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Indian ‘smuggler’ shot dead in Kanchanpur
Indian ‘smuggler’ shot dead in Kanchanpur
KANCHANPUR, March 5: An Indian national, who was allegedly involved in drug smuggling, was shot dead by police at Belauri Municipality-8 in Kanchanpur district on Thursday evening.
Mar 05, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Govt talks with Biplab-led NCP positive: Leader Lekhak
Govt talks with Biplab-led NCP positive: Leader Lekhak
DHANGADHI, March 5: Central member of the Nepali Congress (NC), Ramesh Lekhak has said NC took positively the talks held between the government and Netra Bikram Chanda ‘Biplab’-led Nepal Communist Party (NCP).
Mar 05, 2021
WORLD
Oil prices surge as OPEC+ extends output cuts into April
Oil prices surge as OPEC+ extends output cuts into April
SINGAPORE, March 5: Oil prices rose on Friday, extending gains from the previous session, after OPEC and its allies agreed not to increase supply in April as they await a more substantial recovery in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 05, 2021
OPINION
Evaluating Nepal’s new foreign policy
Evaluating Nepal’s new foreign policy
To practically implement the new foreign policy, it is important to integrate it with core national interests and priorities.
Mar 05, 2021
POLITICS
NC to lead national politics after fresh mandate: leader Thapa
NC to lead national politics after fresh mandate: leader Tha...
BARDIBAS, March 5: Youth leader of Nepali Congress Gagan Kumar Thapa has said the national politics would get a new direction after next elections.
Mar 05, 2021
SOCIETY
Acid attack survivor Muskan Khatun wins 2021 International Women of Courage Award
Acid attack survivor Muskan Khatun wins 2021 International W...
KATHMANDU, March 5: The acid attack survivor Muskan Khatun has been named for the US State Department's International Women of Courage Award this year.
Mar 05, 2021
WORLD
India's COVID vaccine wins over some sceptics after promising data
India's COVID vaccine wins over some sceptics after promisin...
NEW DELHI, March 5: Indian doctors and politicians on Thursday welcomed efficacy data for a state-backed coronavirus vaccine that was given emergency approval in January without the completion of a late-stage trial, making people reluctant to receive the shot.
Mar 05, 2021
OPINION
Sarkozy’s conviction is a win for the rule of law
Sarkozy’s conviction is a win for the rule of law
The harsh sentence handed down to former French president Nicolas Sarkozy confirms anew an ancient truth of politics: Even in the world’s most firmly entrenched democracies, corruption remains a curse.
Mar 05, 2021
OPINION
Erosion of elections
Erosion of elections
The idea of elections has changed from an eagerly awaited event to an occurrence that could be good or bad but necessary for the continuance of the present political system.
Mar 05, 2021
WORLD
Exclusive: U.S. blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty $1 billion New York Fed account: So...
Exclusive: U.S. blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty $1 bi...
WASHINGTON, March 5: Myanmar’s military rulers attempted to move about $1 billion held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York days after seizing power on Feb. 1, prompting U.S. officials to put a freeze on the funds, according to three people familiar with the matter, including one U.S. government...
Mar 05, 2021