NEPAL, POLITICS, Latest Updates
Cabinet meeting underway in Baluwatar, likely to endorse recommendations made by CCMC to c...
Cabinet meeting underway in Baluwatar, likely to endorse rec...
KATHMANDU, April 19: A cabinet meeting is currently underway at Prime Minister K P Oli's official residence in Baluwatar.
Apr 19, 2021
NEPAL, POLITICS
CPN-UML holding central committee meeting today
CPN-UML holding central committee meeting today
KATHMANDU, April 19: The CPN-UML is holding its Central Committee meeting today. The meeting is scheduled to form the party’s general convention organizing committee.
Apr 19, 2021
WORLD
Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
WASHINGTON, April 19: Half of all adults in the U.S. have received at least one COVID-19 shot, the government announced Sunday, marking another milestone in the nation’s largest-ever vaccination campaign but leaving more work to do to convince skeptical Americans to roll up their sleeves.
Apr 19, 2021
OPINION
The Macron Factor
The Macron Factor
STANFORD – In French President Emmanuel Macron, the United States has the best ally it could hope for in the Élysée Palace. In fact, Macron may now be the only US allied leader with a genuine liberal-internationalist worldview to match that of US President Joe Biden.
Apr 19, 2021
WORLD
Eleven dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt
Eleven dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt
EGYPT, April 19: Eleven people were killed and 98 injured on Sunday in a train accident in Egypt's Qalioubia province north of Cairo, the health ministry said in a statement.
Apr 19, 2021
ECONOMY
Energy ministry to start building Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project from next FY
Energy ministry to start building Budhi Gandaki Hydropower P...
KATHMANDU, April 18: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has planned to start the construction of Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project from the next fiscal year, despite uncertainty from the selected contractor to start the work.
Apr 19, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepse falls 35 points partially erasing previous week gains
Nepse falls 35 points partially erasing previous week gains
Majority of the sectors ended in a negative note except Mutual Fund sectors which rose 0.46%.
Apr 18, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
UML leader Thapa re-sworn in as home minister
UML leader Thapa re-sworn in as home minister
Thapa will remain a Cabinet member only for the next six months unless he obtains parliament membership
Apr 18, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Kathmandu Valley reports 435 new corona cases, Banke 163
Kathmandu Valley reports 435 new corona cases, Banke 163
KATHMANDU, April 18: The Kathmandu Valley, the country’s most densely-populated place, added 435 new cases of the coronavirus disease on Sunday alone, revealed the daily COVID-19 updates released by the health ministry.
Apr 18, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NHRC urges govt to pay heed to children's health
NHRC urges govt to pay heed to children's health
KATHMANDU, April 18: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to pay heed to children's right to health and ensure alternative arrangement to their education.
Apr 18, 2021