ECONOMY
NRA hands over reconstruction work to authorities concerned
NRA hands over reconstruction work to authorities concerned
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has started handing over the remaining reconstruction work of private houses and other structures damaged by the 2015 earthquake to the authorities concerned. The reconstruction works of private housing, settlement development, governme...
Sep 16, 2021
My City, Entertainment
White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine Qs
White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine Qs
The White House offered Wednesday to connect Nicki Minaj with one of the Biden administration’s doctors to address her questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, after the Trinidadian-born rapper’s erroneous tweet alleging the vaccine causes impotence went viral.
Sep 16, 2021
POLITICS
I am into politics not for personal interests but for the country and its people: Rawal
I am into politics not for personal interests but for the co...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: CPN-UML Vice Chairman Dr Bhim Bahadur Rawal has said that he is in politics for the service of the country and the people. On his way to his home district Achham, he met party leaders and cadres today and said he did not do politics for personal interests and positions.
Sep 16, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
70 percent migrant workers say they will not choose same recruitment agency again
70 percent migrant workers say they will not choose same rec...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: More than two-thirds of Nepali migrant workers abroad will not choose the same recruitment agency they chose the first time if they were to go again on foreign employment. This is the finding of an analysis report of the Migrant Recruitment Advisor (MRA) in Nepal which was shared...
Sep 16, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt to run fair price shops at 43 locations from tomorrow
Govt to run fair price shops at 43 locations from tomorrow
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The government-owned Food Management and Trade Company (FMTC) will operate fair price shops at 43 locations from tomorrow. The FMTC will operate the shops at 43 locations in 39 districts where it has branch offices.
Sep 16, 2021
ECONOMY
Himalaya Airlines to fly with AEDs onboard
Himalaya Airlines to fly with AEDs onboard
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-China joint venture airline, introduced Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) onboard all its fleet.
Sep 16, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social, Health
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm to kids’ health despite baseless claims suggesting otherwise.
Sep 16, 2021
POLITICS
NC’s Poudel faction faces difficulty to choose a common candidate for party’s president
NC’s Poudel faction faces difficulty to choose a common cand...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Ram Chandra Poudel faction, which has been dissenting against the activities of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, had announced to field a common candidate for the post of president during the 14th General Convention. Some two weeks have already passed by since th...
Sep 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Light rain showers predicted across the country today
Light rain showers predicted across the country today
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Meteorologists have forecast light rain showers across the country on Thursday. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast light to moderate rain in many places of Lumbini, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudur Paschim on Thursday.
Sep 16, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes, makes case for booster
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes, makes case f...
CHICAGO, Sept 16: New data from Moderna Inc's (MRNA.O) large COVID-19 vaccine trial shows that the protection it offers wanes over time, supporting the case for booster doses, the company said in a news release on Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2021