OPINION
Chinese vaccine a shot of equity for world
Chinese vaccine a shot of equity for world
China offers an affordable vaccine that everyone can use. Competitors and envious people do not wish Beijing to succeed on this path. But China is no stranger to it. It will break through.
Feb 08, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
China expresses concern over evolving political situation in Nepal following House dissolu...
China expresses concern over evolving political situation in...
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: China has expressed concern over the evolving political situation in Nepal following the dissolution of the House of Representatives.
Feb 08, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Delay in verification of demand letters creates problem for foreign job seekers
Delay in verification of demand letters creates problem for...
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Although the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic is being minimized in different destination countries, the Nepali embassies there have not shown any proactive interest in verifying the demand letters which has created problems for those trying to go for foreign employment. Foreign emplo...
Feb 08, 2021
ECONOMY
Homestays in Syangja to reopen starting tomorrow
Homestays in Syangja to reopen starting tomorrow
POKHARA, Feb 8: Sirubari Homestay, considered to be the oldest homestay in Nepal, will be reopened from this week. All homestays in Syangja, including Sirubari Homestay, one of the major tourist destinations in Gandaki, will be reopened starting Tuesday.
Feb 08, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Applications for new driving license exceed half a million
Applications for new driving license exceed half a million
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Number of individuals applying for a new driving license has exceeded 500,000. Service recipients filled up forms through transport management offices across the country.
Feb 08, 2021
WORLD
Yellen: Biden’s plan could restore full employment by 2022
Yellen: Biden’s plan could restore full employment by 2022
WASHINGTON, Feb 8: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday the country was still in a “deep hole” with millions of lost jobs but that President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief plan could generate enough growth to restore full employment by next year.
Feb 08, 2021
WORLD
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca vaccine drive
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca vaccine drive
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JOHANNESBURG, Feb 8: South Africa has suspended plans to inoculate its front-line health care workers with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after a small clinical trial suggested that it isn’t effective in preventing mild to moderate illness from the variant dominant in the country.
Feb 08, 2021
WORLD
Rescuers search for 125 missing after glacier burst in Indian Himalayas, many believed tra...
Rescuers search for 125 missing after glacier burst in India...
LUCKNOW, Feb 8: Hundreds of military personnel were deployed in the Indian Himalayas on Monday to help find at least 125 people unaccounted for after a part of a glacier broke away, setting off a torrent of water, rock and dust down a mountain valley.
Feb 08, 2021
NEPAL, SOCIETY, DIASPORA
Nepali girl gang raped and murdered in Bihar
Nepali girl gang raped and murdered in Bihar
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: A 12-year-old Nepali girl was gang raped and murdered in Champaran District of Indian State of Bihar.
Feb 08, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
‘Bhagarathi raped and choked to death’
‘Bhagarathi raped and choked to death’
BAITADI, Feb 8: Bhagarathi Bhatta, 17, of Chadepani of Dogadakedar Rural Municipality-7, was raped and then choked to death on Wednesday, according to reports.
Feb 08, 2021