WORLD, Latest Updates
China says Indian forces crossed border, fired warning shots
China says Indian forces crossed border, fired warning shots
BEIJING, Sept 8: China said Indian forces crossed into territory it holds along their disputed border and fired warning shots at a Chinese patrol in a move it called a “serious military provocation” and a violation of their agreements.
Sep 08, 2020
ECONOMY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates
How a multi-billion rupee railway trackbed corruption scam was exposed and ultimately brou...
How a multi-billion rupee railway trackbed corruption scam w...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The controversial Inaruwa-Kakarbhitta railway trackbed tender has been cancelled. An invitation to tender was called to construct the 106 kilometers-long trackbed some two months ago.
Sep 08, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
Defying US, Xi praises China, WHO for battling coronavirus
Defying US, Xi praises China, WHO for battling coronavirus
BEIJING, Sept 8: Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday praised China’s role in battling the coronavirus pandemic and expressed support for the World Health Organization, in a repudiation of U.S. criticism and a bid to rally domestic support for Communist Party leadership.
Sep 08, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
PM urges everyone to make ‘Literate Nepal Campaign’ a success
PM urges everyone to make ‘Literate Nepal Campaign’ a succes...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called on everyone to ensure a literate future by making the ‘Literate Nepal Campaign’ a success.
Sep 08, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Bibeksheel Nepali gives PM four reasons why Gautam should not be appointed National Assemb...
Bibeksheel Nepali gives PM four reasons why Gautam should no...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Bibeksheel Nepali Dal has said that the decision by the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to recommend the name of the party's Vice Chairman Bam Dev Gautam for appointment as a member of the National Assembly is inappropriate at least for four reasons.
Sep 08, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
Campaign to succeed PM Abe as party leader begins in Japan
Campaign to succeed PM Abe as party leader begins in Japan
TOKYO, Sept 8: The official campaigning to head Japan’s ruling party began Tuesday with the longtime right-hand man of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe now seen as a top candidate and his likely successor to lead the government.
Sep 08, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Gandaki Province sees 11 new cases of coronavirus
Gandaki Province sees 11 new cases of coronavirus
POKHARA, Sept 8: Eleven new cases of coronavirus were detected in Gandaki Province, Pokhara-based Province Health Directorate said on Tuesday.
Sep 08, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
The lockdown is a mistake
The lockdown is a mistake
Nepal was quick to follow the international trend of imposing restrictions to contain COVID-19 infection soon after reporting a few coronavirus cases. Starting with restrictions on international air-travel on March 22 to sealing land borders with India and announcing a nation-wide lockdown on March...
Sep 08, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
France forward Mbappe tests positive for COVID
France forward Mbappe tests positive for COVID
PARIS, Sept 8: France forward Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and will miss this week’s Nations League international against Croatia, the French football federation (FFF) said on Monday.
Sep 08, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Singapore's concert for the dead goes online during pandemic
Singapore's concert for the dead goes online during pandemic
The studio lights dim, the band begins to strum, and it’s showtime for a Singapore getai concert - a popular form of entertainment in southeast Asia that features songs, skits and over-the-top costumes to celebrate the dead.
Sep 08, 2020