WORLD
Hospitals overrun as India’s COVID-19 infections top global record for second day
Hospitals overrun as India’s COVID-19 infections top global...
INDIA, April 24: People across India scrambled for life-saving oxygen supplies on Friday and patients lay dying outside hospitals as the capital recorded the equivalent of one death from COVID-19 every five minutes.
Apr 24, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse snaps 5-week gaining streak
Nepse snaps 5-week gaining streak
KATHMANDU, April 23: After shooting up by over 61 points in the previous week, this week’s trading was mainly dominated by sellers. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed a notable dip with the index sinking 35.89 points on Sunday followed by a 37.57 points decline on Monday. While the ind...
Apr 23, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
UML takes action against four Karnali Province Assembly members
UML takes action against four Karnali Province Assembly memb...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The second meeting of the CPN-UML’s Tenth National General Convention Organising Committee held on Friday decided to take action against four members of the Karnali Province Assembly for defying the whip issued by the party during the voting process while Chief Minister Mahendra...
Apr 23, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Nepali people’s self-respect has risen: Chief Minister Poudel
Nepali people’s self-respect has risen: Chief Minister Poude...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Dormani Poudel has said that the government is engrossed in making the Nepali citizens’ dreams come true for years.
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
2,559 new cases detected across country, 937 in Kathmandu Valley
2,559 new cases detected across country, 937 in Kathmandu Va...
COVID-19 recovery rate plunges to 93.9 percent as COVID-19 death toll hits 3,122
Apr 23, 2021
POLITICS
Chairman Oli forms UML Standing Committee, leaders close to Madhav Nepal excluded
Chairman Oli forms UML Standing Committee, leaders close to...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The ruling CPN-UML has removed leaders close to senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal during the formation of the party’s Standing Committee. Leaders close to Bam Dev Gautam, however, have been included in the Standing Committee.
Apr 23, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Experts highlight need for fostering culture of research, development and innovation in al...
Experts highlight need for fostering culture of research, de...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Experts have said that any policy of the government should seek to foster the culture of research, development and innovation.
Apr 23, 2021
Coronavirus
Indian coronavirus cases surge to new record as health system staggers
Indian coronavirus cases surge to new record as health syste...
NEW DELHI, April 23: India reported the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus infections for a second day on Friday, surpassing 330,000 new cases, as it struggles with a health system overwhelmed by patients and plagued by accidents.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
1st climber tests positive for virus on Everest
1st climber tests positive for virus on Everest
KATHMANDU, April 23: A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in the Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where he was hospitalized.
Apr 23, 2021
NEPAL
What will the weather be like today?
What will the weather be like today?
KATHMANDU, April 23: The skies of Kathmandu have clearly opened up after months, unveiling the deep blue sky. The beautiful view of the mountains and nature have opened themselves to the eyes of Nepali citizens after several weeks of unpredictable and polluted weather.
Apr 23, 2021