SOCIETY
Two weeks on, the road blocked by landslide-debris yet to resume
Two weeks on, the road blocked by landslide-debris yet to re...
DAMAULI, July 22: Normal life has been hit hard in Damauli as the road obstructed by the landslide-debris has not reopened even after two weeks.
Jul 22, 2021
SOCIETY
Grade 12 examination to be held in the physical presence of students
Grade 12 examination to be held in the physical presence of...
KATHMANDU, July 22: The government has decided to hold Grade XII examinations in the physical presence of students. The examination, which was halted due to high risk of COVID-19, will be held in the physical presence of students from August 15.
Jul 22, 2021
POLITICS
Oli ready to give the position of second chairman to senior leader Nepal
Oli ready to give the position of second chairman to senior...
KATHMANDU, July 22: Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said that he is ready to make senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal the second chairman as he faces mounting pressure to maintain unity within the party. Addressing the party's central committee mee...
Jul 22, 2021
SPORTS
Tokyo Games boast equal gender participation for first time
Tokyo Games boast equal gender participation for first time
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July 22: Grace Luczak had left competitive rowing and taken a job in the private sector when a move toward gender equity at the Tokyo Games lured her back into a boat.
Jul 22, 2021
SOCIETY
Tale of trans-Himalayan district: vaccine being transported via tractor
Tale of trans-Himalayan district: vaccine being transported...
MUSTANG,July 22: Vaccine supply has witnessed a big trouble in the trans-Himalayan district, Mustang. With a regular vehicular movement coming to a halt following disaster-triggered road blockage, tractors had to be used to transport the anti-COVID vaccine.
Jul 22, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID cases are causing alarm, confusion
Rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID cases are causing alarm, confusion
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July 22: Reports of athletes, lawmakers and others getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming but top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots are doing exactly what they are supposed to: dramatically reducing severe illness and death.
Jul 22, 2021
ECONOMY
NOC faced losses in last FY after enjoying profits for six consecutive years
NOC faced losses in last FY after enjoying profits for six c...
KATHMANDU, July 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) faced a financial loss in the last fiscal year, following successive six-year gains in its annual financial balance, due to soaring prices of petroleum products in the international market.
Jul 21, 2021
Coronavirus
Experts suggest to PM Deuba to prepare for a third wave of COVID-19
Experts suggest to PM Deuba to prepare for a third wave of C...
Kathmandu, July 21: As many as 16 experts of Nepal Public Health Foundation have suggested to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba 18 steps for preparations needed to tackle the risk of a third wave of COVID-19.
Jul 21, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal records 2,838 new cases thru 12,616 tests on Wednesday
Nepal records 2,838 new cases thru 12,616 tests on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, July 21: Nepal recorded 2,838 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Jul 21, 2021
POLITICS
Oli-led faction of CPN-UML seeks clarification from 22 lawmakers casting vote in favor of...
Oli-led faction of CPN-UML seeks clarification from 22 lawma...
KATHMANDU, July 21: The KP Oli-led faction of the CPN-UML has asked 22 lawmakers casting vote in favor of Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba to submit clarifications.
Jul 21, 2021