POLITICS, Latest Updates
Transparency International Nepal seeks probe into alleged irregularities in medical equipm...
Transparency International Nepal seeks probe into alleged ir...
KATHMANDU, April 12: The Transparency International Nepal has urged the government and Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority to investigate alleged irregularities in the medical equipment procurement.
Apr 12, 2020
Coronavirus
'I owe them my life' - out of intensive care, UK's Johnson praises medics
'I owe them my life' - out of intensive care, UK's Johnson p...
LONDON, April 12: Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he owes his life to the staff of Britain’s state-run National Health Service, in his first comments since being released from intensive care for treatment for COVID-19.
Apr 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
NRNA launches 24-hour helpline to address problems of Non-resident Nepalis
NRNA launches 24-hour helpline to address problems of Non-re...
KATHMANDU, April 12: The Non-resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has launched a 24-hour helpline aiming at addressing the problems facing the NRNs from today.
Apr 12, 2020
WORLD
Taliban to release 20 Afghan government prisoners on Sunday: spokesman
Taliban to release 20 Afghan government prisoners on Sunday:...
KABUL, April 12: The Taliban will release 20 Afghan government prisoners it was holding, a spokesman of the Islamist militant group said on Sunday, the first handover since the beginning of a peace process.
Apr 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Lightning kills two, injures nine in Khotang
Lightning kills two, injures nine in Khotang
KHOTANG, April 12: At least two persons died and nine others sustained injuries after being struck by lightning in Khotang district last night.
Apr 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
CG announces an additional 5 percent discount on the purchase of household appliances from...
CG announces an additional 5 percent discount on the purchas...
KATHMANDU, April 12: Chaudhary Group has announced an additional 5 percent discount on the purchase of household appliances from its online application, CG Digital.
Apr 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepal's economic growth expected to fall to range between 1.5 and 2.8 percent this year :...
Nepal's economic growth expected to fall to range between 1....
KATHMANDU, April 12: Nepal's economic growth is expected to fall to a range between 1.5 and 2.8 percent in the Fiscal Year 2020 reflecting lower remittances, trade and tourism, and broader disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the World Bank said on Sunday.
Apr 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Three Indian nationals tested positive for COVID-19 in Nepal; Total cases climb to 12
Three Indian nationals tested positive for COVID-19 in Nepal...
KATHMANDU, April 12: Three Indian nationals have tested positive for novel coronavirus in Nepal, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.
Apr 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Four Nepali ambassadors in South East Asia and Pacific to contribute a month salary to gov...
Four Nepali ambassadors in South East Asia and Pacific to co...
KATHMANDU, April 12: A group of four Nepali ambassadors in South East Asia and Pacific region have decided to contribute their one month's salary to the government's fund established to prevent and contain novel coronavirus.
Apr 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
UK provides £802,000 grant to help strengthen Nepal’s response to COVID-19
UK provides £802,000 grant to help strengthen Nepal’s respon...
KATHMANDU, April 12: The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID Nepal) has provided a £802,000 grant to help strengthen Nepal’s preparedness and response to the corona virus pandemic (COVID-19), the DFID Nepal said in a press release on Sunday.
Apr 12, 2020