SOCIETY, Latest Updates
UN peacekeeping funds in doubt, Nepal stands to lose
UN peacekeeping funds in doubt, Nepal stands to lose
KATHMANDU, April 11: The inflow of remittance has begun to witness a sharp plunge. The tourism industry faces the biggest catastrophe in Nepal's recent history. And there is only a slim chance for the country's exports to grow any further.
Apr 11, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Global coronavirus death toll hits 100,000, cases over 1.6 million
Global coronavirus death toll hits 100,000, cases over 1.6 m...
LONDON, April 11: The number of deaths linked to the novel coronavirus reached 100,000 on Friday, as the tally of cases passed 1.6 million, according to a Reuters tally.
Apr 11, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
PM Johnson up and walking in COVID-19 recovery as UK deaths near 9,000
PM Johnson up and walking in COVID-19 recovery as UK deaths...
LONDON, April 11: Prime Minister Boris Johnson was back on his feet in his recovery from COVID-19 on Friday as Britain recorded its deadliest day yet in the coronavirus pandemic, with 980 more deaths taking the country’s overall toll to nearly 9,000.
Apr 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Procurement office begins process to blacklist Omni Group
Procurement office begins process to blacklist Omni Group
KATHMANDU, April 11: The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has started the process to blacklist Omni Group, the company accused of being involved in financial irregularities while procuring essential medical supplies required to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Apr 11, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Is Dahal's call for forming political mechanism a tactical move?
Is Dahal's call for forming political mechanism a tactical m...
KATHMANDU, April 11: While the parliaments and their committees in many countries have been holding virtual meetings for coordination and monitoring of their response to the coronavirus pandemic, a new debate has started in Nepal over setting up an inter-party political mechanism for a similar purpo...
Apr 11, 2020
OPINION
Glory of Om
Glory of Om
Om “A-U-M” is a universal hymn. Our existence revolves around the cosmic ground and it is evolving every day, but if we stay still and focused, we can almost hear a silent hum like vibrating sound in the form of “OM” coming from far corners of the universe itself. The real form of sound transpires f...
Apr 11, 2020
OPINION
Declare Emergency
Declare Emergency
Supreme Court of Nepal has delivered a landmark verdict reconfirming the protection of Nepali citizens wherever they are in times of pandemic. This comes at times of rising corruption in government involving the procurement of life-saving personal protection equipment urgently needed for the protect...
Apr 11, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
FNCCI seeks support from government to revive business sector
FNCCI seeks support from government to revive business secto...
KATHMANDU, April 11: The private sector has asked for support from the government to revive the business sector that has been hit hard due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the world.
Apr 11, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Poultry sector bears loss from lockdown
Poultry sector bears loss from lockdown
TANAHUN, April 11: Poultry entrepreneurs of Tanahun district are facing a crisis due to the lockdown enforced by the government to minimize the spread of COVID-19. According to poultry farmers, lack of grains for the poultry sector has affected production and the lockdown has affected sales of poult...
Apr 11, 2020
OPINION
America’s nightmare moment
America’s nightmare moment
America has lived through many pandemics most of which have had economic and political ramifications. The current COVID- 19 pandemic has had additional psychological dimensions to it. It has evolved to be extremely devastating for America. The public health crisis has surpassed the worst nightmares...
Apr 11, 2020