POLITICS
NC decides not to give its words as NCP factions solicit support to form govt
NC decides not to give its words as NCP factions solicit sup...
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: As both factions of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) solicit support to form a coalition government in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s verdict to overturn the move of Prime Minister K P Oli to dissolve the parliament, the main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC), has decide...
Feb 25, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse sheds 45 points
Nepse sheds 45 points
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Following a small recovery in Wednesday, the Nepalese equity market extended its correction on Thursday. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed constant pressure in the session. After trading unchanged for about half an hour, the benchmark saw a steady decline eventually...
Feb 25, 2021
POLITICS
Minister Aryal pledges implementation of modern agriculture technology
Minister Aryal pledges implementation of modern agriculture...
LAMJUNG, Feb 25: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Padma Kumari Aryal has pledged to implement the Israeli agriculture technology to aid the government's goal of commercialization and modernization of the agriculture sector in Nepal.
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD
Medical oxygen scarce in Africa, Latin America amid virus
Medical oxygen scarce in Africa, Latin America amid virus
DAKAR, SENEGAL, Feb 25: A crisis over the supply of medical oxygen for coronavirus patients has struck nations in Africa and Latin America, where warnings went unheeded at the start of the pandemic and doctors say the shortage has led to unnecessary deaths.
Feb 25, 2021
Infographic, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX, Latest Updates
Kathmandu Valley’s air quality further deteriorates, AQI docks at 184 μg/m³
Kathmandu Valley’s air quality further deteriorates, AQI doc...
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: The Kathmandu Valley where Nepal's capital city lies reported further deterioration in the air quality on Thursday.
Feb 25, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Two ambassadors sworn in
Two ambassadors sworn in
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: The resident ambassadors of Nepal to the United Kingdom and South Africa, Lok Darshan Regmi and Dr Nirmal Kumar Bishwokarma, respectively, took the oath of office and secrecy in the witness of President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday.
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD, TECHNOLOGY
Google pledges changes to research oversight after internal revolt
Google pledges changes to research oversight after internal...
CALIFORNIA, Feb 25: Alphabet Inc’s Google will change procedures before July for reviewing its scientists’ work, according to a town hall recording heard by Reuters, part of an effort to quell internal tumult over the integrity of its artificial intelligence (AI) research.
Feb 25, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
Chef Dhruva Thapa selected for first round of World’s Favorite Chef Competition 2021
Chef Dhruva Thapa selected for first round of World’s Favori...
Chef Dhruva Thapa, who has been running Nepali and Indian restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area for a long time, has been selected for this year's World's Favorite Chef Competition 2021.
Feb 25, 2021
POLITICS, AUDIO/VIDEO, Latest Updates
EC should settle NCP’s legitimacy row without further delay: Ex-CEC Pokharel
EC should settle NCP’s legitimacy row without further delay:...
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Bhojraj Pokharel, a former Chief Election Commissioner, has said that the Election Commission (EC) should settle the dispute over legitimacy in the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) without any further delay.
Feb 25, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Over 1,600 Nepali migrant workers died in a decade in Qatar
Over 1,600 Nepali migrant workers died in a decade in Qatar
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: A total of 1,641 Nepali migrant workers died in Qatar in the past one decade since Qatar speeded up the construction work to host the Football World Cup 2022.
Feb 25, 2021