ECONOMY, Interview, Latest Updates
“Resilient recovery requires investing in new growth opportunities that build overall resi...
“Resilient recovery requires investing in new growth opportu...
In an email interview with Republica, Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, explains the framework along with other issues like the World Bank’s support to Nepal and how the government should manage its resources during this crisis:
Aug 25, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Stocks stretch advance with massive volume jump
Stocks stretch advance with massive volume jump
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) saw upbeat trading since the beginning of Monday’s session. The Nepse index climbed 8 points early in the morning and plateaued at mid-day. A sharp rally around mid-session helped the benchmark hit its intraday high at 1,433 points. Following a bri...
Aug 25, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
Syria says pipeline blast was terrorist attack, U.S. suspects IS
Syria says pipeline blast was terrorist attack, U.S. suspect...
CAIRO, Aug 24: The Syrian government said an explosion on a main gas pipeline traversing the Middle East on Monday was the result of a terrorist attack, and the United States said it suspected Islamic State militants of carrying out the sabotage.
Aug 24, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Municipal Mayor Forum suggests to DAOs to extend ongoing prohibitory orders in Kathmandu V...
Municipal Mayor Forum suggests to DAOs to extend ongoing pro...
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: The Municipal Mayor Forum has suggested to District Administration Offices (DAOs) in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur to extend ongoing prohibitory orders inside the Kathmandu Valley until August 31.
Aug 24, 2020
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Dharan-based BPKIHS reports 12th coronavirus-related death
Dharan-based BPKIHS reports 12th coronavirus-related death
DHARAN, Aug 24: Dharan recorded another coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related death on Monday.
Aug 24, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal's coronavirus death toll rises to 157
Nepal's coronavirus death toll rises to 157
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: Nepal reported eight more COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the toll to 157.
Aug 24, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Govt to distribute fertilizers according to pre-scheduled time slots
Govt to distribute fertilizers according to pre-scheduled ti...
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: The government has said that it will distribute fertilizers to farmers as per a schedule to avoid crowding in the distribution centers.
Aug 24, 2020
SOCIETY, Infographic, Republica Watch, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Koteshwor and Maharajgunj are COVID-19 ‘hotspots’ in Kathmandu
Koteshwor and Maharajgunj are COVID-19 ‘hotspots’ in Kathman...
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: At least 1,411 COVID-19 cases have been diagnosed in the Kathmandu Metropolis, with more than 100 active cases each in Koteshwor and Maharajgunj areas.
Aug 24, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Russia's coronavirus tally passes 960,000
Russia's coronavirus tally passes 960,000
MOSCOW, Aug 24: Russia reported 4,744 new coronavirus cases on Monday, pushing its confirmed infection tally to 961,493, the fourth largest in the world.
Aug 24, 2020
SOCIETY, Infographic, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Kathmandu Valley reports 2,911 cases in last 24 days, 224 new cases today
Kathmandu Valley reports 2,911 cases in last 24 days, 224 ne...
Total COVID-19 count in Valley stands at 3,262
Aug 24, 2020