WORLD
US marks slowest population growth since the Depression
US marks slowest population growth since the Depression
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WASHINGTON, April 27: U.S. population growth has slowed to the lowest rate since the Great Depression, the Census Bureau said Monday, as Americans continued their march to the South and West and one-time engines of growth, New York and California, lost political influence.
Apr 27, 2021
WORLD
EU sues AstraZeneca over breach of COVID-19 vaccine supply contract
EU sues AstraZeneca over breach of COVID-19 vaccine supply c...
EUROPE, April 27: The European Commission said on Monday it had launched legal action against AstraZeneca (AZN.L) for not respecting its contract for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines and for not having a "reliable" plan to ensure timely deliveries.
Apr 27, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Two COVID-19 patients die in BPKIHS
Two COVID-19 patients die in BPKIHS
DHARAN, April 27: Two COVID-19 patients died on Monday while receiving treatment at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) in Dharan.
Apr 27, 2021
SOCIETY
Woman dies after being hit by an army truck
Woman dies after being hit by an army truck
BIRENDRANAGAR, April 27: A woman was killed when a Nepal Army truck hit her in Surkhet on Monday evening. The deceased has been identified as Manikala Sapkota, 50, of Birendranagar Municipality-12.
Apr 27, 2021
WORLD
Indian hospitals swamped by coronavirus as countries promise aid
Indian hospitals swamped by coronavirus as countries promise...
INDIA, April 27: India ordered its armed forces on Monday to help tackle surging new coronavirus infections, as nations including Britain, Germany and the United States pledged urgent medical aid to try to contain an emergency overwhelming the country’s hospitals.
Apr 27, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Week-long prohibitory order in Kathmandu Valley (With list of activities that are allowed...
Week-long prohibitory order in Kathmandu Valley (With list o...
KATHMANDU, April 26: The three District Administration Offices (DAOs) in the Kathmandu Valley have issued a week-long prohibitory order placing restrictions on various services and activities in the Kathmandu Valley.
Apr 27, 2021
Interview, Latest Updates
Cricket, tourism and trade can enhance Nepal-Pakistan relations: Ambassador Shah
Cricket, tourism and trade can enhance Nepal-Pakistan relati...
We are in touch with our Nepali counterparts. I couldn't agree more with you that sports is a powerful binder – and cricket fans in our two countries share similar views about the role of this sport in bringing our two countries closer. We are exploring different possibilities to enhance our coopera...
Apr 27, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse ends in red for second consecutive day
Nepse ends in red for second consecutive day
KATHMANDU, April 26: Stocks came under pressure since the beginning of Monday’s trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell around 56 points in the morning before recovering slightly. However, equities continued to falter further in the latter trading hours. At the close, Nepse fini...
Apr 26, 2021
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates
People stand in long queue to get first shot of Chinese -made COVID-19 vaccine (photo fea...
People stand in long queue to get first shot of Chinese -mad...
KATHMANDU, April 26: A long queue was formed in front of Maternity Hospital in Thapathali and Alka Hospital on Monday afternoon as a number of people reached there to receive the first shot of China-made vaccine against COVID-19.
Apr 26, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Ride-sharing platforms offer relief to Nepal’s urban population
Ride-sharing platforms offer relief to Nepal’s urban populat...
Ride-sharing platforms have become popular in a comparatively short time. They have not only brought about a significant change in the modality of urban public transportation but have also offered an opportunity to the riders to make a decent income at their convenience. These platforms are, howeve...
Apr 26, 2021