WORLD, Coronavirus
UK virus variant has developed concerning new mutation in small number of cases
UK virus variant has developed concerning new mutation in sm...
LONDON, Feb 3: The UK variant of the coronavirus has developed a new, concerning mutation in a small number of cases, which scientists said makes it similar to the South African and Brazilian variants and could reduce the efficacy of vaccines.
Feb 03, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
CIAA chief Rai among others take oath of office and secrecy
CIAA chief Rai among others take oath of office and secrecy
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: Newly-appointed members of various constitutional bodies have taken the oath of office and secrecy this morning.
Feb 03, 2021
WORLD
Myanmar doctors stop work to protest coup as U.N. considers response
Myanmar doctors stop work to protest coup as U.N. considers...
MYANMAR, Feb 3: Staff at 70 hospitals and medical departments in 30 towns across Myanmar stopped work on Wednesday to protest against the coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the newly formed Myanmar Civil Disobedience Movement said.
Feb 03, 2021
POLITICS
Govt moves ahead with appointments in constitutional bodies despite objection from Speaker...
Govt moves ahead with appointments in constitutional bodies...
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: All those recommended by the Constitutional Council for the appointment in various constitutional bodies are receiving oaths of office and secrecy amidst a special function being organized at the President's Office in Shital Niwas today.
Feb 03, 2021
WORLD
WHO team visits Wuhan research lab at center of speculation
WHO team visits Wuhan research lab at center of speculation
WUHAN, Feb 3: World Health Organization investigators on Wednesday visited a research center in the Chinese city of Wuhan that has been the subject of speculation about the origins of the coronavirus.
Feb 03, 2021
OPINION
Is Nepal’s judiciary independent?
Is Nepal’s judiciary independent?
The influence of political parties is the most common threat Nepali judiciary is facing. When judges are appointed based on political affiliation judiciary will be politically influenced.
Feb 03, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 92% effective in fighting COVID-19
Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 92% effective in fighting COVID-1...
MOSCOW, Feb 3: Scientists gave Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine the green light on Tuesday saying it was almost 92% effective in fighting COVID-19 based on peer-reviewed late-stage trial results published in The Lancet international medical journal.
Feb 03, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Nirmal Purja appointed Goodwill Ambassador of Nepal Mountaineering Association
Nirmal Purja appointed Goodwill Ambassador of Nepal Mountain...
Kathmandu, Feb 3: The Nepal Mountaineering Association has appointed Nirmal Purja 'nimsdai' – record summiteer of Mt K2 in winter – as a goodwill ambassador for 2021.
Feb 03, 2021
WORLD
Two FBI agents killed, three wounded in early morning raid in Florida
Two FBI agents killed, three wounded in early morning raid i...
WASHINGTON, Feb 3: Two FBI agents were killed early on Tuesday and three others were wounded while trying to serve a search warrant at a Florida home, an encounter that turned into one of the federal law enforcement agency’s bloodiest in decades.
Feb 03, 2021
WORLD
Who is Andy Jassy, the next CEO of Amazon?
Who is Andy Jassy, the next CEO of Amazon?
LONDON, Feb 3: Amazon Web Services (AWS) chief Andy Jassy will replace billionaire founder Jeff Bezos as Amazon.com’s next chief executive officer.
Feb 03, 2021