WORLD
G7 rivals China with grand infrastructure plan
G7 rivals China with grand infrastructure plan
UK, June 13: The Group of Seven richest democracies sought on Saturday to counter China’s growing influence by offering developing nations an infrastructure plan that could rival President Xi Jinping’s multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road initiative.
Jun 13, 2021
OPINION, Latest Updates
Quo Vadis?
Quo Vadis?
Given the state of affairs since December 20, 2020 - the date of the first dissolution of the House of Representatives - the lack of constitutional norms and political morality and the character of leadership to bypass everything that becomes inconvenient for power grab, where is the leadership tak...
Jun 13, 2021
POLITICS
Gandaki Province Chief Paudel administers oath of office and secrecy to Chief Minister Pok...
Gandaki Province Chief Paudel administers oath of office and...
KATHMANDU, June 12: Gandaki Province Chief Sita Paudel has administered oath of office and secrecy to the newly-appointed Chief Minister Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokharel and four ministers. Pokharel is Parliamentary Party leader of Nepali Congress (NC) in Gandaki Provincial Assembly.
Jun 12, 2021
SOCIETY
Newly-wed bride ruthlessly beaten for not bringing dowry
Newly-wed bride ruthlessly beaten for not bringing dowry
SARLAHI, June 12: A newlywed bride has been mercilessly beaten up in Sarlahi for not bringing a gas stove and cylinder as dowry. Her husband and family members indiscriminately battered her on dowry-related issues.
Jun 12, 2021
POLITICS
Five former prime ministers urge caretaker PM not to take any decisions that have far reac...
Five former prime ministers urge caretaker PM not to take an...
KATHMANDU, June 12: Five former prime ministers have urged caretaker Prime Minister K P Oli not to take any decisions that have far-reaching consequences
Jun 12, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NC’s Pokharel appointed new chief minister of Gandaki Province
NC’s Pokharel appointed new chief minister of Gandaki Provin...
POKHARA, June 12: Parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress (NC) in Gandaki Province, Krishna Chandra Pokharel ‘Nepali’ has been appointed as the new chief minister of the province.
Jun 12, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Experts doubt effective budget implementation this year as govt fails to address persistin...
Experts doubt effective budget implementation this year as g...
KATHMANDU, June 12: The sub-national governments have failed to enjoy autonomy even in four years of the implementation of the federal system, mainly due to the mindset of the central government to maintain a grip on the sub-national governments and poor financial management, according to the expert...
Jun 12, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
691,494 receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Saturday
691,494 receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Saturd...
KATHMANDU, June 12: As many as 691,494 people across the country have so far received both shots of the vaccine against the coronavirus disease.
Jun 12, 2021
POLITICS
NC decides to hold 14th general convention from September 1 to 4 in Kathmandu
NC decides to hold 14th general convention from September 1...
KATHMANDU, June 12: Nepali Congress(NC) has decided to hold the 14th general convention of the party from September 1 to 4 in Kathmandu.
Jun 12, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
With 3,384 new cases, Nepal’s COVID-19 casetally jumps to 626,535
With 3,384 new cases, Nepal’s COVID-19 casetally jumps to 62...
KATHMANDU, June 12: Nepal’s coronavirus casetally has reached 626,535 including 3,384 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours as of Saturday afternoon.
Jun 12, 2021