Jun 28, 2021

OPINION

COVID-19 Vaccination: Nepal’s status, challenges, and equity issues

COVID-19 Vaccination: Nepal’s status, challenges, and equity...

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly receding, and hopefully, we could overcome this crisis. Our healthcare systems need to be strengthened to prepare for the future wave of COVID-19 or a similar pandemic.

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly receding, and hopefully, we could overcome this crisis. Our healthcare systems need to be strengthened to prepare for the future wave of COVID-19 or a similar pandemic.

Jun 28, 2021

Jun 28, 2021

SPORTS

Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

BUDAPEST, June 28:  Once the Oranje were shown red, it all went the Czech Republic’s way.

BUDAPEST, June 28:  Once the Oranje were shown red, it all went the Czech Republic’s way.

Jun 28, 2021

Jun 28, 2021

ECONOMY

World Bank providing concessional loan of $ 150 million to Nepal to support resilient reco...

World Bank providing concessional loan of $ 150 million to N...

KATHMANDU, June 28: The government on Sunday inked an agreement with the World Bank (WB) to receive a concessional loan worth US $ 150 million for resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the most vulnerable, and support sustainable growth.

KATHMANDU, June 28: The government on Sunday inked an agreement with the World Bank (WB) to receive a concessional loan worth US $ 150 million for resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the most vulnerable, and support sustainable growth.

Jun 28, 2021

Jun 28, 2021

SPORTS

Belgium show grit and discipline to beat Portugal at own game

Belgium show grit and discipline to beat Portugal at own gam...

SEVILLE, June 27: Their back three may have a combined age of 101, but Belgium's defence stood tall against the attacking might of Portugal as Roberto Martinez's side proved they have the grit as well as the talent to win the European Championship.

SEVILLE, June 27: Their back three may have a combined age of 101, but Belgium's defence stood tall against the attacking might of Portugal as Roberto Martinez's side proved they have the grit as well as the talent to win the European Championship.

Jun 28, 2021

Jun 28, 2021

ECONOMY

Nepse begins week on upbeat note

Nepse begins week on upbeat note

KATHMANDU, June 28: Stocks climbed higher in the morning with the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index advancing more than 30 points higher. A sharp pullback dragged the index towards negative territory at mid-day. However, with buyers gaining control in the latter part of the session, Nepse saw a ste...

KATHMANDU, June 28: Stocks climbed higher in the morning with the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index advancing more than 30 points higher. A sharp pullback dragged the index towards negative territory at mid-day. However, with buyers gaining control in the latter part of the session, Nepse saw a ste...

Jun 28, 2021

Jun 27, 2021

SPORTS

France looks to forwards, Swiss aim to end knockout drought

France looks to forwards, Swiss aim to end knockout drought

June 27: Winning the toughest group at the European Championship wasn’t really a big surprise for the World Cup champions. Winning only one match in that group was, though.

June 27: Winning the toughest group at the European Championship wasn’t really a big surprise for the World Cup champions. Winning only one match in that group was, though.

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 27, 2021

Latest Updates, Coronavirus

COVID-19: Nepal reports 1,920 new infections, 3,007 recoveries and 34 deaths

COVID-19: Nepal reports 1,920 new infections, 3,007 recoveri...

KATHMANDU, June 27: The health ministry confirmed 1,920 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease on Sunday. Those cases were detected through 6,000 RT-PCR tests and 3,836 antigen tests carried out across the country.

KATHMANDU, June 27: The health ministry confirmed 1,920 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease on Sunday. Those cases were detected through 6,000 RT-PCR tests and 3,836 antigen tests carried out across the country.

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 27, 2021

POLITICS

Debate by writ petitioners over, now it’s defendants turn to defend House dissolution move

Debate by writ petitioners over, now it’s defendants turn to...

KATHMANDU, June 27: Debate by the writ petitioners on the House dissolution case concluded on Sunday afternoon.

KATHMANDU, June 27: Debate by the writ petitioners on the House dissolution case concluded on Sunday afternoon.

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 27, 2021

ECONOMY

KMC fixes govt rate of land in the metropolis at up to Rs 5 million per aana

KMC fixes govt rate of land in the metropolis at up to Rs 5...

KATHMANDU, June 27: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fixed the government rate of land inside the metropolis at the maximum of Rs 5 million per aana (342.25 square feet).

KATHMANDU, June 27: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fixed the government rate of land inside the metropolis at the maximum of Rs 5 million per aana (342.25 square feet).

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 27, 2021

SOCIETY

Misuse of government funds in the name of temples

Misuse of government funds in the name of temples

TIKAPUR, June 27: Reports have surged regarding the misuse of government funds to build more than a dozen temples alongside the irrigation office in Tikapur Municipality-1. The temples are built by different castes and religions with the help of government funds.  Some of the temples have land owner...

TIKAPUR, June 27: Reports have surged regarding the misuse of government funds to build more than a dozen temples alongside the irrigation office in Tikapur Municipality-1. The temples are built by different castes and religions with the help of government funds.  Some of the temples have land owner...

Jun 27, 2021