ECONOMY
Entrepreneurs complain of undue pressure from banks to pay back loans earlier
Entrepreneurs complain of undue pressure from banks to pay b...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: Last week, a group of entrepreneurs took to NIC Asia Bank complaining about the unnecessary pressure given by the bank’s officials on borrowers to settle the loan amount earlier than the prescribed date of loan maturity.
Jan 04, 2021
WORLD
Tractors to Twitter: India's protesting farmers battle on highway, online
Tractors to Twitter: India's protesting farmers battle on hi...
SINGHU, Jan 4: In a standoff between farmers from India’s northern breadbasket and the government that has convulsed the country, the farmers have a 21st-century ally: a handful of supporters scattered around the world running a Twitter handle.
Jan 04, 2021
OPINION
Making fiscal federalism work
Making fiscal federalism work
It is imperative to devolve a significant amount of authority in respect to governance and administration of tax, non-tax, and resource royalty revenue among the subnational governments.
Jan 04, 2021
WORLD
Australia's largest state reports zero COVID cases, urges thousands to get tested
Australia's largest state reports zero COVID cases, urges th...
SYDNEY, Jan 4: Australia’s most populous state New South Wales (NSW) on Monday reported zero local coronavirus cases for the first time in nearly three weeks, as Sydney battled multiple outbreaks and authorities urged tens of thousands of people to get tested.
Jan 04, 2021
WORLD
India's approval of homegrown vaccine criticised over lack of data
India's approval of homegrown vaccine criticised over lack o...
NEW DELHI, Jan 4: India on Sunday granted emergency approval to Bharat Biotech’s COVAXIN but faced questions from industry experts and opposition lawmakers after taking the step without publishing efficacy data for the homegrown coronavirus vaccine.
Jan 04, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Travel, Social
Woolly rhino remains found in melting Siberian permafrost
Woolly rhino remains found in melting Siberian permafrost
Russian scientists are poring over the well-preserved remains of a woolly rhinoceros that likely roamed the Siberian hinterland more than 12,000 years ago after it was found in the diamond-producing region of Yakutia.
Jan 04, 2021
OPINION
What’s next for Nepal?
What’s next for Nepal?
Should the Supreme Court nullify the dissolution and reinstate the House, PM Oli’s position will be threatened and he will need to scramble for new alliances with Nepali Congress and the Janata Samajwadi Party.
Jan 04, 2021
OPINION
When will Nepal get Covid-19 vaccines?
When will Nepal get Covid-19 vaccines?
In Nepal, it may take much more time than expected for the entire population to get vaccinated. Political turmoil does not offer much hope.
Jan 04, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Govt gives green signal to reopen schools that remain closed due to COVID-19
Govt gives green signal to reopen schools that remain closed...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: The schools across the country that remained closed for more than nine months due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now to be reopened.
Jan 04, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepse begins 2021’s trading on a firmly upbeat note
Nepse begins 2021’s trading on a firmly upbeat note
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: After ending at a fresh high in the last trading session of the year 2020, stocks saw further strength entering 2021. On the first session of the year, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index advanced since morning trading. The benchmark rose more than 50 points by mid-day before co...
Jan 04, 2021