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Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, killing 21, rages on
Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, killing 21, rages on
JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Aug 3: An Islamic State group attack on a prison in eastern Afghanistan holding hundreds of its members raged on Monday after killing at least 21 people in fighting overnight, a local official said.
Aug 03, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Economic costs of national security
Economic costs of national security
HONG KONG – By disrupting the world’s interconnected economic, social, and geopolitical spheres, the COVID-19 crisis has exposed just how fragile and inequitable the institutions that govern them really are. It has also highlighted how difficult it is to address systemic fragility and inequity amid...
Aug 03, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
Philippine capital returning to lockdown as virus surges
Philippine capital returning to lockdown as virus surges
MANILA, Philippines, Aug 3: The Philippine president has agreed to place the capital and outlying provinces back under a lockdown after medical groups warned that the country was waging “a losing battle” against the coronavirus amid an alarming surge in infections.
Aug 03, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
India reports 52,972 new coronavirus infections
India reports 52,972 new coronavirus infections
BENGALURU, Aug 3: India reported 52,972 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 1.8 million, data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare showed on Monday.
Aug 03, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Ten people killed in separate landslides in Sindhupalchowk
Ten people killed in separate landslides in Sindhupalchowk
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Aug 3: Ten people were killed in two separate incidents of landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Sindhupalchowk on Sunday night. One person injured severely in the incident was rescued alive Monday morning.
Aug 03, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Worst times may be coming
Worst times may be coming
The Covid-19 has affected the whole world. Even the most developed countries seem to be struggling to reduce its impact. The situation is worse in underdeveloped countries like Nepal. In Nepal, Covid-19 has affected all sectors—bank, tourism, trade, industry, education and aviation. The supply chain...
Aug 03, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
NBA calls media, public to respect judiciary; refrain from unnecessary criticisms
NBA calls media, public to respect judiciary; refrain from u...
KATHMANDU, Aug 3: Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has urged the media and ordinary public to respect judiciary amid public criticisms against judiciary for not being able to uphold justice.
Aug 03, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
70 more people test positive for the COVID-19 in Parsa
70 more people test positive for the COVID-19 in Parsa
BIRGUNJ, Aug 3: A total of 70 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were detected in Parsa district through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests conducted at Narayani Hospital on Monday.
Aug 03, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Ward Chairperson in Rautahat dies of suspected COVID-19
Ward Chairperson in Rautahat dies of suspected COVID-19
RAUTAHAT, Aug 3: The Ward Chairperson of Ishanath Municipality-5, Devendra Thakur in Rautahat district passed away on Monday morning. He displayed COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, coughs, and breathing difficulties.
Aug 03, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Curfew clamped in Banke after COVID-19 cases seen at community level
Curfew clamped in Banke after COVID-19 cases seen at communi...
NEPALGUNJ, Aug 3: Local administration in Banke has enforced curfew in the district on Sunday after cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were found spread at community level.
Aug 03, 2020