SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
200 people are fed for free everyday at Bauddha
200 people are fed for free everyday at Bauddha
KATHMANDU, April 22: From the very first day of nationwide lockdown, as many as 200 people are being served free meals every day at Bauddha, Kathmandu.
Apr 22, 2020
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates
Photos: Painting Rato Machhindranath
Photos: Painting Rato Machhindranath
KATHMANDU, April 22: Rato Machhindranath is worshipped as the god of rain. According to legends, it is believed to have been brought to Kathmandu from Kamaru Kamakhya, India. Chariot of this deity is pulled with much fanfare during the chariot festival that is attended by a huge crowd in Kathmandu.
Apr 22, 2020
POLITICS
NCP Chair Dahal calls for further buttressing party
NCP Chair Dahal calls for further buttressing party
KATHMANDU, April 22: Nepal Communist Party (NCP) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said it is the historic responsibility of the NCP to prepare the basis of socialism by respecting the public mandate and aspirations while defeating the reactionary conspiracy.
Apr 22, 2020
OPINION
How to save the economy from the pandemic
How to save the economy from the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has completely engulfed the world. The United States is now the epicenter of the crisis. The worldwide shutdowns necessary to contain the spread of the virus has been quite detrimental to the global economy. What is good for public health has been devastating for economies a...
Apr 22, 2020
SOCIETY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
WFP reports on food security exaggerated: Nepal Government
WFP reports on food security exaggerated: Nepal Government
KATHMANDU, April 22: The World Food Programme (WFP) Nepal office has prepared two reports on food security and vulnerability in the last 15 days. The first one on April 6 and the second on April 16. These reports aimed at tracking Nepal’s food security situation after the COVID-19. Howeve...
Apr 22, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,237 to 145,694 - RKI
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,237 to 145,6...
BERLIN, April 22: Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 2,237 to 145,694, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday, marking a second consecutive day of new infections accelerating.
Apr 22, 2020
SOCIETY, The Week
Peter J Karthak, author of Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe, passes away at 77
Peter J Karthak, author of Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe,...
KATHMANDU, April 22: Peter J Karthak, the author of Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe, passed away today at Nepal Cancer Hospital, Lalitpur. He was 77. His first book in Nepali, Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe, won the prestigious Sajha Purashkar in 1978. He was a writer, musician, and a journalist. P...
Apr 22, 2020
SOCIETY
Parliamentary committee's four-point directive to DPM Pokhrel
Parliamentary committee's four-point directive to DPM Pokhre...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Interest Protection Committee of the Federal Parliament has submitted a four-point memorandum to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Ishwor Pokhrel.
Apr 22, 2020
WORLD
Trump immigration ban to last 60 days, target those seeking permanent residency
Trump immigration ban to last 60 days, target those seeking...
WASHINGTON, April 22: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his new U.S. immigration ban would last 60 days and apply to those seeking ‘green cards’ for permanent residency in an effort to protect Americans seeking to regain jobs lost because of the coronavirus.
Apr 22, 2020
WORLD
North Korean media silent on Kim's whereabouts as speculation on health rages
North Korean media silent on Kim's whereabouts as speculatio...
SEOUL, April 22: North Korean state media made no mention on Wednesday of new appearances by leader Kim Jong Un, a day after intense international speculation over his health was sparked by his absence from a major celebration last week.
Apr 22, 2020