OPINION, Latest Updates
Nepal's political theatre of the absurd
Nepal's political theatre of the absurd
One morning, the people of Thebes come to the palace of king Oedipus requesting him to find a solution to the crisis created by the plague. The king is so filled with his hubris (pride) that he commits to find the culprit, the sinner who is causing the plague at any rate. A blind seer Tiresias advis...
Aug 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
25 youths felicitated for their inspiring achievements
25 youths felicitated for their inspiring achievements
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: As many as 25 youths from various walks of life have been felicitated for the excellent achievement they made in their respective fields.
Aug 12, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Balaju-Bypass Road Expansion: Displaced locals in relay fast
Balaju-Bypass Road Expansion: Displaced locals in relay fast
Locals of Balaju ward no. 16 have started a relay fast from Saturday. They are protesting against demolition of houses done without any basis or information. Moreover, the Supreme Court had issued an order on Chaitra 8, 2073 BS not to enter the house-yard, occupy it unauthorized and demolish it unti...
Aug 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal's COVID-19 death toll climbs to 91
Nepal's COVID-19 death toll climbs to 91
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Nepal has recorded eight more COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, according to Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Aug 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Kathmandu Valley records highest single day spike of 138 new COVID-19 cases
Kathmandu Valley records highest single day spike of 138 new...
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: As many as 138 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were detected in Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday alone.
Aug 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
With 484 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Nepal's COVID-19 tally reaches 24,...
With 484 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Nepa...
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: 484 new cases of coronavirus were recorded across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Aug 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Missing journalist Balaram Baniya found dead in Hetauda
Missing journalist Balaram Baniya found dead in Hetauda
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Journalist Balaram Baniya who had gone missing since Monday afternoon has been found dead in Hetauda.
Aug 12, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
UK records deepest recession among top economies
UK records deepest recession among top economies
LONDON, Aug 12: The British economy has recorded the deepest coronavirus-related slump among the world’s leading industrial economies after official figures on Wednesday showed it shrinking by a fifth in the second quarter alone.
Aug 12, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Japan faces World War Two anniversary in shadow of coronavirus
Japan faces World War Two anniversary in shadow of coronavir...
TOKYO, Aug 12: In a 4 1/2-minute radio speech on Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender in World War Two, telling his subjects he had resolved to pave the way for peace by “enduring the unendurable”.
Aug 12, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Martin Scorsese joins Apple's Hollywood roster for new films, TV shows
Martin Scorsese joins Apple's Hollywood roster for new films...
Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese will produce film and TV projects for Apple Inc’s streaming service under a multi-year deal, the company said on Tuesday, as digital video platforms battle for Hollywood’s top talent.
Aug 12, 2020