OPINION
Should there be FDI in agriculture?
Should there be FDI in agriculture?
FDI flow in agriculture will increase competition and because of the sheer size of capital, it might create an unequal playing field for the domestic investors. This is where the current hue and cry is coming from.
Feb 08, 2021
OPINION
How occupational hazards afflict health professionals
How occupational hazards afflict health professionals
Doctors, nurses and health staff have to face occupational hazards, including infectious diseases, contaminated puncture wounds, radiation, solvent and chemical exposures, and psychological stress among others.
Feb 08, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepal’s progress in industries, infrastructure and start-ups during 2016-2019 unsatisfacto...
Nepal’s progress in industries, infrastructure and start-ups...
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Nepal’s progress in industries, infrastructure and start-ups, production and distribution is slow against the government target, shows the progress report of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) unveiled by the National Planning Commission (NPC).
Feb 08, 2021
WORLD
Timeline: The week since Myanmar's coup
Timeline: The week since Myanmar's coup
MYANMAR, Feb 7: Here is a timeline of events since Myanmar’s military took power in a coup on Monday, Feb. 1. Here is a timeline of events since Myanmar’s military took power in a coup on Monday, Feb. 1.
Feb 07, 2021
SOCIETY, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX, Latest Updates
Kathmandu’s air clears after Saturday’s rainfall, worst AQI on Sunday recorded between 8 a...
Kathmandu’s air clears after Saturday’s rainfall, worst AQI...
KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The Kathmandu Valley witnessed slight improvement in the air quality index (AQI) on Sunday influenced by the first spell of rainfall of this winter that occurred on Saturday.
Feb 07, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Eager to eat out, Malaysians get a taste for drive-in dining
Eager to eat out, Malaysians get a taste for drive-in dining
Diners in Malaysia can now enjoy restaurant meals from the safety and comfort of their vehicles after an eatery started a drive-in service for people eager to eat out during a coronavirus lockdown.
Feb 07, 2021
WORLD
UPDATE: Glacier breaks in India’s north; flood kills 3, 140 missing
UPDATE: Glacier breaks in India’s north; flood kills 3, 140...
LUCKNOW, INDIA, Feb 7: Indian authorities launched a search operation Sunday after part of a mountain glacier broke, sending a massive flood of water and debris slamming into two dams and damaging a number of homes. At least three people were killed and 140 were missing.
Feb 07, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepse closes above 2,500 mark on record volume
Nepse closes above 2,500 mark on record volume
KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The equity market opened week on an upbeat note as stock traded in green since the beginning of Sunday’s trading session.
Feb 07, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Province 1 Assembly rescheduled for February 21 as NCP's Oli faction obstructs assembly me...
Province 1 Assembly rescheduled for February 21 as NCP's Oli...
_20210207184353.jpg)
BIRATNAGAR, Feb 7: The Oli-led faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Sunday obstructed the provincial assembly of Province 1 in a move to block a discussion on the vote of no-confidence filed earlier against Chief Minister Sher Dhan Rai at the Provincial Assembly.
Feb 07, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Bibeksheel Sajha Party urges authorities to book those guilty of raping and murdering tee...
Bibeksheel Sajha Party urges authorities to book those guilt...
KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Bibeksheel Sajha Party on Sunday urged the authorities concerned including the local administration to bring to justice the guilty in the alleged rape and subsequent murder of a 17-year-old girl, Bhagarathi Bhatta of Dogadakedar Rural Municipality, Baitadi district.
Feb 07, 2021