SOCIETY
PM Oli laying foundation stone for China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park in Jhapa on Sund...
PM Oli laying foundation stone for China-Nepal Friendship In...
JHAPA, Feb 25: The foundation stone is being laid for the development of China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park, the largest industrial estate in Nepal, in Jhapa on Sunday. The estate lies some eight kilometers south of Damak city.
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD
Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect
Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immed...
SINGAPORE, Feb 25: Facebook on Thursday said it had banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect, as pro-democracy demonstrators continued to stage rallies to protest the military seizing power.
Feb 25, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Over 429,000 Nepalis vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 429,000 Nepalis vaccinated against COVID-19
Nepal administered Covishield vaccine to 429,705 people in first phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD
Ecuador raises death toll from prison riots to 79; police chief warns of new riot
Ecuador raises death toll from prison riots to 79; police ch...
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QUITO, Feb 25: Ecuador on Wednesday raised the death toll from riots in four jails to 79, including 18 prisoners who were found dismembered at one site, one of the bloodiest outbreaks of prison violence in the country’s history.
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD
Myanmar students, doctors plan more protests against military rule
Myanmar students, doctors plan more protests against militar...
MYANMAR, Feb 25: Students and doctors in Myanmar plan to hold fresh protests on Thursday against military rule, as Washington expressed concern about Malaysia’s deportation of about 1,100 Myanmar nationals back to the strife-torn nation.
Feb 25, 2021
OPINION
The limits to America’s pent-up demand
The limits to America’s pent-up demand
With the snapback for durables likely to be finished soon, even rapid vaccination is unlikely to shorten the tough time that lies ahead for the post-pandemic US economy.
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD
In boost for COVID-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94% effective in real world
In boost for COVID-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94% effec...
JERUSALEM, Feb 25: The first big real-world study of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to be independently reviewed shows the shot is highly effective at preventing COVID-19, in a potentially landmark moment for countries desperate to end lockdowns and reopen economies.
Feb 25, 2021
POLITICS
SC orders Dahal to present written response on contempt of court case
SC orders Dahal to present written response on contempt of c...
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: The Supreme Court (SC) has asked Pushpa Kamal Dahal, chairman of Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to present himself or his representatives in the court with a written response on the contempt of court case filed against him.
Feb 25, 2021
WORLD
Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news
Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news
CANBERRA, Australia, Feb 25: Australia’s laws forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news are ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals.
Feb 25, 2021
OPINION
Do not bring Hinduism in politics
Do not bring Hinduism in politics
When we proclaim our country a Hindu state, we blatantly violate principle of democratic republicanism. One of the leading causes of the world's deadliest atrocities in the past is the politicization of religion.
Feb 25, 2021