WORLD
Diverse Myanmar protesters united in opposition to coup
Diverse Myanmar protesters united in opposition to coup
MYANMAR, Feb 20: Opponents of Myanmar’s coup took to the streets again on Saturday with members of ethnic minorities, poets and transport workers among those coming out to demand an end to military rule and the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and others.
Feb 20, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NCP Oli faction’s mass gathering begins in Biratnagar
NCP Oli faction’s mass gathering begins in Biratnagar
BIRATNAGAR, Feb 20: A mass gathering organized by the Oli-led faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Saturday has begun in Biratnagar.
Feb 20, 2021
POLITICS
Students close to Dahal-Nepal faction stage protest against PM Oli in Biratnagar
Students close to Dahal-Nepal faction stage protest against...
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: A group of students close to the Dahal-Nepal-led faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has staged a protest against Prime Minister K P Oli in Biratnagar.
Feb 20, 2021
SOCIETY
WEATHER ALERT: Fine weather forecast for some days
WEATHER ALERT: Fine weather forecast for some days
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The weather will be fair in most parts of the country in the next three days. Meteorologist Barun Poudel said the weather will continue to be affected with a gradual increase in temperature for some days while remaining fair on some days.
Feb 20, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Sher Bahadur Tamang and Ushakala Rai join NCP’s Oli camp
Sher Bahadur Tamang and Ushakala Rai join NCP’s Oli camp
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Sher Bahadur Tamang, a former minister and a key leader of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Ushakala Rai, a member of Province 1 Assembly have joined the KP Sharma Oli-led faction of the NCP.
Feb 20, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Showdown of NCP’s Oli faction in Biratnagar today, PM Oli scheduled to address the gatheri...
Showdown of NCP’s Oli faction in Biratnagar today, PM Oli sc...
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: A faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is organizing a mass gathering in Biratnagar, the capital of Province 1, on Saturday afternoon in an apparent bid to show its strength in the eastern part of the country.
Feb 20, 2021
WORLD
Thailand’s prime minister survives no-confidence vote
Thailand’s prime minister survives no-confidence vote
BANGKOK, Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha survived a no-confidence vote Saturday in parliament amid allegations that his government mismanaged the economy, bungled the provision of COVID-19 vaccines, abused human rights and fostered corruption.
Feb 20, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
National ID card distribution to begin from mid-March
National ID card distribution to begin from mid-March
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The national identity (ID) card distribution is to begin in all local units of Taplejung district from the second week of March.
Feb 20, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment
Lithuania's locked-down ballet and opera take to TikTok
Lithuania's locked-down ballet and opera take to TikTok
Lithuania’s national opera and ballet theatre has turned to TikTok to reach audiences during lockdown, attracting millions of views to a performance of a sea shanty by its singers.
Feb 20, 2021
WORLD, TECHNOLOGY
Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says
Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says
CANBERRA, Feb 20: Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.
Feb 20, 2021