WORLD
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
WASHINGTON, April 16: The Biden administration has announced the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of people and companies, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the hacking of federal agencies.
Apr 16, 2021
WORLD
Analysis: India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer, worrying the world
Analysis: India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importe...
INDIA, April 16: After gifting and selling tens of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad, India suddenly finds itself short of shots as new infections surge in the world's second-most populous country.
Apr 16, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Department of Mine gears up preparation to explore, excavate minerals in 13 places
Department of Mine gears up preparation to explore, excavate...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The government has expedited preparation to explore and excavate minerals in various 13 places in Nepal.
Apr 16, 2021
WORLD
Iran to purchase 60M Russian vaccines as coronavirus surges
Iran to purchase 60M Russian vaccines as coronavirus surges
TEHRAN, April 16: Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to purchase 60 million doses of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Thursday.
Apr 16, 2021
OPINION
Changing the Face of Sino-American Relations
Changing the Face of Sino-American Relations
Today, building such relationships – essential to foster trust between high officials – should be a top priority of US leaders, regardless of gender. Such an effort could build on the ties being created through unofficial dialogues.
Apr 16, 2021
WORLD
Brazil's hospitals running out of sedatives as COVID-19 rages
Brazil's hospitals running out of sedatives as COVID-19 rage...
BRAZIL, April 16: Brazil's hospitals were running out of drugs needed to sedate COVID-19 patients on Thursday, with the government urgently seeking to import supplies amid reports of the seriously ill being tied down and intubated without effective sedatives.
Apr 16, 2021
ECONOMY
Indian govt allows NEA to purchase electricity under free market mechanism through energy...
Indian govt allows NEA to purchase electricity under free ma...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) can now access the Indian market to purchase electricity at competitive prices set by the free market, with the Indian government incorporating the power-utility authority of Nepal as a member of NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd, India.
Apr 16, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal records 490 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday
Nepal records 490 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday
KATHMANDU, April 15: A total of 490 new cases of COVID-19 infections were recorded in the past 24 hours in the country. With this, the total caseload has reached 282,054 so far in the country.
Apr 15, 2021
Coronavirus
Many Indian hospitals overwhelmed by COVID surge as beds, oxygen fall short
Many Indian hospitals overwhelmed by COVID surge as beds, ox...
NEW DELHI, April 15: Many Indian hospitals were scrambling for beds and oxygen as COVID-19 infections surged to a new daily record on Thursday, with a second wave of infections centred on the rich western state of Maharashtra.
Apr 15, 2021
ECONOMY
Stock market sees increase in volumes as Nepse hits all time high
Stock market sees increase in volumes as Nepse hits all time...
KATHMANDU, April 15: The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) opened in green note and rose 39 points till mid-day. Then after the equity market witnessed some correction but still managed to trade in positive side of spectrum for the rest of the session. At the close, Nepse went up by 20.61 point...
Apr 15, 2021