ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Govt to include private sector in COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Govt to include private sector in COVID-19 vaccination campa...
The private sector can only charge 10 percent extra while providing the vaccination service. This will make COVID-19 vaccine to cost around Rs 2,200 per dose.
Mar 01, 2021
OPINION
Travesty of economic aspirations in Nepal
Travesty of economic aspirations in Nepal
How will corrupt system of political governance, devoid of meritocracy and efficiency, deliver public service in honesty and free us from anarchy of political cartel?
Mar 01, 2021
WORLD
At least 18 protesters killed in Myanmar in worst violence since coup
At least 18 protesters killed in Myanmar in worst violence s...
MYANMAR, Mar 1: Myanmar police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday and at least 18 people were killed in the worst violence since a Feb. 1 military coup, the United Nations said, calling on the international community to act to stop the repression.
Mar 01, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse stretch correction to close below 2,500
Nepse stretch correction to close below 2,500
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Stocks came under pressure since the beginning of Sunday’s trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell around 50 points in the morning before recovering slightly. However, equities continued to falter further in the latter trading hours. At the close, Nepse finish...
Feb 28, 2021
ECONOMY
Electricity import from India reaches around 57 percent of total demand
Electricity import from India reaches around 57 percent of t...
KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The import of electricity from India has reached 56.4 percent of the total electricity consumption with a drop in production amid fall in water levels in rivers due to the ongoing dry season.
Feb 28, 2021
WORLD
At least 11 dead on bloodiest day of Myanmar protests against coup
At least 11 dead on bloodiest day of Myanmar protests agains...
MYANMAR, Feb 28: Myanmar police fired on protesters on Sunday in the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations against a military coup and at least 11 people were killed and several wounded, political and medical sources, residents and media said.
Feb 28, 2021
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Kathmandu Valley’s AQI docks at 145 μg/m³
Kathmandu Valley’s AQI docks at 145 μg/m³
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: The quality of air in the Kathmandu Valley on Sunday was measured between PM 2.5 reading of 79.83 μg/m³ and 145 μg/m³.
Feb 28, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Fewa Lake measures 5.726 square km, says province govt
Fewa Lake measures 5.726 square km, says province govt
POKHARA, Feb 28: The Gandaki Province government has unveiled the new measurement of the Fewa Lake, according to which, the lake measures 5.726 square kilometers (i.e. 11, 255 ropani 11 aana 1 paisa).
Feb 28, 2021
My City, Entertainment, Art & Culture
Rarely seen Van Gogh painting exhibited ahead of auction
Rarely seen Van Gogh painting exhibited ahead of auction
A rare painting by Dutch impressionist master Vincent van Gogh of a street scene in the Parisian neighborhood of Montmartre will be publicly displayed for the first time before its auction next month.
Feb 28, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Remove me if you can: PM Oli challenges Dahal, Nepal
Remove me if you can: PM Oli challenges Dahal, Nepal
“If I am ousted, I’ll emerge victorious with a two-thirds majority in the next election”
Feb 28, 2021