WORLD
Six killed in liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia state poultry plant
Six killed in liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia state poultry...
ATLANTA, Jan 29: At least six people were killed and 12 hospitalized on Thursday after a suspected liquid nitrogen leak at a poultry plant in the U.S. state of Georgia, police and fire services officials said.
Jan 29, 2021
OPINION
Home they came back in coffins
Home they came back in coffins
Why have so many people chosen to go to the foreign countries to work despite a risk of death? Why do we produce workers and not entrepreneurs?
Jan 29, 2021
OPINION
Empathy during the time of pandemic
Empathy during the time of pandemic
If we show even a small gesture of kindness, it will have a decisive impact upon the person whom it is offered and will set off a chain reaction.
Jan 29, 2021
Coronavirus
Europe's vaccine row deepens: EU tightens export oversight, UK demands its orders
Europe's vaccine row deepens: EU tightens export oversight,...
LONDON/BRUSSELS, Jan 28: Europe’s fight to secure COVID-19 vaccine supplies intensified on Thursday when the European Union said it would tighten oversight of exports after a row with AstraZeneca and Britain demanded that it receive all the shots it paid for.
Jan 28, 2021
SOCIETY
Almost 29,000 frontline workers receive shot of Covishield on the second day of nationwide...
Almost 29,000 frontline workers receive shot of Covishield o...
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Altogether 28,732 frontline workers have received a shot of ‘Covishield’ across 77 districts in the country on the second day of the mass vaccination program against COVID-19 that was launched by the government on Wednesday.
Jan 28, 2021
SOCIETY, Infographic, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX, Latest Updates
Kathmandu’s air deteriorates further on Thursday, PM 2.5 docks at 196.78μg/m³
Kathmandu’s air deteriorates further on Thursday, PM 2.5 doc...
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The country’s capital city, Kathmandu, has reported further deterioration in the quality of air as the highest PM 2.5 reading was measured at 196.78 μg/m³ on Thursday between 9 AM and 10 AM, the time when most offices and business activities commence.
Jan 28, 2021
SOCIETY, Infographic, Coronavirus
Nepal reports zero COVID-19 death after six months
Nepal reports zero COVID-19 death after six months
Nepal has so far confirmed 2020 COVID-19 related deaths which account for 0.74 percent of the total infections reported in the country
Jan 28, 2021
ECONOMY
Stocks end lower as BFIs weigh on the broader market
Stocks end lower as BFIs weigh on the broader market
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The equity market witnessed selling pressure throughout Thursday’s session. After trading higher briefly in the morning, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index pulled back to trade in red at mid-day. Stocks struggled further in the afternoon as the benchmark closed the day 16.55 p...
Jan 28, 2021
My City, Entertainment
'Game of Thrones' animated series in early development
'Game of Thrones' animated series in early development
An animated “Game of Thrones” series is in the very early development stages at HBO Max, Variety has confirmed with sources. There are no details available about what the focus of the potential series would be and no writers or talent are currently attached to the project.
Jan 28, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
FECOFUN hails decision to repeal Scientific Forest Management Work Procedures
FECOFUN hails decision to repeal Scientific Forest Managemen...
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The Federation of Community Forestry Users, Nepal (FECOFUN) has welcomed the government's decision of repealing the Scientific Forest Management Work Procedures, 2071 BS.
Jan 28, 2021