WORLD
China gives its first COVID-19 vaccine approval to Sinopharm
China gives its first COVID-19 vaccine approval to Sinopharm
BEIJING, Dec 31: China approved its first COVID-19 vaccine for general public use on Thursday, a shot developed by an affiliate of state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm, as it braces for greater transmission risks over the winter.
Dec 31, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NC marks national unity and reconciliation day
NC marks national unity and reconciliation day
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Nepali Congress (NC) marked the national unity and reconciliation day across the country by organizing several programmes today.
Dec 31, 2020
POLITICS
The current constitution does not allow PM to dissolve parliament: Speaker Sapkota
The current constitution does not allow PM to dissolve parli...
Speaker of the dissolved House of Representatives says he will convey his opinion to the Supreme Court.
Dec 31, 2020
My City, Lifestyle
7 reasons why New Year's resolutions don’t work (according to science)
7 reasons why New Year's resolutions don’t work (according t...
With so many of us planning (note the word "planning") to be good and cut back on sugar, hit the gym, go for a walk at lunch every day, take up a new hobby or play a new sport - resolutions are on the brain.
Dec 31, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
COVID-19 pandemic severely undermined press freedom in South Asia
COVID-19 pandemic severely undermined press freedom in South...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges and pushed the media into an uncharted territory. Across the globe, press freedom has been undermined by governments to control the public narrative and cover up their inadequacies. Authorities have clamped down on the media...
Dec 31, 2020
ECONOMY
Nepse caps end of the year session with 25-point gain
Nepse caps end of the year session with 25-point gain
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Following an upbeat session on Wednesday, the stock market witnessed strength since the beginning of Thursday’s trading. After reaching close to 2,100 level in the morning, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index pulled back sharply within the first 15 minutes of trading. Nonethele...
Dec 31, 2020
POLITICS
Baban Singh joins Oli-led NCP
Baban Singh joins Oli-led NCP
Singh was elected from Rautahat-1 to the Constituent Assembly as an independent candidate without making any public appearance during the election campaign. He was on the 'most wanted list' of Nepal police at the time of the election on a charge of inciting a violent uprising against Maoists on Marc...
Dec 31, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Bagmati cleaning campaign's 400th week to see public awareness activities in seven places
Bagmati cleaning campaign's 400th week to see public awarene...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The Bagmati Cleanup Mega Campaign is marking its 400th week by organizing special public awareness programmes at seven places in the Kathmandu Valley. The Mega Campaign reaches its 400th week on January 2, 2021, Saturday.
Dec 31, 2020
POLITICS, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates
PHOTOS: With political protests on the rise, flag-makers have a brisk business
PHOTOS: With political protests on the rise, flag-makers hav...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: After the government’s decision to dissolve parliament on 20th December, the frequency of protests in Kathmandu has increased swiftly. With the rise in protests around the capital, flag makers in the inner alleys of Kathmandu are trying hard to meet the demands for flags.
Dec 31, 2020
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Police arrest owner of Lumbini Sugar Mill for not paying farmers
Police arrest owner of Lumbini Sugar Mill for not paying far...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The Police on Thursday arrested Manoj Agrawal, proprietor of Lumbini Sugar Mill, on the charge of not paying the price of sugarcane to farmers. Lumbini Sugar Mill owes nearly Rs 100 million to the farmers.
Dec 31, 2020