WORLD
Niger village attacks killed 100, says prime minister
Niger village attacks killed 100, says prime minister
NIAMEY, Jan 4: One hundred people were killed on Saturday in attacks on two villages in western Niger, Prime Minister Brigi Rafini said following one of the deadliest days in recent memory for a country ravaged by Islamist violence.
Jan 04, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Archaeologists in Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD, have made the extraordinary find of a frescoed hot food and drinks shop that served up the ancient equivalent of street food to Roman passersby.
Jan 04, 2021
SOCIETY
Wildlife rescue centre established in Salyan
Wildlife rescue centre established in Salyan
SALYAN, Jan 4: A wildlife rescue centre has been established in the district for the protection of wounded and helpless animals.
Jan 04, 2021
ECONOMY
Entrepreneurs complain of undue pressure from banks to pay back loans earlier
Entrepreneurs complain of undue pressure from banks to pay b...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: Last week, a group of entrepreneurs took to NIC Asia Bank complaining about the unnecessary pressure given by the bank’s officials on borrowers to settle the loan amount earlier than the prescribed date of loan maturity.
Jan 04, 2021
WORLD
Tractors to Twitter: India's protesting farmers battle on highway, online
Tractors to Twitter: India's protesting farmers battle on hi...
SINGHU, Jan 4: In a standoff between farmers from India’s northern breadbasket and the government that has convulsed the country, the farmers have a 21st-century ally: a handful of supporters scattered around the world running a Twitter handle.
Jan 04, 2021
OPINION
Making fiscal federalism work
Making fiscal federalism work
It is imperative to devolve a significant amount of authority in respect to governance and administration of tax, non-tax, and resource royalty revenue among the subnational governments.
Jan 04, 2021
WORLD
Australia's largest state reports zero COVID cases, urges thousands to get tested
Australia's largest state reports zero COVID cases, urges th...
SYDNEY, Jan 4: Australia’s most populous state New South Wales (NSW) on Monday reported zero local coronavirus cases for the first time in nearly three weeks, as Sydney battled multiple outbreaks and authorities urged tens of thousands of people to get tested.
Jan 04, 2021
WORLD
India's approval of homegrown vaccine criticised over lack of data
India's approval of homegrown vaccine criticised over lack o...
NEW DELHI, Jan 4: India on Sunday granted emergency approval to Bharat Biotech’s COVAXIN but faced questions from industry experts and opposition lawmakers after taking the step without publishing efficacy data for the homegrown coronavirus vaccine.
Jan 04, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Travel, Social
Woolly rhino remains found in melting Siberian permafrost
Woolly rhino remains found in melting Siberian permafrost
Russian scientists are poring over the well-preserved remains of a woolly rhinoceros that likely roamed the Siberian hinterland more than 12,000 years ago after it was found in the diamond-producing region of Yakutia.
Jan 04, 2021
OPINION
What’s next for Nepal?
What’s next for Nepal?
Should the Supreme Court nullify the dissolution and reinstate the House, PM Oli’s position will be threatened and he will need to scramble for new alliances with Nepali Congress and the Janata Samajwadi Party.
Jan 04, 2021