ECONOMY
Middlemen obstruct movement of Nepal-bound cargo trucks at Bhairahawa-Sunauli border point
Middlemen obstruct movement of Nepal-bound cargo trucks at B...
KATHMANDU, June 6: A large number of Nepal-bound cargo trucks have been stuck on the Indian side of the Nepal-India border at Belahiya-Sunauli, after the Indian middlemen assisting in the customs clearance obstructed the movement across the border.
Jun 06, 2020
Coronavirus
With 323 new cases, Nepal's COVID-19 tally surges to 3235
With 323 new cases, Nepal's COVID-19 tally surges to 3235
KATHMANDU, June 6: With 323 new cases, Nepal's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3235 on Saturday afternoon.
Jun 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal reports 12th COVID-19 death
Nepal reports 12th COVID-19 death
KATHMANDU, June 6: Nepal reported the 12th COVID-19 fatality on Saturday.
Jun 06, 2020
OPINION
Five policies for agriculture
Five policies for agriculture
Agriculture in Nepal has slow growth over a protracted period despite a number of policies and strategic approaches being followed in the past. The Agriculture Perspective Plan (APP), unveiled in 1995 with a 20‐year vision, adopted a Green Revolution‐type approach based on massive investments on key...
Jun 06, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Pakistan reports 97 more coronavirus deaths
Pakistan reports 97 more coronavirus deaths
ISLAMABAD, June 6: Pakistan reported 97 more coronavirus deaths on Saturday, the highest 24-hour increase to its fatalities, as authorities urged volunteers to motivate people to adhere to social distancing regulations to contain the spread of the virus.
Jun 06, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
India overtakes Italy's coronavirus tally as lockdown easing looms
India overtakes Italy's coronavirus tally as lockdown easing...
MUMBAI, June 6: India reported a record 9,887 new coronavirus cases in one day on Saturday and overtook Italy as the world’s sixth-biggest outbreak, two days before the relaxing of a lockdown with the reopening of malls, restaurants and places of worship.
Jun 06, 2020
OPINION
Time to start digital revolution in education
Time to start digital revolution in education
According to UNESCO, around 1.5 billion students are out of school in over 165 countries affected by the pandemic. In China, the government is working at an unprecedented scale and speed with private platform providers to continue classes. At least 260 million students from elementary to high school...
Jun 06, 2020
WORLD
Protests in Australia, Japan embrace 'Black Lives Matter' movement
Protests in Australia, Japan embrace 'Black Lives Matter' mo...
MELBOURNE, June 6: Thousands took to the streets in Australia on Saturday, and hundreds did in Japan, to support protests across the United States against police brutality, while demonstrations were expected in South Korea with a virtual rally in Thailand.
Jun 06, 2020
OPINION
Easing the lockdown and its impact on women
Easing the lockdown and its impact on women
As the world, including Nepal, progresses towards easing the lockdown, it is imperative for Nepal to find its way through this new world order post the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to the rising COVID-19 cases, there are various challenges in the forefront that need to be dealt with economic and...
Jun 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Weather to improve from Sunday
Weather to improve from Sunday
KATHMANDU, June 6: Weather across the country will be improving from Sunday. The country's weather has remained affected due to the influence of local wind, westerly winds and the formation of a low pressure system in the wake of Cyclone Nisarga originating from the Arabian Sea.
Jun 06, 2020