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Things you probably didn’t know about Dashain

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Most of us, all over Nepal, celebrate Dashain but we aren’t familiar with the many concepts and stories of this main festival of Hindus. Like with everything else, there are many myths and facts associated with Dashain that can help you see the festival in a new light. Also, the information can make...
Oct 23, 2020
WORLD

Trump and Biden clash sharply over pandemic in less chaotic...

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NASHVILLE, Oct 23: U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden offered sharply contrasting views on the still-raging coronavirus pandemic at Thursday’s final presidential debate, seeking to persuade the few remaining undecided voters 12 days before the Nov. 3 election.
Oct 23, 2020
OPINION

The fault lines of Indian regionalism

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Although India is competing with China by investing in connectivity in the region, it has not fully embraced economic openness. India's reluctance to provide vital air gateways for Nepal, for example, is the manifestation of that attitude.
Oct 23, 2020
OPINION

Trump’s crony capitalism

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Under the Trump administration, crony capitalism has taken root, and will now need to be weeded out. Otherwise, the US economy will continue to be hobbled while crooks and grifters line their pockets.
Oct 23, 2020
SOCIETY, Infographic, Latest Updates, Coronavirus

With more than 100 people dying of COVID-19 in six days, Nep...

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Kathmandu Valley alone reported 282 deaths due to COVID-19
Oct 22, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus

COVID-19 patients to get free treatment in Sudur Paschim

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DHANGADHI, Oct 22: Social Development Minister of Sudur Paschim Province, Krishna Raj Subedi has said that the provincial government would continue the free of cost treatment services to coronavirus patients.
Oct 22, 2020
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video

Sikali Jatra celebration in photos

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KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Locals of Khokana in Lalitpur are observing the festival of Rudrayani which is popularly known as the “Sikali Jatra”. The locals celebrate the festival instead of Dashain though they follow the dates and astrological beliefs similar to Dashain.
Oct 22, 2020
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates

Cha-Cha-Hui !!!

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KATHMANDU: Echos of Cha-Cha-Hui have faded in major areas of the Kathmandu Valley. With festivity celebrations kept on low profile this year, swings have remained absent in major areas but are seen in the outskirts of Kathmandu.
Oct 22, 2020
Latest Updates, Coronavirus

Nepal’s COVID-19 case tally nears 150,000, Kathmandu Valley...

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COVID-19 recovery tally goes past 100,000 while death tally jumps to 812
Oct 22, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates

Rising COVID-19 cases pose downside risks to Nepal’s growth,...

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Policy dedicated to flattening the virus curve recommended
Oct 22, 2020
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