ECONOMY
Chemical fertilizer to be produced locally in Kanchanpur
Chemical fertilizer to be produced locally in Kanchanpur
KANCHANPUR, April 23: Nepal Fertilizers Industry has decided to set up a factory to produce chemical fertilizer locally at Baluwaphanta of Krishnapur Municipality-6 by utilizing raw materials available within the country.
Apr 23, 2021
ECONOMY
Only 170 climbers allowed to ascend Sagarmatha at a time
Only 170 climbers allowed to ascend Sagarmatha at a time
KATHMANDU, April 23: The Department of Tourism (DoT) has decided to allow a maximum of 170 climbers to climb Mt Sagarmatha at a time in the spring season this year.
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY
Pashupatinath Temple to remain closed for devotees from today
Pashupatinath Temple to remain closed for devotees from toda...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The Pashupatinath Temple has been closed for devotees until further notice starting Friday following a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Kathmandu Valley.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Fire in COVID-19 hospital kills 12 as India struggles with huge second wave
Fire in COVID-19 hospital kills 12 as India struggles with h...
NEW DELHI, April 23: India reported the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for the second day on Friday, surpassing 330,000 new cases, as it struggles with a health system in crisis and beset by accidents.
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
COVID-19 wards crowded with patients, doctors suggest lockdown to break chain of infection
COVID-19 wards crowded with patients, doctors suggest lockdo...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The major hospitals in the Kathmandu valley have become beds and ICUs for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. As they are already full of their bed capacity, the hospitals have stated that they are forced to refer them elsewhere in coordination with the Ministry of Health and P...
Apr 23, 2021
OPINION
G.I. Joe Trotsky
G.I. Joe Trotsky
NEW YORK – Leon Trotsky may not claim a mass following nowadays, but the revolutionary tactics that he pioneered remain very much in use, and not only by communists or in today’s Russia, where they are called “political technology.” One such tactic, known as “entryism” – when members of an extremist...
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD
Rockets hit near Baghdad international airport, no casualties
Rockets hit near Baghdad international airport, no casualtie...
IRAQ, April 23: At least three rockets landed in the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport late on Thursday, Iraqi security officials said.
Apr 23, 2021
ECONOMY
FDI realization stands at 34 percent of the pledged amount in the past two and a half deca...
FDI realization stands at 34 percent of the pledged amount i...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Nepal’s realization of foreign direct investment (FDI) is far lower than the amount pledged by the foreign investors, shows a report unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Wednesday.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD
Fire kills 13 COVID-19 patients in hospital in western India
Fire kills 13 COVID-19 patients in hospital in western India
NEW DELHI, April 23: A fire broke out in a hospital in western India early Friday, killing 13 COVID-19 patients, as an extreme surge in infections leaves the nation short of medical care and oxygen.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD
India to expand vaccinations but supplies tight, imports delayed
India to expand vaccinations but supplies tight, imports del...
INDIA, April 23: Under fire for his handling of the world’s worst COVID-19 surge, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened vaccinations for all adults from next month, but supplies are already running short.
Apr 23, 2021