ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Millions of dollar could be siphoned off illegally through proposed sale of Tiger Palace R...
Millions of dollar could be siphoned off illegally through p...
KATHMANDU, March 21: Nearly a month has elapsed since the Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) forwarded a letter to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to take immediate action to stop the sale of Silver Heritage Group owned Tiger Palace Resort, the apex bank has not taken any decisions on the i...
Mar 21, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
EU approves 300 billion euro French state aid to fight coronavirus
EU approves 300 billion euro French state aid to fight coron...
BRUSSELS , March 21: The European Commission said on Saturday it had approved three French state aid schemes to support the French economy amid the coronavirus epidemic that would mobilise 300 billion euros (275.2 billion pounds) of liquidity support for affected companies.
Mar 21, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Iran's coronavirus deaths rise to 1,556, infections exceed 20,000: health ministry
Iran's coronavirus deaths rise to 1,556, infections exceed 2...
DUBAI, March 21: Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rose by more than 100 to 1,556 on Saturday and the total number of people infected now exceeds 20,000, a health ministry official said.
Mar 21, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Olympics cannot go ahead, says UK Athletics chairman
Olympics cannot go ahead, says UK Athletics chairman
LONDON, March 21: The Tokyo Olympics should be called off to spare athletes the “stress” of trying to train in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, UK Athletics chairman Nic Coward said on Friday.
Mar 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
KMC urges to dial 1180 in case of COVID-19 suspicion
KMC urges to dial 1180 in case of COVID-19 suspicion
KATHMANDU, March 21: The Kathmandu metropolis has urged the public to dial 1180, a toll-free number in case the coronavirus (COVID-19) is noticed.
Mar 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Bibek Thapa Magar held for spreading fake news on COVID-19
Bibek Thapa Magar held for spreading fake news on COVID-19
KATHMANDU, March 21: Police on Saturday apprehended a youth from Sipadol of Bhaktapur on the charge of spreading fake news on COVID-19 through social media.
Mar 21, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Jack Ma to donate emergency supplies to Asian countries including Nepal
Jack Ma to donate emergency supplies to Asian countries incl...
KATHMANDU, March 21: Co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group Jack Ma will donate emergency supplies including masks, test kits, protective suits, plus ventilators and thermometers to some Asian countries in an attempt to fight the global pandemic of novel coronavirus.
Mar 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
NA readies 5,000 health workers to fight against COVID-19
NA readies 5,000 health workers to fight against COVID-19
KATHMANDU, March 21: The Nepal Army (NA) in cahoots with the state government is charting out a plan to reign in the risks of COVID-19.
Mar 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Health officials told to be present at the office during public holidays too
Health officials told to be present at the office during pub...
KATHMANDU, March 21: The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the medical and health workforce and officials under its subordination to be present at offices during public holidays as well and not to leave the Kathmandu Valley.
Mar 21, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
German coronavirus cases rise by 2,705 to 16,662
German coronavirus cases rise by 2,705 to 16,662
FRANKFURT, March 21: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany has risen by 2,705 within a day to reach 16,662, the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases said on Saturday.
Mar 21, 2020