than 80 points on Sunday. Weakness prevailed with dips of 21 points and 1 point on Monday and Tuesday. After an attempt of recovery on Wednesday with a 5-point rise, the...
Dec 03, 2021
POLITICS
Ruling parties in discussion to impeach Chief Justice Rana: NC, Maoist lawmakers
Ruling parties in discussion to impeach Chief Justice Rana:...
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KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Lawmakers belonging to ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (Maoist Center) have said that preparations are underway to file an impeachment motion against Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana.
Dec 03, 2021