WORLD, Coronavirus
Making public transit safe next hurdle in easing lockdowns
Making public transit safe next hurdle in easing lockdowns
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, April 29: In cities around the world, public transit systems are key to getting workers back on the job and restarting devastated economies, yet everything from trains and buses to ferries and bicycles will have to be re-imagined in the coronavirus era.
Apr 29, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NCP's Secretariat meeting underway amid heightened dispute within party
NCP's Secretariat meeting underway amid heightened dispute w...
KATHMANDU, April 29: A Secretariat meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is currently underway at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Baluwatar. The meeting that began at 5 pm is being seen with keen interest as both Prime Minister K P Oli and the rival factions within the party a...
Apr 29, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
Construction site fire in South Korea kills at least 38
Construction site fire in South Korea kills at least 38
SEOUL, April 29: A fire at a construction site in South Korea killed at least 38 people and injured another 10 on Wednesday, fire authorities said.
Apr 29, 2020
WORLD
It's a boy: PM Johnson and fiancée thrilled by birth of son
It's a boy: PM Johnson and fiancée thrilled by birth of son
LONDON, April 29: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s fiancée, Carrie Symonds, gave birth to a healthy baby boy at a London hospital on Wednesday, slightly earlier than had been expected.
Apr 29, 2020
DIASPORA, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
15 Nepalis die from coronavirus in United States as of today
15 Nepalis die from coronavirus in United States as of today
WASHINGTON DC, April 29: A Nepali died from coronavirus infection in the United States on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Mahesh Panthi living in Virginia.
Apr 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Ambe Steels contributes Rs 2.5 million to COVID-19 fund
Ambe Steels contributes Rs 2.5 million to COVID-19 fund
KATHMANDU, April 29: Ambe Steels private limited has contributed Rs 2.5 million to COVID-19 prevention and control fund established by the government.
Apr 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
NADA urges govt to ease lockdown measures
NADA urges govt to ease lockdown measures
KATHMANDU, April 29: Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) has urged the government to ease lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Apr 29, 2020
OPINION
Reimagining governance
Reimagining governance
Many countries have implemented lockdown hoping to reverse epidemic growth by decreasing infection numbers to low levels by social distancing the entire population as coronavirus continues to spread globally. As a result, the global economy faces the worst recession since the Great Depression. This...
Apr 29, 2020
WORLD
It's a boy: British PM Johnson and fiancee 'thrilled' by birth of a son
It's a boy: British PM Johnson and fiancee 'thrilled' by bir...
LONDON, April 29: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday at a London hospital, slightly earlier than had been expected.
Apr 29, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Govt preparing to call budget session
Govt preparing to call budget session
KATHMANDU, April 29: The government is preparing to summon the budget session of the federal legislative.
Apr 29, 2020