POLITICS
SC refuses to issue interim order against party-split ordinance
SC refuses to issue interim order against party-split ordina...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The Supreme Court has demanded the government to furnish reasons for issuing an ordinance on political parties. The Constitutional Bench led by Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana on Friday issued a show cause order refusing to issue an interim order.
Sep 25, 2021
WORLD
Quad leaders press for free Indo-Pacific, with wary eye on China
Quad leaders press for free Indo-Pacific, with wary eye on C...
WASHINGTON, Sept 25: Leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia vowed on Friday to pursue a free and open Indo-Pacific region "undaunted by coercion" at their first in-person summit, which presented a united front amid shared concerns about China.
Sep 25, 2021
OPINION
Protecting Health from Climate Change
Protecting Health from Climate Change
Climate change affects the social and environmental determinants of health- clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food and secure shelter. Diseases like respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, water–borne diseases, infectious diseases, mental health problems and premature death are the effects...
Sep 25, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse unchanged after volatile week
Nepse unchanged after volatile week
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Stocks saw significant selling pressure to begin week’s trading on Monday. The benchmark tanked 113.14 points – Nepse’s biggest point-drop in history in Monday’s session. The equity market found footing on Tuesday, however, registering a modest gain of 13.82 points. A sharp recov...
Sep 24, 2021
ECONOMY
Bajaj Pulsar Everest Premier League Connected by Ncell
Bajaj Pulsar Everest Premier League Connected by Ncell
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Bajaj Pulsar Everest Premier League (EPL) with Ncell 4G is set to begin from September 25 to October 9.
Sep 24, 2021
My City, Lifestyle
At 101, she’s still hauling lobsters with no plans to stop
At 101, she’s still hauling lobsters with no plans to stop
When Virginia Oliver started trapping lobster off Maine’s rocky coast, World War II was more than a decade in the future, the electronic traffic signal was a recent invention and few women were harvesting lobsters.
Sep 24, 2021
My City, Entertainment
Actor Daniel Craig appointed honorary Royal Navy Commander
Actor Daniel Craig appointed honorary Royal Navy Commander
Actor Daniel Craig has been made an honorary Commander in the Royal Navy – matching the on-screen rank of James Bond. Commander Craig’s appointment as an honorary officer reflects his personal support for UK Armed Forces and links it with the legacy created through the guise of the fictional British...
Sep 24, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 1,467 new cases, 1,550 recoveries and nine deaths on Friday
Nepal records 1,467 new cases, 1,550 recoveries and nine dea...
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Nepal recorded 1,467 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday along with 1,550 recoveries and nine deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Sep 24, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Dhaulagiri base camp draws huge number of tourists after a hiatus of several months
Dhaulagiri base camp draws huge number of tourists after a h...
BENI, September 24: Mobility of tourists and climbers at the Base Camp of Mt Dhaulagiri is gradually increasing after the government resumed issuing climbing permits that was halted over fears of COVID-19 since August.
Sep 24, 2021
SOCIETY
China-aided essential waste management supplies handed over to Rapti Provincial Hospital
China-aided essential waste management supplies handed over...
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Government of People’s Republic of China and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have jointly handed over medical and waste-management related supplies to the Rapti Provincial Hospital, in Tulsipur, Dang amid a special handover ceremony.
Sep 24, 2021