OPINION
When pandemic rules the world
When pandemic rules the world
Every great disaster wrecks humanity to its core but it also makes us aware of our mortality, lays bare our arrogance, prejudice, pride, fear of death and the desire to stand supreme despite the predictable vulnerabilities. This is what has happened since the illness that broke out in early January...
Apr 09, 2020
Editorial
Take it seriously
Take it seriously
The country is already in two weeks of lockdown and we don’t know how long it will go. While the government is concentrating efforts (though inadequate and less effective in some cases) to combat the threat of COVID-19, including testing and tracing of the possible and suspected cases, it’s getting...
Apr 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates
Thermal gun blackmarket accused Agrawal linked to financial irregularities
Thermal gun blackmarket accused Agrawal linked to financial...
KATHMANDU, April 9: Sulav Agrawal, who was arrested on Tuesday on a charge of black marketing in thermal guns, has been found involved in a number of financial irregularities related to dedicated feeders and in fake VAT invoicing.
Apr 09, 2020
POLITICS, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
PM under pressure to probe medical procurement deal
PM under pressure to probe medical procurement deal
KATHMANDU, April 9: Prime Minister KP Oli is under pressure to investigate alleged irregularities in medical equipment procurement after some leaders of his party raised the matter at an internal party meeting and called for action against anyone involved in wrongdoing.
Apr 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Agrawal remanded for seven days
Agrawal remanded for seven days
KATHMANDU, April 9: The District Administration Office Kathmandu has remanded Sulav Agrawal, vice chairman of Shanker Group, in custody for seven days for investigations into his alleged involvement in black marketing in thermal scanners.
Apr 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
RDT in trial use in Sudur Paschim despite WHO reservations
RDT in trial use in Sudur Paschim despite WHO reservations
KATHMANDU, April 9: Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) questioning the Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits as unreliable for detecting COVID-19, the government has started their trial use in two districts of Sudur Paschim Province.
Apr 09, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Foreign Ministry withdraws certain privileges to honorary consuls in Nepal
Foreign Ministry withdraws certain privileges to honorary co...
KATHMANDU, April 8: A day after honorary consul of Kyrgyzstan in Nepal Sulav Agrawal was found to have misused the vehicle with special registration provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the ministry has decided to withdraw certain facilities and privileges provided to the honorary consuls ba...
Apr 08, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
INFOGRAPHICS: COVID-19 impact in SAARC countries
INFOGRAPHICS: COVID-19 impact in SAARC countries
KATHMANDU, April 8: As the entire world is battling against the coronavirus pandemic, South Asian countries are no exception.
Apr 08, 2020
SOCIETY
PM Oli lauds Nepal Army role in fight against COVID-19
PM Oli lauds Nepal Army role in fight against COVID-19
KATHMANDU, April 8: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has lauded the role played by the Nepal Army in the fight against novel coronavirus. The Prime Minister said this in a message sent to the newly-commissioned officer cadets completing officer cadet basic course at the Nepali Military Academy, Kharipat...
Apr 08, 2020
SOCIETY
2,685 people face action for violating lockdown
2,685 people face action for violating lockdown
KATHMANDU, April 8: Two thousand and 685 people faced action for violating the lockdown in Kathmandu Valley, on Wednesday.
Apr 08, 2020