WORLD, Latest Updates
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills four
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills...
KABUL, Sept 9: A roadside bomb in Kabul targeted First Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday morning, but he escaped unharmed, his spokesman after the attack which killed and wounded at least 20 people, including some of his bodyguards.
Sep 09, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Ronaldo nets 100th international goal as Portugal down Sweden
Ronaldo nets 100th international goal as Portugal down Swede...
STOCKHOLM, Sept 9: Cristiano Ronaldo rattled home a superb first-half free kick to become only the second male player to score 100 international goals as Portugal outclassed 10-man Sweden 2-0 in their Nations League A Group 3 game on Tuesday.
Sep 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
COVID-19 death toll in Gandaki Province rises to 22
COVID-19 death toll in Gandaki Province rises to 22
POKHARA, Sept 9: The coronavirus death toll in Gandaki Province has risen to 22 after a 64-year-old man died of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Tuesday.
Sep 09, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
AstraZeneca suspends leading COVID-19 vaccine trials after a participant's illness
AstraZeneca suspends leading COVID-19 vaccine trials after a...
LONDON, Sept 9: AstraZeneca Plc AZN.L said it has paused global trials, including large late-stage trials, of its experimental coronavirus vaccine due to an unexplained illness in a study participant.
Sep 09, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
The solidarity America needs
The solidarity America needs
WASHINGTON, DC - The same deep tension lies at the heart of the fight against COVID-19 and climate change, particularly in democracies. In each case, the measures necessary to save everyone entail costs that widen existing inequalities. At a time when the United States and other democracies need sol...
Sep 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
A teenage girl held captive and gang-raped for days after being drugged in Kanchanpur
A teenage girl held captive and gang-raped for days after be...
KANCHANPUR, Sept 9: A 16-year-old girl has filed a complaint at the Area Police station, Beldandi, Kanchanpur alleging that she was gang-raped by four youths from the same village. The girl, who filed the complaint, mentioned that she was held captive for five consecutive days and was gang raped se...
Sep 09, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
India at the crossroads
India at the crossroads
In this unprecedented time of international politics, when the strategic pendulum swings towards the Indo-Pacific region and the US emphasizes partnership with India, it wouldn’t be surprising if someone asks what India’s grand strategy is. Although some even doubt whether India actually has a grand...
Sep 09, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Daily Commentary: Nepse snaps losing streak as stocks erase morning losses
Daily Commentary: Nepse snaps losing streak as stocks erase...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The local bourse started Tuesday’s trading on a weak note with the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) Nepse index shedding as much as 10 points in the beginning hour. Nonetheless, the equity market staged a recovery after mid-day climbing as high as 1,500’s level in the morning. The ben...
Sep 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
NC General Secretary Koirala diagnosed with COVID-19
NC General Secretary Koirala diagnosed with COVID-19
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: General Secretary of Nepali Congress (NC) Dr Shashank Koirala has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Sep 09, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
STC importing 20,000 tons of sugar for festivals
STC importing 20,000 tons of sugar for festivals
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has started the process of importing 20,000 tons of sugar targeting to ease the supply of the sweetener during the upcoming festivals.
Sep 09, 2020