WORLD
Myanmar army hunts protest backers over social media comments
Myanmar army hunts protest backers over social media comment...
MYANMAR, Feb 13: Myanmar’s army on Saturday ordered the arrest of seven well-known backers of protests against this month’s coup, including Min Ko Naing, who has been a leading pro-democracy activist since bloodily supressed protests in 1988.
Feb 13, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Better you come to Butwal and see what a mass gathering looks like, Oli tells Dahal
Better you come to Butwal and see what a mass gathering look...
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Following the dissolution of the lower house of the federal parliament and announcement of the midterm election, factions within the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) appear to be spending all their energy to show their strength.
Feb 13, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
‘Senior citizens' allowance will be increased to Rs 5,000 per month: DPM Pokhrel
‘Senior citizens' allowance will be increased to Rs 5,000 pe...
OKHALDHUNGA, Feb 13: Deputy Prime Minister Ishwor Pokhrel has vowed to increase the allowance of senior citizens to Rs 5,000 per month. DPM Pokhrel made the remarks while addressing his party gathering organized at Chishankhugadhi in Okhaldhunga on Saturday.
Feb 13, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
China refused to provide WHO team with raw data on early COVID cases, team member says
China refused to provide WHO team with raw data on early COV...
SHANGHAI, Feb 13: China refused to give raw data on early COVID-19 cases to a World Health Organization-led team probing the origins of the pandemic, one of the team’s investigators said, potentially complicating efforts to understand how the outbreak began.
Feb 13, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
PM vows to provide justice to the family of Nirmala Panta and Bhagarathi Bhatta
PM vows to provide justice to the family of Nirmala Panta an...
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Prime Minister Oli vowed to provide justice to the family of Nirmala Panta and Bhagarathi Bhatta at the earliest.
Feb 13, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
PM Oli accuses NCP rival faction leaders seeking to oust him from PM and party chairman fo...
PM Oli accuses NCP rival faction leaders seeking to oust him...
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli accused leaders of a rival faction within Nepal Communist Party (NCP) of trying to oust him from power for their personal gains.
Feb 13, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
‘NCP has not split, only few against party unity have left:’ Bishnu Poudel
‘NCP has not split, only few against party unity have left:’...
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel, a key leader of the Oli-led faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), said that the party has not split and it won’t split.
Feb 13, 2021
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
PHOTOS: Rage against rape continues in the capital
PHOTOS: Rage against rape continues in the capital
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Various human rights groups, activists, students and civil society groups have been staging protests and demonstrations against rape and murder all across the country.
Feb 13, 2021
Coronavirus
Does wearing two masks provide more protection?
Does wearing two masks provide more protection?
It depends, but it’s possible that doubling up could help in some situations.
Feb 13, 2021
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Nepal Army’s Rokaya clinches Pokhara International Marathon title
Nepal Army’s Rokaya clinches Pokhara International Marathon...
POKHARA, Feb 13: Rajan Rokaya of Nepal Army has clinched the title of the 15th edition of the Safal Pokhara International Marathon Championship. The marathon competition was organised in Pokhara today by the Former Sports Persons Forum.
Feb 13, 2021