WORLD
Indonesia landslides, floods kill 55 people; dozens missing
Indonesia landslides, floods kill 55 people; dozens missing
JAKARTA, April 5: Multiple disasters caused by torrential rains in eastern Indonesia have killed at least 55 people and displaced thousands, the country’s disaster relief agency said Monday. More than 40 other people were missing.
Apr 05, 2021
ECONOMY
DDA asks drug suppliers not to sell their products via online platforms
DDA asks drug suppliers not to sell their products via onlin...
KATHMANDU, April 5: The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has barred selling medicinal products using online platforms such as social media.
Apr 05, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Restrictions imposed in and around Mumbai as COVID cases in Indian state surge
Restrictions imposed in and around Mumbai as COVID cases in...
MUMBAI, April 5: India’s richest state, Maharashtra, announced stringent COVID-19 restrictions from Monday, after a rapid rise in infections now accounting for more than half the country’s daily new cases.
Apr 05, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Second round of talks between govt and agitating Tharu group ends on positive note
Second round of talks between govt and agitating Tharu group...
KATHMANDU, April 4: The second round of talks between the government and Tharu agitators has ended on positive note.
Apr 04, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Restrictions imposed in Indian state that accounts for more than half of new COVID-19 case...
Restrictions imposed in Indian state that accounts for more...
MUMBAI, April 4: India’s richest state, Maharashtra, announced stringent COVID-19 restrictions from Monday, after a rapid rise in infections now accounting for more than half the daily new cases in India.
Apr 04, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Govt decides to administer China-donated COVID-19 vaccines starting April 7
Govt decides to administer China-donated COVID-19 vaccines s...
KATHMANDU, April 4: Government has decided to administer COVID-19 vaccines donated by China from April 7.
Apr 04, 2021
ECONOMY
PAC asks govt to recover dues of dedicated feeders and trunk lines from industries
PAC asks govt to recover dues of dedicated feeders and trunk...
KATHMANDU, April 4: The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the government to recover the dues from the industries which used electricity supplied through dedicated feeders and trunk lines after Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) failed to take action against them.
Apr 04, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
56 India returnees antigen-tested, positive for COVID-19
56 India returnees antigen-tested, positive for COVID-19
KATHMANDU, April 4: As many as 56 Nepali people, who have returned home from various cities of neighboring India, have been antigen-tested and found positive for COVID-19 on Friday and Saturday.
Apr 04, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Parliamentary hearing of proposed SC Justices scheduled for April 16
Parliamentary hearing of proposed SC Justices scheduled for...
KATHMANDU, April 4: The parliamentary hearing on the proposed justices for the Supreme Court, Kumar Chundal and Nahakul Subedi, is scheduled for April 16, according to Laxman Lal Karna, Chairman of Parliamentary Hearing Committee.
Apr 04, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion
Fashion retailers bet bras with wires and a splash of color will sell this spring
Fashion retailers bet bras with wires and a splash of color...
After a year of nesting in pastel-colored loungewear, shoppers are opting for styles with floral prints, feel-good slogans and statement jewelry to jazz up working-from-home outfits as optimism makes a comeback in spring collections, designers and retailers told Reuters.
Apr 04, 2021