ECONOMY
Agro centre initiates distributing farmer ID cards
Agro centre initiates distributing farmer ID cards
JHAPA, Jan 4: Agro Centre Pvt Ltd has started providing farmer's identity cards in order to distribute fertilizer, seeds and agriculture inputs to the needy farmers at a subsidized price.
Jan 04, 2021
OPINION, Latest Updates
Empowering digital Nepal through connectivity and data
Empowering digital Nepal through connectivity and data
Huawei has been serving Nepal's ICT industry for the last 21 years. As a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei is committed to bringing digital experience to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, inte...
Jan 04, 2021
WORLD
Niger village attacks killed 100, says prime minister
Niger village attacks killed 100, says prime minister
NIAMEY, Jan 4: One hundred people were killed on Saturday in attacks on two villages in western Niger, Prime Minister Brigi Rafini said following one of the deadliest days in recent memory for a country ravaged by Islamist violence.
Jan 04, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Archaeologists in Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD, have made the extraordinary find of a frescoed hot food and drinks shop that served up the ancient equivalent of street food to Roman passersby.
Jan 04, 2021
SOCIETY
Wildlife rescue centre established in Salyan
Wildlife rescue centre established in Salyan
SALYAN, Jan 4: A wildlife rescue centre has been established in the district for the protection of wounded and helpless animals.
Jan 04, 2021
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