ECONOMY, DIASPORA
South Korea govt decides to extend visa term of all migrant workers by a year
South Korea govt decides to extend visa term of all migrant...
KATHMANDU, April 12: The South Korean government has announced to extend the visa term of all the migrant workers, including Nepalis, working in South Korea by one year.
Apr 12, 2021
WORLD
Small but quick: Bhutan vaccinates 93% of adults in 16 days
Small but quick: Bhutan vaccinates 93% of adults in 16 days
THIMPU, Bhutan, April 12: When plotted on a graph, the curve of Bhutan’s COVID-19 vaccination drive shoots upwards from the very first day, crossing Israel, United States, Bahrain and other countries known for vaccinating people rapidly.
Apr 12, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion
Pakistani transgender woman finds a niche in tailoring
Pakistani transgender woman finds a niche in tailoring
As Pakistani transgender woman Jiya measures customers at her tailoring shop in a brand new Karachi market, her eyes gleam with the prospect of a busy Ramadan season and her ambitions to expand.
Apr 12, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Three COVID-19 related deaths reported in Butwal
Three COVID-19 related deaths reported in Butwal
BUTWAL, April 12: Three patients, who were receiving treatment for COVID-19 infection, died at COVID-19 designated hospital in Butwal on Monday.
Apr 12, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Cabinet to hold meeting in the evening, expected to make COVID-19 related decisions
Cabinet to hold meeting in the evening, expected to make COV...
Meeting likely to take various measures to contain second wave of COVID-19
Apr 12, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Stakeholders suggest govt not to close schools and colleges immediately
Stakeholders suggest govt not to close schools and colleges...
KATHMANDU, April 12: Amid preparation of the government to take various measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, various stakeholders have asked the government not to take any decision to suspend physical classes in schools and colleges.
Apr 12, 2021
My City, Entertainment
Chloé Zhao becomes 1st woman of color to win top DGA honor
Chloé Zhao becomes 1st woman of color to win top DGA honor
Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” continued its tour of dominance through awards season Saturday night, when Zhao took top honors at the 73rd annual Directors Guild Association Awards.
Apr 12, 2021
My City, Entertainment
‘Nomadland’ wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director
‘Nomadland’ wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director
Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent.
Apr 12, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
VIDEO: House meeting underway
VIDEO: House meeting underway
KATHMANDU, April 12: A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is being held at the federal parliament building in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu.
Apr 12, 2021
WORLD
Small but quick: Bhutan vaccinates 93% of adults in 16 days
Small but quick: Bhutan vaccinates 93% of adults in 16 days
THIMPU, April 12: When plotted on a graph, the curve of Bhutan’s COVID-19 vaccination drive shoots upwards from the very first day, crossing Israel, United States, Bahrain and other countries known for vaccinating people rapidly.
Apr 12, 2021