OPINION
COVID-19 Marshall Plan for Europe
COVID-19 Marshall Plan for Europe
LONDON – Euro zone finance ministers finally agreed on April 9 to a package of measures to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. But in the face of an unprecedented medical and economic emergency, they need to be much bolder.
Apr 13, 2020
Editorial
Keep it going
Keep it going
In nearly three weeks since the nationwide lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, life is changing across the country. In Kathmandu, scarcity of essential goods such as rice, lentils, cooking gas, vegetables, and meat has become acute. People are purchasing these items at much higher prices. Fre...
Apr 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Lockdown a boon for timber smugglers
Lockdown a boon for timber smugglers
ARGHAKHACHI, April 13: The ongoing lockdown has proved to be a boon in disguise for timber smugglers, according to locals of Kapilvastu and Arghakhachi. A huge number of Sal trees from the government and community forests of the two districts have gone missing recently, they say. Following this, the...
Apr 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
6000 APF deployed along Nepal-India border amid fear of coronavirus
6000 APF deployed along Nepal-India border amid fear of coro...
KATHMANDU, April 13: Amid fears of spread of COVID-19 in Nepal, the government has deployed 6000 Armed Police Force (APF) personnel to stop the flow of people entering Nepal from India. Indian authorities have also mobilized Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) to stop cross-border movement.,
Apr 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Infected Indian nationals entered Nepal 'defying' lockdown
Infected Indian nationals entered Nepal 'defying' lockdown
BIRGUNJ, April 13: Three Indian nationals, who had entered Nepal defying the nationwide lockdown enforced by both the countries, have tested positive for coronavirus. Tests conducted at the Kathmandu-based National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) confirmed the results.
Apr 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
SAARC Fund for COVID-19 to be utilized to provide medical supplies to member states in nee...
SAARC Fund for COVID-19 to be utilized to provide medical su...
KATHMANDU, April 13: The SAARC member states that contributed to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund of the regional block have reached an understanding to mobilize the amount to supply medicines, medical equipment and other logistics available in their respective countries if any of the member states makes...
Apr 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Lockdown, social distancing best options: President Bhandari
Lockdown, social distancing best options: President Bhandari
KATHMANDU, April 13: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has wished for happiness, peace, prosperity, good health, long life, brotherhood and unity as well as overall development and progress for all Nepali sisters and brothers on the occasion of Nepali New Year 2077 BS.
Apr 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Nepali New Year 2077 BS being marked across the country today
Nepali New Year 2077 BS being marked across the country toda...
KATHMANDU, April 13: The Nepali New Year 2077 BS is being marked today by exchanging greetings of the best wishes across the country.
Apr 13, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
PM calls everyone to play national anthem at 8 am on Baisakh 1
PM calls everyone to play national anthem at 8 am on Baisakh...
KATHMANDU, April 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged one and all to play national anthem from home at 8 am on the New Year day, as a tribute to those who are on the frontline in a fight against COVID-19.
Apr 12, 2020
DIASPORA, Coronavirus
14 Nepalis die, 665 infected by COVID-19 abroad
14 Nepalis die, 665 infected by COVID-19 abroad
KATHMANDU, April 12: So far, 14 Nepalis have died from the global pandemic of coronavirus while 665 have tested positive for the virus across the world.
Apr 12, 2020