WORLD
Australia unlikely to fully reopen borders in 2021 as virus cases slide
Australia unlikely to fully reopen borders in 2021 as virus...
SYDNEY, Jan 18: Australia may not fully reopen its international borders this year even if most of the population is vaccinated against coronavirus, the head of its health department said on Monday as the country recorded zero local COVID-19 cases.
Jan 18, 2021
WORLD
Oil drops 1% as rising coronavirus cases end supply-led rally
Oil drops 1% as rising coronavirus cases end supply-led rall...
TOKYO, Jan 18: Oil prices fell on Monday, extending losses that last week ended a rally driven by production cuts and strong Chinese demand, with the market’s recovery outlook being called into question as coronavirus infections rise.
Jan 18, 2021
ECONOMY
ISPs complain against NEA for exorbitantly hiking optical fiber fee
ISPs complain against NEA for exorbitantly hiking optical fi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has sought to hike the fee for its infrastructure being used by the internet service providers (ISPs), which is likely to take upward the cost of internet use in the country.
Jan 18, 2021
OPINION
Who profits from the assault on American democracy?
Who profits from the assault on American democracy?
Trump intentionally and directly incited the insurrection of January 6. But he does not bear sole responsibility. Every one of his enablers, and the enablers of his enablers, is guilty.
Jan 18, 2021
OPINION
Dogs are our friends. Why cannot wild dogs be?
Dogs are our friends. Why cannot wild dogs be?
Here is a species of endangered wild dogs whose population has diminished to a level that it could get extinct anytime soon. But you may be reading about it for the first time.
Jan 18, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Road expansion drive along Koteshwor-Jadibuti section starts
Road expansion drive along Koteshwor-Jadibuti section start...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Road expansion drive along Koteshwor-Jadibuti section has been forwarded.
Jan 17, 2021
WORLD
Biden to prioritize legal status for millions of immigrants
Biden to prioritize legal status for millions of immigrants
SAN DIEGO, Jan 17: President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.
Jan 17, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Volumes increase as Nepse ends above 2,300 mark
Volumes increase as Nepse ends above 2,300 mark
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: After witnessing a firmly upbeat trading week, stocks stretched its advance to Sunday’s trading. While the first few minutes of trading was highly volatile, stocks saw stability after mid-day.
Jan 17, 2021
SOCIETY, Infographic, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX, Latest Updates
Kathmandu Valley records highest PM 2.5 reading of 145.72 µg/m3 on Sunday, improving sligh...
Kathmandu Valley records highest PM 2.5 reading of 145.72 µg...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Kathmandu Valley where the country’s federal capital is located, has witnessed a slight improvement in the quality of air as the highest PM 2.5 reading of 145.72µg/m3 (between 9AM and 10AM) was recorded on Sunday compared to the 226.11 µg/m3 measured between 9 AM and 10 AM o...
Jan 17, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
India's COVID-19 vaccination drive hits bump due to app glitch
India's COVID-19 vaccination drive hits bump due to app glit...
SATARA/BHUBANESWAR, Jan 17: India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive hit a bump on the first day due to glitches in an app called Co-Win that is being used to coordinate the campaign, according to several officials involved in the immunisation programme.
Jan 17, 2021