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World Wetlands Day a low-key affair in Nepal
World Wetlands Day a low-key affair in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: As the world celebrated the World Wetlands Day on February 2, Nepal joined the bandwagon. However, it remained a low-key affair, with wetland enthusiasts worried for their poor conservation status.
Feb 03, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Deforestation rampant in Kailali
Deforestation rampant in Kailali
DHANGADI, Feb 3: Some 30 trees of 'Saal' species were found cut down in a national forest near Sanupal area a few weeks ago. The locals reported it to the District Forest Office but very little has been done to punish those involved in the illegal act.
Feb 03, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Head-on collision of passenger vehicles leaves five dead
Head-on collision of passenger vehicles leaves five dead
ITAHARI, Feb 3: At least five persons were killed when two passenger vehicles collided head-on along the East-West Highway on Sunday morning.
Feb 03, 2020
POLITICS, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Will the new NCP panel resolve the MCC row?
Will the new NCP panel resolve the MCC row?
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: After its failure to forge a common understanding on the $500 million Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) grant of the US government, the ruling Nepal Communist Party on Sunday formed a three-member committee to study the grant agreement. The committee has been given 10 days to come...
Feb 03, 2020
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Citizens still deprived of fundamental rights in lack of regulations
Citizens still deprived of fundamental rights in lack of reg...
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: Nepali citizens are still deprived of the opportunity to exercise their fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution even a year after the promulgation of all necessary laws for the implementation of those rights.
Feb 03, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
5 Nepali students in China barred from boarding flights home
5 Nepali students in China barred from boarding flights home
BEIJING, Feb 3: Five Nepali students who were returning home to Nepal have been held at Beijing airports Friday on suspicion of coronavirus infection. The students were flying to Nepal from two airports in Beijing. Amid alarming coronavirus updates, this is the second time Nepalis were barred from f...
Feb 03, 2020
ECONOMY, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Dry garlic skyrockets to Rs 560 a kilo as import from China stops
Dry garlic skyrockets to Rs 560 a kilo as import from China...
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: The retail price of dry garlic imported from China climbed to a record high of Rs 560 per kilogram in the domestic market Sunday as imports from China have stopped since the past two weeks following a coronavirus outbreak in China.
Feb 03, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NCP senior leader Bamdev Gautam officially becomes party's central vice chair
NCP senior leader Bamdev Gautam officially becomes party's c...
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Nepal Communist Party senior leader Bamdev Gautam has now officially become the party's central vice chairperson.
Feb 02, 2020
WORLD
Iran welcomes election of Allawi as Iraq prime minister - Iran foreign ministry
Iran welcomes election of Allawi as Iraq prime minister - Ir...
DUBAI, Feb 2: Iran welcomes Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi’s election as prime minister of Iraq, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday, according to the official IRNA new agency.
Feb 02, 2020
WORLD
New China virus details show challenge for outbreak control
New China virus details show challenge for outbreak control
CHINA, Feb 2: It can spread person to person, even if someone is showing no symptoms. The next in line can continue to pass it on. The incubation period is so long that people may not know where or when they picked it up.
Feb 02, 2020