POLITICS, Latest Updates
Is the ruling CPN-UML heading toward a formal split?
Is the ruling CPN-UML heading toward a formal split?
KATHMANDU, March 20: With the central committee meeting of the ruling CPN-UML on Saturday deciding to seek clarifications from four of key rival faction leaders, many within the UML and outside the UML have started asking a question: Is the ruling CPN-UML on the verge of split?
Mar 20, 2021
Coronavirus
India coronavirus cases surge to four-month high, some lockdowns return
India coronavirus cases surge to four-month high, some lockd...
NEW DELHI, March 20: India reported 40,953 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the biggest daily jump in nearly four months, with its richest state and economic backbone Maharashtra accounting for more than half the infections.
Mar 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal’s COVID-19 tally hits 275,829
Nepal’s COVID-19 tally hits 275,829
KATHMANDU, March 20: As many as 275,829 people have been infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nepal as of Saturday afternoon.
Mar 20, 2021
WORLD
Heavy rain, flash flooding batter Australia's east coast
Heavy rain, flash flooding batter Australia's east coast
MELBOURNE, March 20: Australia’s east coast was smashed by heavy rains on Saturday, sparking dangerous flash flooding that forced the evacuation of multiple regions as the fast-moving waters unmoored houses, engulfed roads, stranded towns and cut power lines.
Mar 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Nepal ‘happiest’ country in South Asia
Nepal ‘happiest’ country in South Asia
Despite political crisis and COVID-19-haunted economy, Nepal climbs five notches up as compared to last year’s WHR
Mar 20, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt body starts feasibility study to set up mobile phone assembling plants in Nepal
Govt body starts feasibility study to set up mobile phone as...
KATHMANDU, March 20: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has started a feasibility study to install assembling and refurbishing plants of mobile phone sets inside the country.
Mar 20, 2021
POLITICS
UML initiates action against lawmakers choosing to boycott PP meeting
UML initiates action against lawmakers choosing to boycott P...
Senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal among five lawmakers asked to furnish clarification
Mar 20, 2021
WORLD
Pakistan PM Khan tests COVID-19 positive: health minister
Pakistan PM Khan tests COVID-19 positive: health minister
ISLAMABAD, March 20: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s health minister said on Saturday, two days after the premier got his vaccination.
Mar 20, 2021
POLITICS
Nepali man released on bail after 40 years in Indian prison
Nepali man released on bail after 40 years in Indian prison
ILAM, March 20: A Nepali national Dipak Jaishi a.k.a. Durga Prasad Timsina, who was languishing in a correction home in India for the past 40 years without any trials, has been released on Saturday.
Mar 20, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
CPN-UML’s PP statute endorsed
CPN-UML’s PP statute endorsed
KATHMANDU, March 20: A parliamentary party (PP) meeting of the ruling CPN-UML has endorsed the party’s PP statute amid decision of lawmakers close to Madhav Kumar Nepal to boycott the meeting.
Mar 20, 2021