ECONOMY
FCAN demands extension of project timeline
FCAN demands extension of project timeline
KATHMANDU, June 14: The Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) has demanded an extension of the timeline of the projects with the deadline up to last April 29 by a year. The demand came with a note that the provision of extending the project period by six months would in no way be sc...
Jun 14, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Ongoing lockdown caused massive job losses and income: Survey
Ongoing lockdown caused massive job losses and income: Surve...
KATHMANDU, June 14: A national survey has shown that 53 percent of Nepalis have lost their jobs and 40 percent of them lost both jobs and income due to the recent lockdown.
Jun 14, 2021
SPORTS
Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
BRASILIA, June 14: Brazil opened the 2021 Copa America with a 3-0 win over a depleted Venezuela on Sunday, dominating their inexperienced opponents from start to finish in a one-sided match.
Jun 14, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Ex-PM Khanal admitted to Norvic Hospital
Ex-PM Khanal admitted to Norvic Hospital
KATHMANDU, June 14: Former Prime Minister (PM) Jhalanath Khanal was admitted to Norvic Hospital on Monday morning.
Jun 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Daayitwa places policy fellows in five federal government organizations
Daayitwa places policy fellows in five federal government or...
KATHMANDU, June 14: Daayitwa, a non-profit organization launched the 2021 Public Policy Fellowship on Friday.
Jun 14, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Writ petition filed at SC seeking annulment of the ordinance on the Constitutional Council
Writ petition filed at SC seeking annulment of the ordinance...
KATHMANDU, June 14: A writ petition to annul the ordinance on the Constitutional Council issued by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers has been filed at the Supreme Court. The writ petition was filed on Sunday by advocate Omprakash Aryal claiming that the...
Jun 14, 2021
WORLD
G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations
G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations
CARBIS BAY, England, June 14: Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting cl...
Jun 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Nepal’s proposal to graduate from LDC status to be presented in UNGA for endorsement
Nepal’s proposal to graduate from LDC status to be presented...
WASHINGTON DC, June 14: Nepal has met the criteria to graduate to the status of developing country with mid-level income from the category of Least Developed Country (LDC). In this connection, preparation is being made to get the final proposal endorsed from the upcoming General Assembly of the Unit...
Jun 14, 2021
POLITICS, WORLD
Netanyahu out, Bennett in as Israel marks end of an era
Netanyahu out, Bennett in as Israel marks end of an era
ISRAEL, June 14: Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended on Sunday with parliament approving a new “government of change” led by nationalist Naftali Bennett, an improbable scenario few Israelis once could have imagined.
Jun 14, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse extends winning run; turnover makes another record
Nepse extends winning run; turnover makes another record
KATHMANDU, June 14: The local stock market began Sunday’s session on an upbeat note with the Nepse index climbing more than 30 points higher in the first few minutes of trading. Even though Nepse traded in green throughout the trading hours, stocks witnessed high volatility in the early hours. Follo...
Jun 14, 2021