SOCIETY
Stranded climbers, guide rescued from Mera peak
Stranded climbers, guide rescued from Mera peak
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has rescued the stranded climbers and guide from Mera peak (6,470 metres) of Solukhumbu. They were stranded while returning to the base after scaling the peak.
Oct 22, 2021
ECONOMY
Seven towers ready for construction of transmission line
Seven towers ready for construction of transmission line
TANAHUN, Oct 21: The construction work of the 140 MW transmission line of Tanahun Hydropower Project under construction in Tanahun has finally gained momentum. So far, seven towers have been completed for the construction of a transmission line under Package-3 of the project.
Oct 22, 2021
POLITICS
NC leader Singh urges Deuba, Poudel to take retirement from active politics
NC leader Singh urges Deuba, Poudel to take retirement from...
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DHADING, Oct 22: Nepali Congress (NC) former Vice President and Central Working Committee (CWC) member Prakash Man Singh has urged President Sher Bahadur Deuba and senior leader Ramchandra Poudel to take retirement from politics to pave the way for the second generation leaders to take party’s leade...
Oct 22, 2021
POLITICS
PM Deuba on his way to flood-affected areas of Bardiya’s Rajapur
PM Deuba on his way to flood-affected areas of Bardiya’s R...
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is going to Bardiya on Friday to inspect the flood- and landslide-affected areas. A team including Prime Minister Deuba arrived in the Far West by helicopter to inspect the flood and landslide affected areas on Thursday.
Oct 22, 2021
SOCIETY
Seven Nepalis stranded in Dubai rescued
Seven Nepalis stranded in Dubai rescued
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Seven youths, who were stranded in Dubai after going for foreign employment, have returned home after their rescue. The youths hail from Bahudarmai Municipality in Parsa district.
Oct 22, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
What is the ‘delta plus’ variant of the coronavirus?
What is the ‘delta plus’ variant of the coronavirus?
AP, Oct 22: Scientists are monitoring the delta-related variant — known as AY.4.2. — to see if it might spread more easily or be more deadly than previous versions of the coronavirus. In a recent report, U.K. officials said this variant makes up 6% of all analyzed COVID-19 cases in the country and i...
Oct 22, 2021
SOCIETY
Weather Alert: Light rainfall predicted in various parts of Nepal
Weather Alert: Light rainfall predicted in various parts of...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: Although there is no significant weather system affecting Nepal at present, there is partial to moderate cloud cover and light rain in some places across the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Oct 22, 2021
WORLD
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan's defense
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan's defense
BALTIMORE, Oct 22: The United States would come to Taiwan's defense and has a commitment to defend the island China claims as its own territory, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday, comments that appeared to be a break with official policy.
Oct 22, 2021
OPINION
Professional sports and its place in modern society
Professional sports and its place in modern society
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We expect Roger Federer, Virat Kohli, Lebron James, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo etc to play 10 months out of a year and entertain us at the height of their capabilities and if we are not satisfied then we ostracize them. If we demand that these athletes win every match while entertaining us, the...
Oct 22, 2021
POLITICS
Bagmati Province Assembly meeting put off till Oct 27 without holding trust vote
Bagmati Province Assembly meeting put off till Oct 27 withou...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: The Bagmati Province Assembly meeting on Thursday was put off without holding trust vote.
Oct 21, 2021