WORLD
UN warns Myanmar against harsh response to protesters
UN warns Myanmar against harsh response to protesters
NEW YORK, Feb 16: The United Nations special envoy has warned Myanmar’s army of “severe consequences” for any harsh response to protesters demonstrating against this month’s coup in a call with the military leadership, a U.N. spokesman said.
Feb 16, 2021
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
IN PICS: Saraswati Puja celebration amid COVID-19 Pandemic
IN PICS: Saraswati Puja celebration amid COVID-19 Pandemic
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Devotees flock to Saraswati temple on Saraswati Puja, also known as Basanta Panchami.
Feb 16, 2021
WORLD
South Korea reaches deals to buy more COVID-19 vaccines for 23 million people
South Korea reaches deals to buy more COVID-19 vaccines for...
SEOUL, Feb 16: South Korea has arranged to buy coronavirus vaccines for 23 million more people, its prime minister said on Tuesday, a day after authorities decided to scale back initial vaccination plans, citing delays and efficacy concerns.
Feb 16, 2021
OPINION
Nepal’s unreliable vision for seeds
Nepal’s unreliable vision for seeds
Availability of good quality seeds is a prerequisite to increase crop production. But seed supply system of Nepal is not reliable and farmers have always complained about unavailability of quality seeds.
Feb 16, 2021
OPINION
Let’s get real about AI
Let’s get real about AI
This is an exciting time for AI. But that is all the more reason to remain realistic about the field’s future.
Feb 16, 2021
ECONOMY
Himalaya Airlines to operate three flights a week to Dubai
Himalaya Airlines to operate three flights a week to Dubai
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Himalaya Airlines will operate its flight to Dubai three times a week.
Feb 16, 2021
WORLD
Biden faces pressure as US sets new course on immigration
Biden faces pressure as US sets new course on immigration
TIJUANA, Feb 16: After a weeklong bus ride from Honduras, Isabel Osorio Medina arrived in northern Mexico with the hope President Joe Biden would make it easier for people like him to get into the United States.
Feb 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Junk food prohibited at schools across the country
Junk food prohibited at schools across the country
BHAKTAPUR, Feb 16: The government has directed all the community schools across the country not to feed junk food to the students as their mid-day meal.
Feb 16, 2021
WORLD
Rockets strike near US base in Iraq, killing 1, wounding 8
Rockets strike near US base in Iraq, killing 1, wounding 8
BAGHDAD, Feb 16: Rockets struck outside an airport near where U.S. forces are based in northern Iraq late Monday, killing one U.S.-led coalition contractor and wounding at least eight other people, Iraqi security and coalition officials said, sparking fears of new hostilities.
Feb 16, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepal Rastra Bank asks banks not to blacklist firms failing to clear their loan dues due t...
Nepal Rastra Bank asks banks not to blacklist firms failing...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has barred banks from keeping the COVID-19 hit firms in the blacklist if the concerned companies are unable to pay loan dues of up to six months.
Feb 16, 2021