WORLD
Flights canceled during China’s worst sandstorm in a decade
Flights canceled during China’s worst sandstorm in a decade
BEIJING, March 15: China’s capital and a wide swath of the country’s north were enveloped Monday in the worst sandstorm in a decade, leading to the cancelation of hundreds of flights.
Mar 15, 2021
ECONOMY
Chemical fertilizer factory based on natural gas technology feasible for Nepal, study comm...
Chemical fertilizer factory based on natural gas technology...
KATHMANDU, March 15: Chemical fertilizer factory based on natural gas technology can be established and operated in Nepal, a preliminary study committee for the establishment of a chemical fertilizer factory formed under the coordination of Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel said in its report.
Mar 15, 2021
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
IN PICS: Spring calling, Cherry blossoms in full bloom
IN PICS: Spring calling, Cherry blossoms in full bloom
KATHMANDU, Mar 15: As springs hit door steps, Cherry blossoms have covered the majority of the parts of Kathmandu decorating it with pink petals.
Mar 15, 2021
OPINION
Challenge to democracy: Lessons from Myanmar
Challenge to democracy: Lessons from Myanmar
PM Oli’s assault on democracy is no less than that of any autocrats. Though the Supreme Court has restored the House, the country is trapped in uncertainty and vicious cycle of instability.
Mar 15, 2021
WORLD
India to propose cryptocurrency ban, penalising miners, traders: source
India to propose cryptocurrency ban, penalising miners, trad...
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, March 15: India will propose a law banning cryptocurrencies, fining anyone trading in the country or even holding such digital assets, a senior government official told Reuters in a potential blow to millions of investors piling into the red-hot asset class.
Mar 15, 2021
WORLD
At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn
At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories...
MYANMAR, March 15: Security forces killed at least 22 anti-coup protesters in the poor, industrial Hlaingthaya suburb of Myanmar’s main city on Sunday after Chinese-financed factories were set ablaze there, an advocacy group said.
Mar 15, 2021
OPINION
Why Europe’s digital decade matters
Why Europe’s digital decade matters
The success of Europe’s digital decade will require the EU to forge strong alliances and working relationships with likeminded countries, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
Mar 15, 2021
OPINION
Waste management in the post-pandemic scenario
Waste management in the post-pandemic scenario
The Covid-19 pandemic can be an opportunity to transform Nepal’s waste management sector right from the household level to ensure long-term safety of all concerned.
Mar 15, 2021
ECONOMY
PAC to probe phase 2 contract-awarding procedures of KTM-Tarai Fast Track Project
PAC to probe phase 2 contract-awarding procedures of KTM-Tar...
KATHMANDU, March 15: The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has stepped up efforts to investigate the second phase contract awarding process for the construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track by Nepal Army (NA).
Mar 15, 2021
POLITICS
NC should shoulder responsibility to given political outlet: Deuba
NC should shoulder responsibility to given political outlet:...
BARA, March 14: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Sunday said that the NC should bear the responsibility to give an outlet to the country from the political chaos.
Mar 14, 2021