WORLD
Death toll from Haiti’s weekend earthquake rises to 1,941
Death toll from Haiti’s weekend earthquake rises to 1,941
LES CAYES, Haiti, August 18: Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts, a delay that fed growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless.
Aug 18, 2021
ECONOMY
Tourism entrepreneurs demand vaccination against COVID-19 to all citizens at the earliest...
Tourism entrepreneurs demand vaccination against COVID-19 to...
KATHMANDU, August 18: Leading tourism sector organizations have asked the government to arrange vaccines to all citizens against COVID-19 at the earliest possible date and help protect their lives.
Aug 18, 2021
ECONOMY
Projects worth Rs 400 billion are in the pipeline, awaiting IBN’s go-ahead
Projects worth Rs 400 billion are in the pipeline, awaiting...
KATHMANDU, August 18: The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) is in the process of approving projects worth Rs 400 billion.
Aug 18, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19?
EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19?
August 18: U.S. health officials may soon recommend COVID-19 booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans. A look at what we know about boosters and how they could help fight the coronavirus:
Aug 18, 2021
OPINION
Antics of MCC critics
Antics of MCC critics
KATHMANDU, August 18: Given Nepal’s current situation, MCC or no MCC is not going to make any difference. The sky is not going to fall without the MCC, nor will we be having a heavenly ride with the MCC. Yet, the political forces in the opposition have found it to be a rallying cry.
Aug 18, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse ends flat following consolidation around 3,150
Nepse ends flat following consolidation around 3,150
KATHMANDU, August 17: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index climbed around 3,175 mark in the morning before correcting sharply to trade in red at mid-day. Nonetheless, the index hovered around the opening level throughout the latter half of the session. The benchmark finally ended with a 0.23 point...
Aug 17, 2021
POLITICS
Nepal urges Talibans to facilitate safe and orderly departure of all those wishing to leav...
Nepal urges Talibans to facilitate safe and orderly departur...
KATHMANDU, August 17: In its first official reaction to the latest development in Afghanistan, Nepal has urged all parties concerned to ensure safety, security and well-being of the people.
Aug 17, 2021
ECONOMY
NEA’s net profit declined 70 pc to Rs 3.51 billion last fiscal year
NEA’s net profit declined 70 pc to Rs 3.51 billion last fisc...
KATHMANDU, August 17: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)’s net profit in fiscal year 2020/21 stood at Rs 3.51 billion, a straight fall from Rs 11.68 billion in the previous year.
Aug 17, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 3,274 new cases, 1,929 recoveries and 27 deaths on Tuesday
Nepal records 3,274 new cases, 1,929 recoveries and 27 death...
KATHMANDU, August 17: Nepal recorded 3,274 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with 1,929 recoveries and 27 deaths, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Aug 17, 2021
POLITICS
UML dismisses 14 of its lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Nepal
UML dismisses 14 of its lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Ne...
KATHMANDU, August 17: The main opposition CPN-UML has taken action against 14 of its lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Nepal.
Aug 17, 2021