SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Death of a transgender ex-Maoist combatant strikes at the heart of our inequality debate
Death of a transgender ex-Maoist combatant strikes at the he...
KATHMANDU, June 6: The death of a former Maoist combatant, Manish Yadav, 28, (original name Sarita Yadav), who was found hanging at his residence in a remote village in Saptari on Wednesday, should not have been a silent episode. He was not fighting to make the world a brighter place for the common...
Jun 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
COVID-19 tally in Gandaki jumps to 75
COVID-19 tally in Gandaki jumps to 75
POKHARA, June 6: The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Gandaki Province has reached 75 as 16 new cases were confirmed earlier on Saturday morning.
Jun 06, 2020
BLOG, Blog
How do we measure human development?
How do we measure human development?
Human development should be seen as an extensive, innovative, appreciative and community procedure, rather than a simple expansion of health, education and income. The developing world should focus on constructing the basic human capabilities for a rational development. Human development is the key...
Jun 06, 2020
ECONOMY
Are we trying to paint a gloomy picture?
Are we trying to paint a gloomy picture?
It is apparent that the Year 2020 started its resolution by “Paralyzing the World’s Economy” and pushed countries around the world to fight an invisible enemy – The COVID-19. As per the International Monetary Fund, the Global Economy is expected bear witness to a negative growth on the GDP by 3% whe...
Jun 06, 2020
ECONOMY
People with 38 degree Celsius or higher temperature to be barred from traveling
People with 38 degree Celsius or higher temperature to be ba...
KATHMANDU, June 6: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has directed passengers and airline staff with measured temperature of 38 degree Celsius (100.4 degree Fahrenheit) or higher to be isolated and treated in accordance with the policy adopted by the airport authority.
Jun 06, 2020
SOCIETY
Nepal participates in Global Vaccine Summit 2020 that raised US$8.8 billion for new vaccin...
Nepal participates in Global Vaccine Summit 2020 that raised...
KATHMANDU, June 5: Nepal has participated in the Global Vaccine Summit 2020 that raised an additional US$ 8.8 billion for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI) to develop vaccines for various new diseases including the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Jun 05, 2020
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates
PHOTOS: 169 Nepalis arrive at TIA from UAE
PHOTOS: 169 Nepalis arrive at TIA from UAE
KATHMANDU, June 5: A total of 169 Nepalis including an infant arrived at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.
Jun 05, 2020
ECONOMY
Budget sees scope in baby food to raise funds to fill revenue gap
Budget sees scope in baby food to raise funds to fill revenu...
KATHMANDU, June 5: Although the government almost every year revises the customs duty and excise duty on alcohol to collect more revenue, the budget for 2020/21 has surprisingly kept the tax rates on the conspicuous goods unchanged despite the government falling in pressure to manage the financial r...
Jun 05, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
16 more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Sunsari
16 more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Sunsari
ITAHARI, June 5: Sixteen more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Sunsari district on Friday.
Jun 05, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Health authorities in FWP directed not to collect throat swab samples for next five days
Health authorities in FWP directed not to collect throat swa...
DOTI, June 5: Health authorities in the Far Western Province (FWP) have been asked not to collect throat swab samples for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for the coming five days.
Jun 05, 2020