WORLD
Myanmar junta cracks down on crowds defying protest ban
Myanmar junta cracks down on crowds defying protest ban
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YANGON, Feb 10: Police cracked down on demonstrators opposing Myanmar’s military coup, firing warning shots and shooting water cannons to disperse crowds that took to the streets again Tuesday in defiance of new protest bans.
Feb 10, 2021
OPINION
Whither US foreign policy?
Whither US foreign policy?
Biden voiced strong criticism of Chinese behavior, but also noted a desire to work with Xi’s regime when it is in America’s interest to do so. China will have to decide whether it is prepared to reciprocate in the face of US criticism, sanctions, and export restrictions on sensitive technology.
Feb 10, 2021
WORLD
Senators vote to proceed with Trump's impeachment trial, but conviction may be elusive
Senators vote to proceed with Trump's impeachment trial, but...
WASHINGTON, Feb 10: A divided U.S. Senate voted largely along party lines on Tuesday to move ahead with Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on a charge of inciting the deadly assault on the Capitol, but conviction appears unlikely barring a major shift among Republicans.
Feb 10, 2021
OPINION
Eliminating gender based violence
Eliminating gender based violence
The way political leadership is working to end gender-based violence in our country is not inspiring enough. There should be greater commitment and more actions.
Feb 10, 2021
ECONOMY
Finance Ministry recommends DRI chief Mainali to lead Inland Revenue Department
Finance Ministry recommends DRI chief Mainali to lead Inland...
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has recommended Dirgha Raj Mainali, the chief of the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI), for the position of director general of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Feb 10, 2021
ECONOMY
Stocks snap winning momentum with 29-point decline
Stocks snap winning momentum with 29-point decline
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The equity market opened Tuesday’s session in green but gave up its gains in the latter trading hours. After trading briefly in red in the morning, some recovery in the bourse ensued. However, with active profit taking seen in majority of sectors, selling pressure was evident in af...
Feb 09, 2021
My City, Entertainment
Valentine's Day and COVID wreaths: Florists have never seen a February like this one
Valentine's Day and COVID wreaths: Florists have never seen...
Deborah De La Flor has been a florist for over 40 years. She’s never experienced a February like this one. “At a time when someone is sending you an ‘I love you’ card, someone is sending an ‘I loved you’ card,” said De La Flor, who is preparing bouquets and cards for Valentine’s Day - the busiest an...
Feb 09, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt reduces budget size by around 9 percent, blames to the impact of COVID-19
Govt reduces budget size by around 9 percent, blames to the...
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The government has reduced the budget of the current fiscal year to Rs 1.34 trillion from Rs 1.47 trillion, citing the spread of the COVID-19 that resulted in slow expenditure and revenue mobilization during the first half of the fiscal year.
Feb 09, 2021
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX, Latest Updates
Air quality in Kathmandu deteriorates Tuesday
Air quality in Kathmandu deteriorates Tuesday
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The Kathmandu Valley, on Tuesday, reported a deterioration in the air quality index (AQI).
Feb 09, 2021
SOCIETY, Infographic, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
COVID-19 UPDATE: As many as 98.6 percent COVID-19 patients recover in Nepal
COVID-19 UPDATE: As many as 98.6 percent COVID-19 patients r...
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: As many 98.6 percent of the total confirmed COVID-19 patients have so far recovered from the viral disease.
Feb 09, 2021