POLITICS, Latest Updates
As an exercise of party split, rival factions of ruling NCP holding parallel central commi...
As an exercise of party split, rival factions of ruling NCP...
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: As the final preparation to announce formal split of the party, rival factions led by KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the ruling Nepal Communist Party are holding separate central committee meetings in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Dec 22, 2020
WORLD
After months of inaction, U.S. Congress approves $892 billion COVID-19 relief package
After months of inaction, U.S. Congress approves $892 billio...
WASHINGTON, Dec 22: The U.S. Congress on Monday approved an $892 billion coronavirus aid package, throwing a lifeline to the nation’s pandemic-battered economy after months of inaction, while also keeping the federal government funded.
Dec 22, 2020
WORLD
Volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, draws crowds to park
Volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, draws crowds to park
HONOLULU, Dec 22: Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island roared back to life Sunday night as lava went shooting into the air, boiling away a water lake and sending a massive plume of steam, gas and ash soaring into the atmosphere.
Dec 22, 2020
ECONOMY
Solar power project in Butwal starts commercial power generation
Solar power project in Butwal starts commercial power genera...
BUTWAL, Dec 22: The country's largest private sector-run grid that is connected to a solar power project has started commercial power generation. Ridi Hydropower Development Company Limited has started commercial production after completing the work of 8.5 MW Grid connected to Butwal Solar Power Pro...
Dec 22, 2020
WORLD
India records lowest daily coronavirus tally since July 3
India records lowest daily coronavirus tally since July 3
MUMBAI, Dec 22: India has recorded 19,556 new cases of the coronavirus, according to health ministry data on Tuesday, its lowest daily increase since July 3.
Dec 22, 2020
SOCIETY
Sexual violence against girl child increases in Kaski
Sexual violence against girl child increases in Kaski
KASKI, Dec 22: The incidents of sexual assault and harassment against girls have increased in Kaski district, according to data published by the Informal Sector Services Centre (INSEC), a human rights organization.
Dec 22, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Foreign exchange reserves above 15 billion, remittances increase to 11.2%: NRB
Foreign exchange reserves above 15 billion, remittances incr...
Food and beverage inflation stands at 5.73 percent
Dec 22, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
India suspends UK flights over fears of new virus strain
India suspends UK flights over fears of new virus strain
MUMBAI, Dec 22: India said on Monday it would suspend flights from the United Kingdom until the end of the year over fears of a new strain of the coronavirus.
Dec 22, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepal and World Bank sign 9.3 billion rupees agriculture project
Nepal and World Bank sign 9.3 billion rupees agriculture pro...
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank have signed a $80 million (around 9.3 billion rupees) project to bolster Nepal’s agriculture sector by strengthening rural market linkages and promoting entrepreneurship while creating jobs to support post-COVID-19 recovery.
Dec 22, 2020
OPINION
The case for an Arabian universal basic income
The case for an Arabian universal basic income
The idea of universal basic income is catching on in the wealthy, oil-exporting Arabian Peninsula, a region where conditions for introducing a universal cash-grant system are more favorable.
Dec 22, 2020