WORLD
Australia OKs Pfizer vaccine, to begin in Feb.
Australia OKs Pfizer vaccine, to begin in Feb.
SYDNEY, Jan 25: Australia’s medical regulator has approved use of its first coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for inoculations to begin next month.
Jan 25, 2021
WORLD
'We can't wait:' Biden administration fights for $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
'We can't wait:' Biden administration fights for $1.9 trilli...
WASHINGTON, Jan 25: Officials in President Joe Biden’s administration tried to head off Republican concerns that his $1.9 trillion pandemic relief proposal was too expensive on a Sunday call with Republican and Democratic lawmakers, some of whom pushed for a smaller plan targeting vaccine distributi...
Jan 25, 2021
POLITICS
In a new twist, EC trashes demand of NCP rival factions to recognize them as official NCP
In a new twist, EC trashes demand of NCP rival factions to r...
The election body says NCP is still one on legal ground.
Jan 25, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt under pressure to transfer funds from development projects to non-budgetary headings:...
Govt under pressure to transfer funds from development proje...
KATHMANDU, Jan 25: The government has been facing a massive rise in demand for non-budgetary funds for the preparation of mid-term elections and procurement of vaccines against COVID-19 along with the unhealthy competition to extend the institutional structures and more recruitment of staff.
Jan 25, 2021
OPINION
Decoding controversies surrounding writ petitions
Decoding controversies surrounding writ petitions
Several controversies have surfaced surrounding the dozen writ petitions filed against the PM’s decision to dissolve the parliament. Have a look.
Jan 25, 2021
POLITICS
Country will move ahead towards prosperity along with fresh mandate: Minister Gurung
Country will move ahead towards prosperity along with fresh...
KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Parbat Gurung, has appealed to the general public not to be disappointed with the current political situation.
Jan 24, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NCP’s Dahal-Nepal faction decides to strip PM Oli of party’s general membership
NCP’s Dahal-Nepal faction decides to strip PM Oli of party’s...
KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Rival faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Puhspa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal has expelled KP Sharma Oli, who is also the Prime Minister, from the party even as an ordinary member.
Jan 24, 2021
WORLD, Latest Updates
Biden administration to unveil more climate policies, urges China to toughen emissions tar...
Biden administration to unveil more climate policies, urges...
WASHINGTON, Jan 24: U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration next week will release more policies it believes are needed to tackle climate change and is urging China to toughen one of its targets on greenhouse gas emissions, his top climate advisers said on Saturday.
Jan 24, 2021
SOCIETY, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Air quality continues to deteriorate in Nepal’s capital city, PM 2.5 reading of 183.94 μg/...
Air quality continues to deteriorate in Nepal’s capital city...
KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Air quality in Kathmandu continued to deteriorate on Sunday as well.
Jan 24, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Nepal Bar Association demands PM’s apology for demeaning legal eagles
Nepal Bar Association demands PM’s apology for demeaning leg...
KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has strongly objected to the remarks made by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli targeting the legal professionals including senior advocate Krishna Prasad Bhandari.
Jan 24, 2021