POLITICS, SOCIETY
Writ petition filed at SC seeking annulment of the ordinance on the Constitutional Council
Writ petition filed at SC seeking annulment of the ordinance...
KATHMANDU, June 14: A writ petition to annul the ordinance on the Constitutional Council issued by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers has been filed at the Supreme Court. The writ petition was filed on Sunday by advocate Omprakash Aryal claiming that the...
Jun 14, 2021
WORLD
G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations
G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations
CARBIS BAY, England, June 14: Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting cl...
Jun 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Nepal’s proposal to graduate from LDC status to be presented in UNGA for endorsement
Nepal’s proposal to graduate from LDC status to be presented...
WASHINGTON DC, June 14: Nepal has met the criteria to graduate to the status of developing country with mid-level income from the category of Least Developed Country (LDC). In this connection, preparation is being made to get the final proposal endorsed from the upcoming General Assembly of the Unit...
Jun 14, 2021
POLITICS, WORLD
Netanyahu out, Bennett in as Israel marks end of an era
Netanyahu out, Bennett in as Israel marks end of an era
ISRAEL, June 14: Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended on Sunday with parliament approving a new “government of change” led by nationalist Naftali Bennett, an improbable scenario few Israelis once could have imagined.
Jun 14, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse extends winning run; turnover makes another record
Nepse extends winning run; turnover makes another record
KATHMANDU, June 14: The local stock market began Sunday’s session on an upbeat note with the Nepse index climbing more than 30 points higher in the first few minutes of trading. Even though Nepse traded in green throughout the trading hours, stocks witnessed high volatility in the early hours. Follo...
Jun 14, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Tikapur folks waiting to see flights for last four years
Tikapur folks waiting to see flights for last four years
KAILALI, June 13: There was a time when Tikapur in Kailali used to see the operation of flights to several destinations including Nepalgunj, Kathmandu and other hilly districts in the far west.
Jun 13, 2021
WORLD
As summit ends, G-7 urged to deliver on vaccines, climate
As summit ends, G-7 urged to deliver on vaccines, climate
CARBIS BAY, England : June 13:The Group of Seven leaders aim to end their first summit in two years with a punchy set of promises Sunday, including vaccinating the world against coronavirus, making huge corporations pay their fair share of taxes and tackling climate change with a blend of technology...
Jun 13, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Govt prohibits digging up roads in Kathmandu this rainy season
Govt prohibits digging up roads in Kathmandu this rainy seas...
KATHMANDU, June 13: The government has barred digging up roads in the capital for the next three months starting from Tuesday, citing the rainy season this year.
Jun 13, 2021
ECONOMY
Shankar Oxygen Gas investing Rs 1 billion to install liquid oxygen production plant
Shankar Oxygen Gas investing Rs 1 billion to install liquid...
KATHMANDU, June 13: Shankar Oxygen Gas Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Shankar Gas, is installing a liquid oxygen gas production plant, probably the first of its type in the country, in Rohini Rural Municipality-4 of Rupandehi district.
Jun 13, 2021
SPORTS
Chile's Sanchez out of Copa America group stage with foot injury
Chile's Sanchez out of Copa America group stage with foot in...
CHILE, June 13: Chile forward Alexis Sanchez will miss the group stage of the Copa America due to a leg injury, the national team said in a statement late on Saturday.
Jun 13, 2021