SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Kathmandu district administration urges people not to venture outside unless emergency dur...
Kathmandu district administration urges people not to ventur...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has urged one and all in the district not to come outside of their houses unless necessary during the celebration of Dashain festival.
Oct 20, 2020
ECONOMY
Ghandruk closed, Manang open only for tourists with negative PCR reports
Ghandruk closed, Manang open only for tourists with negative...
POKHARA, Oct 20: Tourist destinations of the Annapurna area including Ghandruk have decided to not operate hotels for an indefinite period. Tourism entrepreneurs are worried of COVID-19 transmission if they allow tourists to enter the village. Uncertainty remains regarding the operation of hotels i...
Oct 20, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
India says Chinese soldier apprehended in Ladakh, to be returned
India says Chinese soldier apprehended in Ladakh, to be retu...
NEW DELHI, Oct 20: The Indian army said on Monday that it had captured a Chinese soldier after he strayed across a contested de facto border in the western Himalayan region where both countries have amassed thousands of troops after a deadly clash in June.
Oct 20, 2020
SOCIETY, Interview, Latest Updates
I will take home the image of Nepalis cheering Pakistani team during SAG: Ambassador Javed
I will take home the image of Nepalis cheering Pakistani tea...
Mazhar Javed is a medical doctor by training. He has been appointed as Pakistan’s new ambassador to South Africa. Ambassador Javed came to Nepal in February, 2016, and left the country today after completing his four-year tenure. Republica sat down for an extensive interview with him last week, befo...
Oct 20, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Europe, North America should learn from Asia on COVID-19: WHO expert
Europe, North America should learn from Asia on COVID-19: WH...
GENEVA, Oct 20: Europe and North America should follow the example of Asian states by persevering with anti-COVID measures and quarantining anyone who comes into contact with infected people, a World Health Organization (WHO) expert said on Monday.
Oct 20, 2020
Editorial
Failed leadership
Failed leadership
This is how Oli-led government is failing the country and the people.
Oct 20, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Who can get free COVID-19 treatments?
Who can get free COVID-19 treatments?
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has unveiled the terms and conditions for the people to obtain free COVID-19 treatment services from the government.
Oct 20, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Global coronavirus cases surpass the 40 million milestone
Global coronavirus cases surpass the 40 million milestone
LONDON, Oct 20: Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease.
Oct 20, 2020
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
UNICEF to stockpile over half a billion syringes by year end
UNICEF to stockpile over half a billion syringes by year end
Initial preparatory work – in partnership with Gavi and WHO – will include purchasing boxes for the safe disposal of syringes and mapping out cold chain equipment to ensure delivery of effective vaccines
Oct 20, 2020
OPINION
Let education continue
Let education continue
Government must ensure that no student will have to lose their academic year due to the pandemic. Every student should be able to continue with learning process.
Oct 20, 2020