Coronavirus
U.S. economy faces historic shock, with 16% joblessness possible, Trump adviser says
U.S. economy faces historic shock, with 16% joblessness poss...
WASHINGTON, April 27:The shuttering of the U.S. economy due to the coronavirus pandemic is a shock of historic proportions that will likely push the national unemployment rate to 16% or higher this month and require more stimulus to ensure a strong rebound, a White House economic adviser said on Sun...
Apr 27, 2020
ECONOMY
Oil falls as crude in U.S. storage nears all-time high
Oil falls as crude in U.S. storage nears all-time high
SINGAPORE, April 27: Oil prices fell on Monday on signs that worldwide oil storage is filling rapidly, raising concerns that production cuts will not be fast enough to catch up with the collapse in demand from the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 27, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Nepali singer, Bhim Niroula secures his position for next round in Britain's Got Talent
Nepali singer, Bhim Niroula secures his position for next ro...
The 54-year-old Nepali singer based in Reading, UK was seen singing 'Sunday Morning Love You' on the stage of 'Britain's Got Talent' on Saturday.
Apr 26, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Lockdown extended until May 7
Lockdown extended until May 7
KATHMANDU, April 26: A meeting of the Council of Ministers on Sunday evening has decided to extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown by ten days until May 7.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
One more COVID-19 case confirmed, number of total cases reaches 52
One more COVID-19 case confirmed, number of total cases reac...
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday has confirmed yet another coronavirus case.
Apr 26, 2020
Coronavirus
Global coronavirus death toll hits 200,000
Global coronavirus death toll hits 200,000
LONDON, April 26: Global deaths linked to the coronavirus passed 200,000 on Saturday, while confirmed cases of the virus are expected to hit 3 million in coming days, according to a Reuters tally.
Apr 26, 2020
OPINION
Charting a course for better days
Charting a course for better days
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global crisis that will continue for many months. It is already transforming social and economic life while altering the practice of politics and government. For Nepal, one of a relatively small group of countries that remains classified as a least developed cou...
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Four more COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital, 16 have recovered so far
Four more COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital, 16 hav...
KATHMANDU, April 26: Four COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospital after their recovery on Sunday. With this, the total number of active COVID-19 cases has come down to 35.
Apr 26, 2020
SOCIETY
Police refuse to register FIR against ex-minister Basnet, ex-IGP Khanal, ruling party lawm...
Police refuse to register FIR against ex-minister Basnet, ex...
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Metropolitan Police Range (MPR), Kathmandu, has refused to register the first information report (FIR) against ruling Nepal Communist Party lawmakers Mahesh Basnet and Kisan Shrestha, and former Inspector General of Nepal Police, Sarbendra Khanal for the alleged abduction of...
Apr 26, 2020
Coronavirus
India's Modi urges citizens follow lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
India's Modi urges citizens follow lockdown as coronavirus c...
NEW DELHI, April 26: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to strictly comply with a nationwide lockdown and maintain social distancing norms, as cases of coronavirus mounted steadily despite over a month-long curfew.
Apr 26, 2020