OPINION
Manifestation of misogyny
Manifestation of misogyny
If the government really wants to ‘protect’ women it needs to make the country safe from violence, prejudices, practices and laws that harm and humiliate women.
Feb 22, 2021
SOCIETY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
How Oli government botched COVID-19 response
How Oli government botched COVID-19 response
Although the number of cases was increasing, the government gave up on contact tracing and testing, and tightened the ambit of testing
Feb 22, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse ends higher as hydropower stocks lead
Nepse ends higher as hydropower stocks lead
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: After opening firmly in green, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index saw a steady decline in the morning to trade more than 18 points lower before mid-day. However, a recovery in the afternoon pushed the benchmark in the positive territory. The index plateaued in the remaining tr...
Feb 21, 2021
ECONOMY, POLITICS, Coronavirus
153 local bodies yet to submit COVID-19 relief expenditure details to the ministry
153 local bodies yet to submit COVID-19 relief expenditure d...
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: Of the 753 local bodies, 153 have not yet submitted the COVID-19 expenditure details, including the fund received from the federal government, provincial government and their allocation, to the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA).
Feb 21, 2021
WORLD
Huge crowds in Myanmar undeterred by worst day of violence
Huge crowds in Myanmar undeterred by worst day of violence
MYANMAR, Feb 21: Huge crowds marched in Myanmar on Sunday to denounce a Feb. 1 military coup in a show of defiance after the bloodiest episode of the campaign for democracy the previous day, when security forces fired on protesters, killing two.
Feb 21, 2021
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX, Latest Updates
Check Sunday’s hourly air quality in Kathmandu
Check Sunday’s hourly air quality in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: The Kathmandu Valley on Sunday reported deterioration in the air quality index (AQI) as the fine particulate matters (Pm 2.5) reading docked at 128.61 μg/m³ in the morning between 9 and 10.
Feb 21, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
I am ashamed and sad that I have to go abroad for treatment: Ex-PM Bhattarai
I am ashamed and sad that I have to go abroad for treatment:...
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: Former Prime Minister, Babu Ram Bhattarai has said that he is ashamed and sad that he has to go India for medical treatment.
Feb 21, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
No-confidence motion tabled against Province 1 Chief Minister Sherdhan Rai
No-confidence motion tabled against Province 1 Chief Ministe...
BIRATNAGAR, Feb 21: The rival faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) close to Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal has tabled a no-confidence motion against the chief minister of Province 1, Sherdhan Rai.
Feb 21, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment
Feeling angry? The 'Rage Room' opens in Sao Paulo
Feeling angry? The 'Rage Room' opens in Sao Paulo
Feeling frustrated and stressed out? Brazilians now have a place to vent their anger and fury in the newly opened “Rage Room.”
Feb 21, 2021
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Djokovic tops Medvedev for 18th Grand Slam title
Djokovic tops Medvedev for 18th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic has beaten Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 to win his ninth Australian Open championship and 18th Grand Slam title.
Feb 21, 2021