OPINION
Pseudo-experts and Economic Policy
Pseudo-experts and Economic Policy
Pseudo-experts have great influence in public policy management. As a result Nepal’s policies are becoming less robust. Policies are formulated without adequate scientific analysis. Although there has been continuous progress, our policy documents fall far behind those of other SAARC nations in term...
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY
Gang accused of kidnapping and murder arrested from Nepal and India
Gang accused of kidnapping and murder arrested from Nepal an...
SIRAHA, June 20: International criminal gangs from Nepal and India have allegedly been involved in the abduction and murder of 31-year-old Somnath Yadav of Jijhaul, Bariyarpatti Rural Municipality-5 along the Nepal-India border in Siraha.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Massive landslide in Himalayas of Helambu caused devastating flash flood downstream
Massive landslide in Himalayas of Helambu caused devastating...
KATHMANDU, June 20: Helambu Rural Municipality has maintained that a massive landslide in the Himalayas of Helambu triggered the devastating flash floods downstream last Tuesday night.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
COVID infection rate in Nepal drops to 14.3 percent
COVID infection rate in Nepal drops to 14.3 percent
KATHMANDU, June 20: The COVID-19 infection rate in Nepal has sharply decreased. According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), the infection rate is 14.3 percent as of Saturday.
Jun 20, 2021
WORLD
Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules
Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to e...
LONDON, June 20: Britain’s airlines and holiday companies are planning a “day of action” on Wednesday to ramp up pressure on the government to ease travel restrictions, with just weeks to go before the start of the peak summer season.
Jun 20, 2021
SPORTS
Germany clicks at Euro 2020 with 4-2 win over Portugal
Germany clicks at Euro 2020 with 4-2 win over Portugal
MUNICH, June 20: Germany finally clicked into gear at the European Championship, with a little help from defending champion Portugal.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY
People's representatives contribute to relief fund
People's representatives contribute to relief fund
KATHMANDU, June 20: People's representatives of Melamchi Municipality-1, Sindhupalchowk have decided to contribute their one month's salary for the relief and rehabilitation fund meant for the flood survivors. A meeting of the representatives held on Saturday made a decision to this effect, accordin...
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
No additional laboratories allowed to conduct PCR tests for foreign travel: MoHP
No additional laboratories allowed to conduct PCR tests for...
KATHMANDU, June 20: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has clarified that no additional laboratories have been allowed to conduct PCR test of COVID-19 infection of those aspiring to go abroad.
Jun 20, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead
Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn o...
SAO PAULO, June 19: Brazil’s death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 500,000 on Saturday as experts warn that the world’s second-deadliest outbreak may worsen due to delayed vaccinations and the government’s refusal to back social distancing measures.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY
Three Chinese, three Indian nationals among 23 people missing in Melamchi flood
Three Chinese, three Indian nationals among 23 people missin...
KATHMANDU, June 19: At least 23 people are missing in the landslides in Bhemathang area and subsequent flood in Melamchi River, according to Helambu Rural Municipality.
Jun 19, 2021