WORLD, Coronavirus
Hard-won gains at risk as Delta variant spreads- WHO
Hard-won gains at risk as Delta variant spreads- WHO
GENEVA, July 31: The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting COVID-19 as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads, but WHO-approved vaccines remain effective, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
Jul 31, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others
Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others
KATHMANDU, July 31: In another dispiriting setback for the nation’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts concluded that vaccinated people who got so-called breakthrough infections carried about the same amount of the coronavirus as tho...
Jul 31, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse ends week higher as majority of indices see gains
Nepse ends week higher as majority of indices see gains
KATHMANDU, July 30: The Nepal Stock Exchange opened the week on a strong note as the index saw a gain of more than 54 points on Sunday. After a modest correction of 8 points on Monday, stocks stretched its gaining momentum. On Tuesday, Nepse added 29 points followed by a gain of 15 points on Wednesd...
Jul 30, 2021
SOCIETY
Reconstruction works start with “Chhema Puja”at Hiranyavarna Mahavihar and DigiChhen, Lali...
Reconstruction works start with “Chhema Puja”at Hiranyavarna...
KATHMANDU, July 30: “Chhema Puja” was performed at Hiranyavarna Mahavihar and DigiChhen, Lalitpur by the Local community as ritual of "asking forgiveness" before the start of restoration work.
Jul 30, 2021
OPINION
Is anti-sedition law killing journalism in the northeast?
Is anti-sedition law killing journalism in the northeast?
Kishorechandra Wangkhem, 41, is one of the petitioners who have challenged the controversial sedition law in the Supreme Court. This outspoken Manipur-based journalist has been booked twice for sedition, twice under the National Security Act (NSA) and once for defamation. As he walked out of jail on...
Jul 30, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 3,611 new cases, 1,816 recoveries and 27 deaths on Friday
Nepal records 3,611 new cases, 1,816 recoveries and 27 death...
KATHMANDU, July 30: Kathmandu Valley recorded 819 new cases of COVID-19 on the same day. Of them, 556 were detected in Kathmandu, 76 in Bhaktapur and 187 in Lalitpur districts.
Jul 30, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Chinese ambassador calls on Minister Bhusal
Chinese ambassador calls on Minister Bhusal
KATHMANDU, July 30: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Hou Yanqi, held a meeting with Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Pampha Bhusal, on Friday.
Jul 30, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Thakur files writ petition at SC against EC’s decision to grant legitimacy to Yadav-led fa...
Thakur files writ petition at SC against EC’s decision to gr...
KATHMANDU, July 30: Senior Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) leader Mahantha Thakur filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC) against the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to grant legitimacy to the Upendra Yadav-led faction of JSP on Friday.
Jul 30, 2021
ECONOMY
NTA calls off proposal to procure own satellite
NTA calls off proposal to procure own satellite
KATHMANDU, July 30: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has canceled the process to procure its own satellite. Issuing a notice today, the NTA stated that the proposal for a satellite has been canceled and that priority has been given to new plans.
Jul 30, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
JSP sacks three of its lawmakers in Lumbini Province
JSP sacks three of its lawmakers in Lumbini Province
KATHMANDU, July 30: Three lawmakers of Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) of Lumbini Province have been sacked from their positions.
Jul 30, 2021