ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Daily Commentary: Stock market ends in red after paring morning gains
Daily Commentary: Stock market ends in red after paring morn...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Stocks opened firmly higher on Sunday, as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index traded more than 40 points higher in the pre-opening session. However, the index quickly gave up its gains to trade flat at mid-day. Furthermore, the local bourse saw sustained selling pressure in the...
Sep 07, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Govt scraps contracts with companies failing to import much-needed chemical fertilizer on...
Govt scraps contracts with companies failing to import much-...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The Agriculture Inputs Company Limited (AICL) has scrapped the contract with the non-performing importers of chemical fertilizers and has initiated action for blacklisting these contractors. The failure of these contractors to import chemical fertilizers on time is feared to bring...
Sep 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
One arrested on charge of issuing death threats to Lalitpur Mayor
One arrested on charge of issuing death threats to Lalitpur...
KATHMANDU, Sep 7: Police on Sunday arrested an individual on the charge of issuing death threats to the mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City.
Sep 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Health Minister Dhakal goes into home quarantine after one of his family members contracts...
Health Minister Dhakal goes into home quarantine after one o...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal has quarantined himself at his Pulchowk-based official quarters after one of his family members tested positive for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recently.
Sep 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Bir Hospital is now designated for COVID-19 treatment
Bir Hospital is now designated for COVID-19 treatment
KATHMANDU, Sept 6: The government has decided to develop Bir Hospital as the dedicated hospital for treatment of Covid-19 patients.
Sep 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal records highest single-day recovery of 1,814 COVID-19 patients
Nepal records highest single-day recovery of 1,814 COVID-19...
KATHMANDU, Sept 6: As many as 1,814 people who had earlier tested positive for COVID-19 recovered and returned home in the past 24 hours in Nepal.
Sep 06, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Arjun Kapoor tests positive for Covid-19
Arjun Kapoor tests positive for Covid-19
Actor Arjun Kapoor has revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19. He is asymptomatic and is currently in home isolation.
Sep 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Infographic, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
With 354 new cases in past 24 hours, Kathmandu Valley’s COVID-19 tally surges to 7,900
With 354 new cases in past 24 hours, Kathmandu Valley’s COVI...
5,756 people have contracted the virus in the Valley since August 20
Sep 06, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
BCCI publicizes IPL 2020 schedule (with complete table)
BCCI publicizes IPL 2020 schedule (with complete table)
KATHMANDU, Sept 6: The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the schedule for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Sep 06, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Art & Culture
After factory layoff, Filipina cashes in on 'leaf art' venture
After factory layoff, Filipina cashes in on 'leaf art' ventu...
When the coronavirus struck and cost Mary Mae Dacanay her factory job in the Philippines, the 23-year-old came up with a unique new source of income - turning leaves into celebrity art.
Sep 06, 2020