OPINION
Dangerous confession
Dangerous confession
In January 2020, in a festival to mark Tharu culture, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ made what by any standards is an unusual statement. He rejected the idea that the 17,000 deaths from decade-long conflict could be blamed on him. But he readily accepted responsibility for 5000 deaths. Certainly...
Mar 09, 2020
WORLD
North Korea fires three projectiles into sea, South Korea says
North Korea fires three projectiles into sea, South Korea sa...
SEOUL, March 9: North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles off its eastern coast on Monday, a week after firing two short-range missiles, South Korea’s military said.
Mar 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Police nab fraudster swindling foreign job aspirants out of more than Rs 25m
Police nab fraudster swindling foreign job aspirants out of...
KATHMANDU, March 9: Police have arrested a fraudster for allegedly swindling some 60 persons out of more than Rs 25 million by showing them false hopes of finding attractive jobs in two countries – Kuwait and Malta.
Mar 09, 2020
My City, Entertainment
AFI's Life Achievement Award gala, Ciara's concert postponed amid coronavirus scare
AFI's Life Achievement Award gala, Ciara's concert postponed...
The American Film Institute has postponed its Life Achievement Award ceremony and singer Ciara has pushed ahead her concert in the wake of the novel coronovirus epidemic.
Mar 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Man accused in journalist’s murder arrested after 12 years
Man accused in journalist’s murder arrested after 12 years
BARA, March 9: Police on Sunday made public a man accused in the murder of journalist Birendra Sah, who was abducted and killed 12 years ago.
Mar 09, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread
Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread
ROME, March 9: Italy took a page from China’s playbook Sunday, attempting to lock down 16 million people — more than a quarter of its population — for nearly a month to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe.
Mar 09, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Let’s celebrate Holi in hygienic way: Karishma Manandhar
Let’s celebrate Holi in hygienic way: Karishma Manandhar
And here in the conversation with MyCity’s Kiran Lama, Karishma talks about the Holi in detail:
Mar 09, 2020
ECONOMY, SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Rising US dollar, COVID-19 imapct on supply could push inflation further
Rising US dollar, COVID-19 imapct on supply could push infla...
KATHMANDU, March 9: The announcement by the government to check inflation rate at six percent is likely to prove hollow as the Nepali currency has been on a free fall against the US dollar for the past few days.
Mar 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
One-stop portal on COVID-19 urgently needed: Experts
One-stop portal on COVID-19 urgently needed: Experts
KATHMANDU, March 9: While the public is grappling with fears of possible outbreak of COVID-19 in the country, Nepal lacks an official single window for information to provide authentic and updated information on the deadly virus. The public is being bombarded with information lacking authenticity,...
Mar 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepali drugs suppliers approach Bangladesh after India limits drugs supply
Nepali drugs suppliers approach Bangladesh after India limit...
KATHMANDU, March 9: Nepali suppliers have approached Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies for smooth supply of medicines after India restricted export of 26 drugs fearing short supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mar 09, 2020