WORLD, Latest Updates
Smog causes an estimated 49,000 deaths in Beijing, Shanghai in 2020 - tracker
Smog causes an estimated 49,000 deaths in Beijing, Shanghai...
SHANGHAI, July 9: Air pollution has caused an estimated 49,000 deaths and $23 billion in economic losses in the cities of Beijing and Shanghai alone since Jan. 1, 2020, according to a “clean air counter” launched by environmental groups on Thursday.
Jul 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Newly appointed IGP Shailesh Thapa conferred insignia (with photos)
Newly appointed IGP Shailesh Thapa conferred insignia (with...
KATHMANDU, July 9: Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shailesh Thapa Chhetri has been conferred insignia.
Jul 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
16 houses swept away by flood in Sindhupalchowk; two die, 23 missing
16 houses swept away by flood in Sindhupalchowk; two die, 23...
SINDHUPALCHOWK, July 9: As many as 16 houses were swept away by floods triggered by incessant rainfall in two settlements along the Araniko Highway in Sindhupalchowk district at around 1am on Thursday.
Jul 09, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Imagining a motherland: Gender and nationalism
Imagining a motherland: Gender and nationalism
The boundaries set by the nation, state, families and societies often do not allow a woman to become a citizen. This leads to women not becoming the part of the nation but just a national embodiment.
Jul 09, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Capital expenditure shoots up as fiscal year nears end
Capital expenditure shoots up as fiscal year nears end
Quality of development works under question as funds are being spent haphazardly
Jul 09, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
NEA to exempt late charges if tariff bill settled by July 22
NEA to exempt late charges if tariff bill settled by July 22
KATHMANDU, July 9: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to exempt late charges on electricity bills if consumers are able to clear the outstanding due by July 22.
Jul 09, 2020
SPORTS
Suarez scores as Barca condemn Espanyol to relegation
Suarez scores as Barca condemn Espanyol to relegation
BARCELONA, July 9: Barcelona kept up their pursuit of leaders Real Madrid in the La Liga title race by beating city rivals Espanyol 1-0 at home on Wednesday, also condemning their neighbours to relegation from the top flight.
Jul 09, 2020
SPORTS
Salah double keeps Liverpool on track for points record
Salah double keeps Liverpool on track for points record
BRIGHTON, July 9: Mohamed Salah scored twice as champions Liverpool moved on to 92 points with a 3-1 win at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Jul 09, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
How cult practices contributed to Covid-19 spread
How cult practices contributed to Covid-19 spread
Cult practices are found to be responsible for spread of infection in a number of countries.
Jul 09, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Bolsonaro bets 'miraculous cure' for COVID-19 can save Brazil - and his life
Bolsonaro bets 'miraculous cure' for COVID-19 can save Brazi...
RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA, July 9: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has gone all in on hydroxychloroquine to help his coronavirus-ravaged country beat COVID-19. He has pushed his government to make the malaria drug widely available and encouraged Brazilians to take it, both to prevent the disease a...
Jul 09, 2020