POLITICS
NC draws govt's attention to lessen impact of COVID-19
NC draws govt's attention to lessen impact of COVID-19
KATHMANDU, June 10: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress has drawn the attention of the government to the steps it should take to lessen the immediate and long-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic and address the common concerns of the people.
Jun 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Charter party required to disclose passenger list and fare for charter flights
Charter party required to disclose passenger list and fare f...
KATHMANDU, June 10: The government has made it mandatory for the charter party for flights abroad to disclose the list of passengers and fare to be charged to the airlines company.
Jun 10, 2020
ECONOMY
Lower House endorses the Appropriation Bill, 2077 BS
Lower House endorses the Appropriation Bill, 2077 BS
KATHMANDU, June 10: A meeting of the House of Representatives of the federal parliament on Wednesday endorsed the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2077/78 BS.
Jun 10, 2020
WORLD
India, China hold talks to defuse border standoff, thin out some forces
India, China hold talks to defuse border standoff, thin out...
NEW DELHI, June 10: Indian and Chinese military commanders made progress in talks on Wednesday to defuse a standoff along their disputed border in the western Himalayas after pulling back some troops in confidence-building gestures, Indian government officials said.
Jun 10, 2020
SOCIETY
Police arrest a man in possession of pistol in Chitwan
Police arrest a man in possession of pistol in Chitwan
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested a person on the charge of possessing a pistol in Chitwan. The arrested has been identified as Sujan Sunar, a resident of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-11.
Jun 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
90 more COVID-19 patients discharged after recovery across the country
90 more COVID-19 patients discharged after recovery across t...
KATHMANDU, June 10: As many as ninety COVID-19 patients have been discharged from various hospitals across the nation on Wednesday, taking COVID-19 recovery tally to 674.
Jun 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal reports 279 new cases of coronavirus, COVID-19 tally climbs to 4364
Nepal reports 279 new cases of coronavirus, COVID-19 tally c...
KATHMANDU, June 10: With 279 new cases in the past 24 hours, Nepal's COVID-19 tally soared to 4364 on Wednesday.
Jun 10, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
UK to reopen zoos, safari parks, but no schools
UK to reopen zoos, safari parks, but no schools
LONDON, June 10: Britain is planning to reopen zoos, safari parks and drive-in theaters as part of the easing of lockdown measures from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 10, 2020
OPINION
Explaining the pandemic performance differential
Explaining the pandemic performance differential
LONDON – I recently re-read and reflected on everything I have written for Project Syndicate since the start of this year. Two commentaries, in particular, stood out. In January, I suggested that without a new surge in productivity, the world would struggle to achieve the same level of economic grow...
Jun 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
A man in Arghakhanchi dies in quarantine while undergoing treatment
A man in Arghakhanchi dies in quarantine while undergoing tr...
ARGHAKANCHI, June 10: A 57-year-old man who had been staying in a quarantine facility at Malarani Rural Municipality in Arghakhanchi district, died on Wednesday.
Jun 10, 2020