SOCIETY
US provides additional support for urgent COVID-19 assistance in Nepal
US provides additional support for urgent COVID-19 assistanc...
KATHMANDU, August 18: United States Ambassador to Nepal, Randy W Berry, along with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nepal Mission Director, Sepideh Keyvanshad, donated two liquid oxygen tanks to Bir Hospital and Paropakar Maternity Hospital in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Aug 18, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 3,403 new cases, 2,104 recoveries and 42 deaths on Wednesday
Nepal records 3,403 new cases, 2,104 recoveries and 42 death...
KATHMANDU, August 18: The Kathmandu Valley recorded 993 cases of COVID-19 on the same day. Of them, 711 cases were recorded in Kathmandu, 122 in Bhaktapur and 160 in Lalitpur.
Aug 18, 2021
My City, Entertainment
Dr DR Upadhyaya sets another Guinness World Record
Dr DR Upadhyaya sets another Guinness World Record
Dr DR Upadhyaya has set another new Guinness Book of World Records. He has set the world record by publishing a same article on 36 national dailies on the same day. Previously, he had set the world record by composing same song in 12 different international languages.
Aug 18, 2021
My City, Entertainment
Nepali movie ‘Ek’ releasing on October
Nepali movie ‘Ek’ releasing on October
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, almost every sector including Nepali movie industry got stuck. Cinema halls have been closed for almost two years now. However, in this time of crisis, Nepali movie ‘Ek’ is planning for the digital release
Aug 18, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Manaslu conservation area records lowest number of tourists in 23 years
Manaslu conservation area records lowest number of tourists...
GORKHA, August 18: Only 194 international tourists visited the Manaslu Conservation Area in the fiscal year 2020/21, arguably due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP), 74 tourists visited the region in March while 56 others visited Manaslu in April.
Aug 18, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
Pisto manchego, Spain’s answer to ratatouille
Pisto manchego, Spain’s answer to ratatouille
In the kitchens of a trendy Madrid dinner theater called Florida Retiro, chef Joaquin Felipe introduced us to pisto manchego, a colorful combination of sautéed summer vegetables that is Spain’s answer to French ratatouille.
Aug 18, 2021
POLITICS
Thakur registers Janata Samajbadi Party, Nepal (Democratic) at EC
Thakur registers Janata Samajbadi Party, Nepal (Democratic)...
KATHMANDU, August 18: The ousted Chairman of Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP), Mahantha Thakur filed an application at the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday, seeking to register a new political party.
Aug 18, 2021
POLITICS
Asta Laxmi Shakya to be appointed CM of Bagmati Province
Asta Laxmi Shakya to be appointed CM of Bagmati Province
KATHMANDU, August 18: A senior leader of the CPN-UML, Asta Laxmi Shakya is all set to become the next Chief Minister (CM) of Bagmati Province.
Aug 18, 2021
POLITICS
CPN-UML formally splits, Nepal-led faction registering new party
CPN-UML formally splits, Nepal-led faction registering new p...
KATHMANDU, August 18: The main opposition CPN-UML has now officially split, with the Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction of the party deciding to register a new political party.
Aug 18, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt preparing to impose five-year imprisonment for selling substandard food items
Govt preparing to impose five-year imprisonment for selling...
KATHMANDU, August 18: The government is preparing to impose a maximum of five years of imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 500,000 on anyone producing and selling substandard food items. Laws are being enacted to prevent the production, processing, import, export, storage, transportation or sale of...
Aug 18, 2021