WORLD
Myanmar students, doctors plan more protests against military rule
Myanmar students, doctors plan more protests against militar...
MYANMAR, Feb 25: Students and doctors in Myanmar plan to hold fresh protests on Thursday against military rule, as Washington expressed concern about Malaysia’s deportation of about 1,100 Myanmar nationals back to the strife-torn nation.
Feb 25, 2021
OPINION
The limits to America’s pent-up demand
The limits to America’s pent-up demand
With the snapback for durables likely to be finished soon, even rapid vaccination is unlikely to shorten the tough time that lies ahead for the post-pandemic US economy.
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD
In boost for COVID-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94% effective in real world
In boost for COVID-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94% effec...
JERUSALEM, Feb 25: The first big real-world study of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to be independently reviewed shows the shot is highly effective at preventing COVID-19, in a potentially landmark moment for countries desperate to end lockdowns and reopen economies.
Feb 25, 2021
POLITICS
SC orders Dahal to present written response on contempt of court case
SC orders Dahal to present written response on contempt of c...
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: The Supreme Court (SC) has asked Pushpa Kamal Dahal, chairman of Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to present himself or his representatives in the court with a written response on the contempt of court case filed against him.
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD
Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news
Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news
CANBERRA, Australia, Feb 25: Australia’s laws forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news are ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals.
Feb 25, 2021
OPINION
Do not bring Hinduism in politics
Do not bring Hinduism in politics
When we proclaim our country a Hindu state, we blatantly violate principle of democratic republicanism. One of the leading causes of the world's deadliest atrocities in the past is the politicization of religion.
Feb 25, 2021
ECONOMY
Onion becomes costlier in domestic market following price hike in India
Onion becomes costlier in domestic market following price hi...
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Onion price that had remained stable for the past two months has started to rise again in the domestic market amid soaring price of the agricultural product in India, the main import source country for Nepal.
Feb 25, 2021
POLITICS
Either prove your majority in parliament or step down, Deuba tells PM Oli
Either prove your majority in parliament or step down, Deuba...
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has asked Prime Minister K P Oli to either prove the support of the majority of the 275-member parliament in his favor or step down from the post of prime minister.
Feb 24, 2021
SOCIETY, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Index for Feb 24, 2021
Valley Pollution Index for Feb 24, 2021
Check Wednesday’s hourly air quality in Kathmandu
Feb 24, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse posts modest gain to close near 2,600
Nepse posts modest gain to close near 2,600
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The equity market opened Wednesday’s session in green but a minor correction pulled the Nepse index towards red in the morning. Nonetheless, stocks recovered after mid-day and traded in green throughout the latter trading hours. At the close, Nepse stood 12.56 points higher to fin...
Feb 24, 2021