POLITICS
UML Chairman Oli knocks at SC’s door against Speaker Sapkota
UML Chairman Oli knocks at SC’s door against Speaker Sapkota
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Wednesday against CPN (Unified Socialist) and Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota. He has accused Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota of helping members of the House of Representatives to open a new party without...
Sep 02, 2021
POLITICS
SC seeks written response from govt on its decision to bear treatment cost of former PM Kh...
SC seeks written response from govt on its decision to bear...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: The Supreme Court has ordered the government to furnish a written response on its decision to bear the treatment cost of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal.
Sep 02, 2021
Coronavirus
Vaccinations in rural India increase amid supply concerns
Vaccinations in rural India increase amid supply concerns
NEW DELHI, Sept 2: India has dramatically increased COVID-19 vaccination rates in its vast rural hinterland, where around 65% of the country’s nearly 1.4 billion people live. But supply constraints remain for the world’s largest maker of vaccines and experts say it’s unlikely India will reach its ta...
Sep 02, 2021
OPINION
Breastfeeding is the Natural Vaccine
Breastfeeding is the Natural Vaccine
Breastfed children are less likely to be obese or overweight and are less prone to non-communicable diseases later in life. Increasing breastfeeding to near-universal levels globally could save more than 820,000 lives and prevent an additional 20,000 cases of breast cancer in women each year.
Sep 02, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepal spent US $ 4.54 billion to buy Indian currency worth Rs 535.23 billion to finance im...
Nepal spent US $ 4.54 billion to buy Indian currency worth R...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Nepal bought Indian rupees (INR) equivalent to Rs 535.23 billion by selling US dollars to finance the imports from the southern neighbor in the last fiscal year.
Sep 02, 2021
SOCIETY
NEB decides to conduct Grade XII examinations from Sept 15 (With routine)
NEB decides to conduct Grade XII examinations from Sept 15 (...
KATHMANDU, September 1: The National Education Board (NEB) has decided to conduct annual examinations of Grade XII from September 15.
Sep 01, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse takes a breather as stocks hold ground
Nepse takes a breather as stocks hold ground
KATHMANDU, September 1: The local bourse registered an upbeat start to Wednesday’s session with the index climbing more than 35 points in the first few minutes of trading. However, the index saw sharp decline bringing the market in the negative territory within the first hour. Another recovery pushe...
Sep 01, 2021
POLITICS
MCC Vice President Sumar visiting Nepal next week
MCC Vice President Sumar visiting Nepal next week
KATHMANDU, September 1: The MCC Vice President Fatema Sumar is visiting Nepal next week. She will be accompanied by the MCC Deputy Vice President Jonathan Brooks.
Sep 01, 2021
ECONOMY
NRB forming an oversight unit to monitor digital transaction platforms
NRB forming an oversight unit to monitor digital transaction...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is forming an oversight unit to monitor and regulate the payment service providers and payment service operators across the country.
Sep 01, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
2,052 new cases recorded on Wednesday; 14,935 tests conducted
2,052 new cases recorded on Wednesday; 14,935 tests conducte...
KATHMANDU, September 1: Of 14,935 COVID-19 tests conducted across the country on Wednesday, 2,052 turned out positive for the virus, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Sep 01, 2021