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Non-Dalits are not shaken to the core; the response is hollow: Dalit youths
Published On: June 17, 2020 12:35 PM NPT By: Anjali Subedi
KATHMANDU, June 17: Their close friends from the non-Dalit community, whenever took them to their house, there would be a deal before they reach the doorstep. “Please don't tell your surname,” the Dalits would be told. Falling in love, accidently or thoughtfully, without being caste conscious is always a nightmare for them. They have dozens of told and untold stories hidden in their souls that continue to haunt them. And the biggest torture is that they know their children will not get any better world to live in.
Banke reports two COVID-19 fatalities as a woman tests positive after death
Published On: June 17, 2020 12:20 PM NPT By: KAMAL KHATRI and ARJUN OLI
NEPALGUNJ, June 17: One more woman has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease after her death in Banke district.
LIVE: NA meeting underway
Published On: June 17, 2020 11:24 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 17: A meeting of the National Assembly is underway at the New Baneshwor-based federal parliament building.
Food insecurity increased to 23 percent; Karnali most vulnerable
Published On: June 17, 2020 10:45 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, June 17: COVID-19 has increased food insecurity by 8 percentage points, a national survey showed. A household-level survey conducted in April has shown that 23 percent of the households had inadequate food consumption, which is higher by 8 percentage points than the Annual Household Survey-(2016/17), which states that 15 percent of households in Nepal consume inadequate diet.
China wants to build a community with a shared better future for mankind
Published On: June 17, 2020 09:30 AM NPT By: Hou Yanqi
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated around the world, which has hit over 210 countries and regions, claimed over 400,000 precious lives, and posed a serious threat to people all over the world. As Antonio Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations, warned, the current coronavirus outbreak is the biggest challenge for the world since World War II. He also called on the world to remember the lessons of 1945 and work together to end the pandemic and build a future of peace, safety and dignity for all.
Local purchase of gold increases, dealers seek govt intervention
Published On: June 16, 2020 04:00 PM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, June 16: The number of people visiting jewelry shops to sell their gold ornaments has increased as the price of the precious yellow metal continues to soar.
Young couple gets married at a quarantine facility in Dang!
Published On: June 16, 2020 02:18 PM NPT By: Devendra Basnet
DANG, June 16: A couple has tied their marital knot at a quarantine facility here in the district. A young man from Ghorahi-18, Dang with the surname of Oli and a young lady from Tulsipur-5, Dang with the surname of Chaudhary established a conjugal relationship at the Ghorahi-18-based quarantine facility.
Solar farming can revolutionize Nepal’s farming
Published On: June 16, 2020 11:52 AM NPT By: Sharad Sharma and Tapendra Chand
Solar farms require large areas of land, and using agricultural lands for such a purpose might lead to food insecurity. Before deciding on solar farms, cost-benefit analysis should be considered. There is ongoing research on farming under solar panels, namely agrivoltaics (APV), and it is gaining popularity.
Govt slaps two-year travel ban on five foreign nationals
Published On: June 16, 2020 10:01 AM NPT By: Ashim Neupane
KATHMANDU, June 16: The government has slapped a two-year travel ban on five foreign nationals for violating the immigration law of Nepal by participating in a youth-led protest on Saturday.
A five-day virtual mission of UK to Nepal begins to explore renewable energy opportunities
Published On: June 16, 2020 09:26 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 16 : With the objective of exploring possible business and investment opportunities in the field of renewable energy in Nepal, a UK business group - Innovate UK - is organizing a virtual mission to Nepal. Renewable Energy Confederation of Nepal (RECON) is coordinating the virtual mission to help benefit the Nepali investors and businesspersons working in the field of renewable energy sector.
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