WORLD, Coronavirus
UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London
UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London
LONDON, Dec 24: Britain reported another day of record COVID-19 cases on Friday, with new estimates showing swathes of London's population are carrying the virus, underlining the relentless advance of the Omicron variant.
Dec 25, 2021
POLITICS
Chief Minister Pandey inducts three ministers, three state ministers in his cabinet
Chief Minister Pandey inducts three ministers, three state m...
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KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Bagmati Province Chief Minister Rajendra Pandey expanded his cabinet for the fourth time on Friday. Chief Minister Pandey on Friday inducted three ministers and three ministers of state in his cabinet.
Dec 25, 2021
POLITICS
First meeting of newly-elected Central Working Committee to be held today
First meeting of newly-elected Central Working Committee to...
KATHMANDU, Dec 25: The first meeting of the Central Working Committee elected from the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress is being held today. As per the agenda, 'certificates' will be distributed to the elected office bearers and members in the meeting to be held at the party's central...
Dec 25, 2021
ECONOMY
Kathmandu faces interruption in power supply as there is increase of power consumption acr...
Kathmandu faces interruption in power supply as there is inc...
KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Kulman Ghising, has said that there is fluctuation of electricity in Kathmandu due to increase in electricity consumption across the country.
Dec 25, 2021
SOCIETY
President extends greetings on the occasion of Christmas Day
President extends greetings on the occasion of Christmas Day
KATHMANDU, Dec 25: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari wished happiness, peace, good health and longevity to all Christian Nepali brothers and sisters at home and abroad on the occasion of Christmas.
Dec 25, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Thousands of flights canceled globally as Omicron mars Christmas weekend
Thousands of flights canceled globally as Omicron mars Chris...
NEW YORK, Dec 25: Commercial airlines around the world canceled more than 4,500 flights over the Christmas weekend, as a mounting wave of COVID-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant created greater uncertainty and misery for holiday travelers.
Dec 25, 2021
OPINION
Seven key lessons the development sector learnt in 2021
Seven key lessons the development sector learnt in 2021
Despite all odds, there are also wonderful things that happened this year, some big and small, and remarkable factors contributing to making our world better, and we must acknowledge that. As 2021 is coming to an end, I am contemplating on valuable learning happening in the development sector, and c...
Dec 25, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse snaps four-week losing run
Nepse snaps four-week losing run
KATHMANDU, Dec 24: Stocks opened week on a feeble note as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell around 18 points on Monday. However, the short correction ended with Nepse rallying almost 57 points on Tuesday. Further strength ensued with the benchmark rallying 92 points on Wednesday followed b...
Dec 24, 2021
POLITICS
All kinds of discriminations against women will be ended: Minister Regmi
All kinds of discriminations against women will be ended: Mi...
KATHMANDU, Dec 24: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Uma Regmi has said the government is committed to ending all forms of violence and discriminations against women.
Dec 24, 2021
POLITICS
Regressive forces working to reverse achievements of people’s struggles: Dahal
Regressive forces working to reverse achievements of people’...
KATHMANDU, Dec 24: The CPN (Masal) has united with the CPN (Maoist Centre). In his address to the gathering, Chairman Dahal stressed the need for unity among the communist forces to defeat ‘the foul play of regressive forces’ in the nation. “Regressive forces are trying to reverse the achievements o...
Dec 24, 2021