ECONOMY
Himalaya Airlines to fly with AEDs onboard
Himalaya Airlines to fly with AEDs onboard
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-China joint venture airline, introduced Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) onboard all its fleet.
Sep 16, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social, Health
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm to kids’ health despite baseless claims suggesting otherwise.
Sep 16, 2021
POLITICS
NC’s Poudel faction faces difficulty to choose a common candidate for party’s president
NC’s Poudel faction faces difficulty to choose a common cand...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Ram Chandra Poudel faction, which has been dissenting against the activities of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, had announced to field a common candidate for the post of president during the 14th General Convention. Some two weeks have already passed by since th...
Sep 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Light rain showers predicted across the country today
Light rain showers predicted across the country today
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Meteorologists have forecast light rain showers across the country on Thursday. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast light to moderate rain in many places of Lumbini, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudur Paschim on Thursday.
Sep 16, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes, makes case for booster
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes, makes case f...
CHICAGO, Sept 16: New data from Moderna Inc's (MRNA.O) large COVID-19 vaccine trial shows that the protection it offers wanes over time, supporting the case for booster doses, the company said in a news release on Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2021
SOCIETY
Health Ministry raises an alarm over resuming physical classes in educational institutions
Health Ministry raises an alarm over resuming physical class...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Ministry of Health and Population has directed concerned authorities not to take the decision of allowing educational institutions to reopen in haste.
Sep 16, 2021
OPINION
The Ill-planned Roadside Plantation in Kathmandu
The Ill-planned Roadside Plantation in Kathmandu
Planting trees is a good thing, nobody can deny this, but should not one consider other factors before launching such projects with long-term consequences?
Sep 16, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepal faces ‘budget holiday’ from Wednesday midnight
Nepal faces ‘budget holiday’ from Wednesday midnight
KATHMANDU, September 15: The country is facing a ‘budget holiday’ from Wednesday mid-night with the government undergoing a logjam to spend money from the state coffers for being unable to get the ordinance budget endorsed by parliament within the deadline.
Sep 15, 2021
OPINION
Progressivism: Approaching Rationalism Over Radicalism
Progressivism: Approaching Rationalism Over Radicalism
Our society must be progressive. Our economy must be expansionary. Our nation must remain sovereign – and throughout it all, we must preserve our bona fide heritage and diversity while our people remain unified.
Sep 15, 2021
ECONOMY
KMC registered over 1,000 complaints against 27 cooperatives last FY
KMC registered over 1,000 complaints against 27 cooperatives...
KATHMANDU, September 15: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) registered complaints against 27 cooperatives accused of embezzling their members’ deposits worth around Rs 440 million in the last fiscal year.
Sep 15, 2021