POLITICS, Latest Updates
Karnali CM Shahi sacks his party’s chief whip Shah
Karnali CM Shahi sacks his party’s chief whip Shah
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Chief Minister (CM) of Karnali Province, Mahendra Bahadur Shahi, who is also the parliamentary party leader of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) in the provincial assembly, removed Gulab Jung Shah from the post of the chief whip of the party, on Monday.
Oct 12, 2020
WORLD
South Korea sees hope and threat in mixed message from North's Kim
South Korea sees hope and threat in mixed message from North...
SEOUL, Oct 12: South Korean officials have seized on conciliatory comments by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the weekend as a sign that tension could be easing but also worry the huge number of rockets he showcased is evidence that peace may be elusive.
Oct 12, 2020
ECONOMY, WORLD, Latest Updates
India announces economic stimulus to boost demand by $10 billion
India announces economic stimulus to boost demand by $10 bil...
India on Monday announced steps to stimulate consumer demand, including advance payment of a part of the wages of federal government employees during the festival season and more capital spending as it tries to bolster the pandemic-hit economy.
Oct 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
People with COVID-19 to be barred from appearing in PSC exams
People with COVID-19 to be barred from appearing in PSC exam...
PSC releases SOPs for conducting exams for civil servants amid the pandemic
Oct 12, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
UK PM Johnson to impose further COVID-19 restrictions but anger rising
UK PM Johnson to impose further COVID-19 restrictions but an...
LONDON, Oct 12: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday impose a tiered system of further restrictions on parts of England as the COVID-19 outbreak accelerates, though anger is rising at the cost of the stringent curtailment of freedoms.
Oct 12, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Asia-Pacific countries begin to ease pandemic-related travel bans, but hurdles remain
Asia-Pacific countries begin to ease pandemic-related travel...
SYDNEY, Oct 12: Asia-Pacific countries including Singapore, Australia and Japan are gradually easing some international travel restrictions as coronavirus cases slow, in hopes of helping to revive their economies.
Oct 12, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Music
K-pop stars BTS make global fans go wild with virtual gig
K-pop stars BTS make global fans go wild with virtual gig
K-pop stars BTS hit the stage for millions of their fans over the weekend. The group thanked technology that let them connect with fans across several countries despite restrictions due to Covid-19.
Oct 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Coronavirus-related death toll in Province 1 climbs to 103
Coronavirus-related death toll in Province 1 climbs to 103
BIRATNAGAR, Oct 12: The number of people dying of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Province 1 has climbed to 103 with one more person dying of COVID-19 on Monday.
Oct 12, 2020
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
How to know whether it is flu, common cold or COVID-19?
How to know whether it is flu, common cold or COVID-19?
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: In general, flu is worse than common cold and COVID-19 is the worst among the three.
Oct 12, 2020
ECONOMY, POLITICS, SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Exodus to India on Dashain eve as people fear starvation
Exodus to India on Dashain eve as people fear starvation
With no jobs and means to earn livelihood, Nepali youths are heading to India.
Oct 12, 2020