WORLD
World stunned by Trump supporters storming U.S. Capitol, attempts to overturn election
World stunned by Trump supporters storming U.S. Capitol, att...
US, Jan 7: World leaders on Wednesday expressed their shock as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building where Congress meets in an attempt to overturn the results of the Nov. 3 election won by Joe Biden. here
Jan 07, 2021
ECONOMY
Cooperatives mobilizing deposits worth Rs 478 billion
Cooperatives mobilizing deposits worth Rs 478 billion
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Cooperatives have been mobilizing Rs 477.96 billion deposited by their members, which accounts for more than 11 percent of the total deposits collected by the commercial banks.
Jan 07, 2021
OPINION
Five key lessons that 2020 taught us
Five key lessons that 2020 taught us
We have managed to pass probably the most terrible year 2020 with several learnings and pragmatic strategies. All this will be very important for 2021.
Jan 07, 2021
WORLD
Congress resumes certification of Biden's win after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
Congress resumes certification of Biden's win after Trump su...
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: Hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a bid to overturn his election defeat, occupying the symbol of American democracy and forcing Congress to temporarily postpone a session to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
Jan 07, 2021
ECONOMY
World Bank projects Nepal’s growth rate to limit at 0.6 percent this year
World Bank projects Nepal’s growth rate to limit at 0.6 perc...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The World Bank (WB) has projected that Nepal’s economy will grow by a meager 0.6 percent in the current fiscal year.
Jan 07, 2021
POLITICS, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
IN PICS: ANNFSU close to Dahal-Nepal faction of NCP stages lantern protest demanding reins...
IN PICS: ANNFSU close to Dahal-Nepal faction of NCP stages l...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The All Nepal National Free Students’ Union (ANNFSU), the student wing close to Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), took to the streets with lanterns in their hands demanding reinstatement of the lower house of parliament on Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal’s COVID-19 case tally reaches 263,193 with over 5,000 active cases
Nepal’s COVID-19 case tally reaches 263,193 with over 5,000...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The total number of people infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has reached 263,193 with 409 new cases recorded on Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepse stretch sideways movement with a 13-point advance
Nepse stretch sideways movement with a 13-point advance
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Nepse, the equity market’s benchmark, traded in green in the opening hour of Wednesday’s trading session. The index climbed more than 20 points at mid-day but pared some of its earlier gains in the afternoon. Thereafter, the stock market hovered in green throughout the latter tradi...
Jan 06, 2021
My City, Entertainment, Music
Neil Young becomes latest artist to sell stake in his songs
Neil Young becomes latest artist to sell stake in his songs
Neil Young has become the latest musician to strike gold with his song catalogue, selling a 50 percent stake in his music to a British investment company in a deal announced on Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2021
ECONOMY
FNCCI urges govt to extend loan payment period for SMEs
FNCCI urges govt to extend loan payment period for SMEs
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Private sectors have said half of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be closed if the loan payment period for them will not be extended.
Jan 06, 2021