WORLD, Latest Updates
Foreign students weigh studying in person vs. losing visas
Foreign students weigh studying in person vs. losing visas
PHOENIX, July 11: International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.
Jul 11, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Govt thanks cable operators for blocking Indian news channels
Govt thanks cable operators for blocking Indian news channel...
KATHMANDU, July 11: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) has expressed serious concern over the publication/dissemination of ill-intended and ill-founded news reports about Nepal and its Prime Minister by some Indian media outlets. Issuing a statement on Friday, the mini...
Jul 11, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Nepal should act as the peacemaker
Nepal should act as the peacemaker
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It is timely to state the importance of the Zone of Peace proposal that King Birendra floated to the world during his coronation in 1975. That proposal was meant to ensure that Nepal does not become a victim of an unjust world order.
Jul 11, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Reimagining regulations
Reimagining regulations
While the concept of AI politicians has started to dominate the public discourse in many parts of the world, the government of Nepal is still clueless about harnessing the power of the AI to deliver better governance.
Jul 11, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Pandemic exposes scientific rift over proving when germs are airborne
Pandemic exposes scientific rift over proving when germs are...
CHICAGO, July 11: The coronavirus pandemic has exposed a clash among medical experts over disease transmission that stretches back nearly a century - to the very origins of germ theory.
Jul 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Breaking all past traditions, Army Chief Thapa visits Nepal Police HQ to congratulate newl...
Breaking all past traditions, Army Chief Thapa visits Nepal...
KATHMANDU, July 10: Breaking all past traditions and hierarchy, Chief of Army Staff Purna Chandra Thapa on Friday visited Nepal Police Headquarters in Naxal to congratulate the newly-appointed chief of Nepal Police, Shailesh Thapa Chhetri.
Jul 11, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Govt making untiring efforts to support and rescue the needy hit by disaster: PM
Govt making untiring efforts to support and rescue the needy...
KATHMANDU, July 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said the government's mechanisms have been working without leaving any stone unturned for the rescue and support to the needy in the time of natural disasters.
Jul 11, 2020
SPORTS
Brathwaite, Dowrich half-centuries put Windies in control v England
Brathwaite, Dowrich half-centuries put Windies in control v...
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND, July 11: West Indies hold a commanding 99-run lead over England at the end of a fascinating third day of the first test on Friday after posting 318 in their first innings at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
Jul 11, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
SC tells ministry to allow import of goods stuck at various custom points
SC tells ministry to allow import of goods stuck at various...
KATHMANDU, July 10: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday issued a stay order, asking authorities to release around 800 containers of various goods stuck at various customs for the last four months.
Jul 11, 2020
SPORTS
Relentless Real can almost touch title after eighth win in a row
Relentless Real can almost touch title after eighth win in a...
MADRID, July 11: Real Madrid took another step towards their first La Liga title in three years by beating free-falling Alaves 2-0 at home on Friday, overcoming a number of high-profile absences to secure their eighth consecutive victory.
Jul 11, 2020