ECONOMY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Govt’s plan to make hotel quarantine mandatory could put many migrant returnees into troub...
Govt’s plan to make hotel quarantine mandatory could put man...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: The government’s plan to make hotel quarantine mandatory for the migrant workers returning home through repatriation flights could possibly put many Nepali migrant workers into trouble.
Aug 20, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Dalit lives matter
Dalit lives matter
Caste system is deeply rooted in the Nepali society and has been in practice since ancient times. The caste system has been divided into pure and impure domains based on the life practices. The Tagadharis (thread wearing people) and Matawalis (liquor drinking people) are placed under pure and Dalits...
Aug 20, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
10 killed and 11 others missing in landslides and floods in Sudurpaschim Province
10 killed and 11 others missing in landslides and floods in...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: As many as 10 people were killed and 11 others are missing in the incidents of landslides and floods in various places in Sudurpaschim Province on Tuesday.
Aug 20, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Stocks pull back sharply ahead of a week-long lockdown
Stocks pull back sharply ahead of a week-long lockdown
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Local stocks maintained negative bias throughout Wednesday’s trading session to close the day firmly in red. After tanking sharply in the opening minutes, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index tried to gain ground in the first trading hour. Nonetheless, sellers prevaile...
Aug 19, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Banks asked to provide basic banking services during lockdown imposed by local administrat...
Banks asked to provide basic banking services during lockdow...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has instructed bank and financial institutions (BFIs) to provide minimum banking services during the lockdown imposed by local administrations.
Aug 19, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Economic woes may lead to a political disaster
Economic woes may lead to a political disaster
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The economic impact of the Covid-19 is having a global effect. We are dependent on a host of external factors and therefore, the implications are already being seen.
Aug 19, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal’s COVID-19 death toll hits 120
Nepal’s COVID-19 death toll hits 120
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: With six more COVID-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours, Nepal’s COVID-19 death toll stands at 120 on Wednesday.
Aug 19, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Health Ministry confirms 681 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours
Health Ministry confirms 681 new cases of coronavirus in the...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has confirmed 681 new cases of coronavirus across the country in the past 24 hours.
Aug 19, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
UN crisis looms as US readies demand for Iran sanctions
UN crisis looms as US readies demand for Iran sanctions
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 19: After a resounding defeat in the U.N. Security Council, the United States is poised to call for the United Nations to reimpose sanctions on Iran under a rarely used diplomatic maneuver — a move that is likely to further isolate the Trump administration and may set off a credi...
Aug 19, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Kathmandu Valley records 159 new cases of COVID-19 in last 24 hours
Kathmandu Valley records 159 new cases of COVID-19 in last 2...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Kathmandu Valley witnessed 159 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours.
Aug 19, 2020