POLITICS, Latest Updates
JSP and Maoist Center meeting concludes, no concrete decision taken regarding govt formati...
JSP and Maoist Center meeting concludes, no concrete decisio...
KATHMANDU, March 13: In an attempt to forge consensus on building a coalition for a new government, the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Center) and Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) held a meeting on Saturday afternoon.
Mar 13, 2021
SOCIETY
WEATHER ALERT: Precipitation with thunder forecast
WEATHER ALERT: Precipitation with thunder forecast
KATHMANDU, March 13: The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of the Westerly wind with chances of precipitation along with thunder at some places of the hilly region on Saturday.
Mar 13, 2021
ECONOMY
141 drinking water projects worth Rs 220 million being constructed in Baitadi
141 drinking water projects worth Rs 220 million being const...
BAITADI, March 13: The construction of 141 drinking water schemes has started at the local level in Baitadi district with the aim of supplying clean drinking water to the people. The projects are being built with an estimated investment of over Rs 220 million in the current fiscal year 2020/21.
Mar 13, 2021
POLITICS
CPN (Maoist Center) decides to recall its minister including Home Minister Thapa from cabi...
CPN (Maoist Center) decides to recall its minister including...
The party asks to Maoist lawmakers joining UML to choose either the party or the position of lawmaker within 24 hours
Mar 13, 2021
SOCIETY
Over 600 PWDs receive ID cards in Rasuwa
Over 600 PWDs receive ID cards in Rasuwa
RASUWA, March 13: A campaign to distribute identity cards to people with disabilities (PWDs) in Rasuwa district has started in order to make it easy for them to avail facilities being provided by the state. A total of 625 PWDs including 371 women in Rasuwa have received the ID cards so far.
Mar 13, 2021
SOCIETY
Three dead, 10 other injured in road accident
Three dead, 10 other injured in road accident
MAKWANPUR, Mar 13: Three people were killed in a road accident that took place early this morning on the Hetauda-Narayangadh road section.
Mar 13, 2021
WORLD
Australia records first local COVID-19 case in two weeks
Australia records first local COVID-19 case in two weeks
CANBERRA, March 13: Australia on Saturday recorded first local COVID-19 case in more than two weeks after a doctor tested positive for the coronavirus, triggering restrictions in area hospitals.
Mar 13, 2021
WORLD
Floyd family agrees to $27M settlement amidst ex-cop’s trial
Floyd family agrees to $27M settlement amidst ex-cop’s trial
MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 13: The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody, as jury selection continued in a former officer’s murder trial.
Mar 13, 2021
SOCIETY
Govt won’t provide any commission in COVID-19 vaccine procurement: Health Minister Tripath...
Govt won’t provide any commission in COVID-19 vaccine procur...
KATHMANDU, Mar 13: Minister for Health and Population (MoHP), Hridayesh Tripathi said that no commission will be provided while purchasing COVID-19 vaccines.
Mar 13, 2021
OPINION
How pandemic changed the idea of friendship
How pandemic changed the idea of friendship
The way people relate to one another has changed. Now the emphasis is more on social distancing. We find ourselves more in parks and open spaces. Friendships have taken a toll.
Mar 13, 2021