SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Nepal Airlines aircraft meets with accident while landing at Nepalgunj airport, all on boa...
Nepal Airlines aircraft meets with accident while landing at...
KATHMANDU, March 28: An aircraft of Nepal Airlines met with an accident while landing at Nepalgunj airport on Saturday.
Mar 28, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
"7th episode of Barbara Adams Talks Series" focuses on impacts of COVID-19 in Nepal
"7th episode of Barbara Adams Talks Series" focuses on impac...
KATHMANDU, March 27: The "7th episode of Barbara Adams Talk Series" was held on Friday focusing on the issues of COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in crises in health, economy and almost every aspect of society in over 170 countries across the globe, resulting in thousands deaths to date.
Mar 28, 2020
OPINION
Arab world's perfect COVID-19 strom
Arab world's perfect COVID-19 strom
BEIRUT – Middle Eastern and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are heading toward a recession in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, collapsing oil prices, and the unfolding global financial crisis.
Mar 28, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
KOICA sets up quarantine facility at Nuwakot District Hospital
KOICA sets up quarantine facility at Nuwakot District Hospit...
KATHMANDU, March 28: The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has set up a quarantine facility for suspected patients of coronavirus at Nuwakot Hospital.
Mar 28, 2020
OPINION
Learning during lockdown
Learning during lockdown
Due to the threat of coronavirus pandemic, all academic instructions, including schools, colleges, and universities have been shut down. This presents parents with the challenge of entertaining and educating their children during this forced break. I am sure not all children will be excited at the t...
Mar 28, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Person spreading rumours about coronavirus held
Person spreading rumours about coronavirus held
SURUNGA, March 28: A person spreading rumours in social media that coronavirus infection had been found in Jhapa district was arrested from Damak on Friday evening.
Mar 28, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Let there be testing, testing, testing: Dr Pun
Let there be testing, testing, testing: Dr Pun
It is not known whether the disease is spreading its tentacles in the towns and villages and this state of ignorance could turn out to be costly, says Dr Pun.
Mar 28, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Lockdown may be extended by a week
Lockdown may be extended by a week
KATHMANDU, March 28: After a fourth COVID-19 positive patient was diagnosed in Nepal on Friday the government is planning to extend the nationwide lockdown for another week, according to top government sources.
Mar 28, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
20% discount on electricity bill in offing
20% discount on electricity bill in offing
KATHMANDU, March 28: The government has set to provide 20% discount on the electricity bill to 3.8 million consumers who use less than 150 units of electricity per month.
Mar 28, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Induction stove an alternative for people during lockdown
Induction stove an alternative for people during lockdown
KATHMANDU, March 28: The Food Management and Trading Company Limited (FMTCL) has witnessed a surge in buyers for induction stoves as consumers face shortage of cooking gas in the market.
Mar 28, 2020