WORLD
Coronavirus deaths in China top 1,000 as investors seek safety in gold, dollars
Coronavirus deaths in China top 1,000 as investors seek safe...
BEIJING/GENEVA, Feb 11: The death toll in China climbed above 1,000, as the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned that the spread of cases outside of China could be “the spark that becomes a bigger fire” and said the human race must not let the epidemic get out of control.
Feb 11, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Where is the world for Palestinians?
Where is the world for Palestinians?
Trump administration’s peace plan for Israel and Palestine embodies none of the ingredients of successful conflict resolution. It reads, not surprisingly, more like a real-estate transaction
Feb 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
NAC plane flying to Wuhan Saturday to bring students
NAC plane flying to Wuhan Saturday to bring students
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: The government is planning to send a Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) aircraft to Wuhan – the center of coronavirus outbreak – to evacuate Nepali students on February 15.
Feb 11, 2020
Editorial, Latest Updates
Shut it down
Shut it down
A company receives a license to operate sand and aggregate depot but runs an asphalt plant at the site instead. It adversely affects people’s health. It badly pollutes the environment and produces excessive noise when the plant is under operation.
Feb 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Ex-govt secretary’s wife ‘fatally attacked’ at home, domestic help found dead
Ex-govt secretary’s wife ‘fatally attacked’ at home, domesti...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Muna Karki, the wife of former government secretary Arjun Karki, who was seriously injured after an attack inside their house, died on Monday afternoon. Their domestic help was also found dead inside the house.
Feb 11, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Who will manage wetlands?
Who will manage wetlands?
The government needs to consider wetlands management as a top priority. First of all, however, institutional clarity is needed for effective management
Feb 11, 2020
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX, Latest Updates
Valley Pollution Index for February 10, 2020
Valley Pollution Index for February 10, 2020
Valley Pollution Index for February 10, 2020
Feb 11, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NC to lift house obstruction from today
NC to lift house obstruction from today
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: After obstructing three consecutive meetings of the House of Representatives, the main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to end the obstruction of parliament from Tuesday.
Feb 11, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Visiting Canada senate speaker not scheduled to meet Agni Sapkota
Visiting Canada senate speaker not scheduled to meet Agni Sa...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Amid growing concerns regarding Nepal’s failure to settle the conflict-era cases and ensure justice to the victims, visiting Canadian Senate Speaker George J Furey is wrapping up his two-day visit to Nepal Tuesday without meeting the new speaker of the lower house Agni Sapkota – a...
Feb 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Fire at TIA international terminal contained, no causalities reported (with video)
Fire at TIA international terminal contained, no causalities...
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: A fire that broke out at the Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday evening was doused a while ago with the help of fire extinguishers.
Feb 10, 2020