POLITICS, SOCIETY
National Assembly Election ‘Code of Conduct’ comes into force from today
National Assembly Election ‘Code of Conduct’ comes into forc...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The code of conduct for the National Assembly elections has been implemented from Monday (today). The Election Commission (EC) has stated that the election code of conduct will be implemented from January 10 to maintain fairness, transparency and a fear-free environment.
Jan 10, 2022
SOCIETY
Two new species of water birds spotted in Nepal
Two new species of water birds spotted in Nepal
NAWALPUR, Jan 10: Two new species of birds have been spotted in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat, East of Susta) during the ongoing water bird census. The water bird census that started on January 1 will continue till January 16.
Jan 10, 2022
WORLD, Coronavirus
Germany assessing reliability of antibody tests for Omicron - minister
Germany assessing reliability of antibody tests for Omicron...
FRANKFURT, Jan 10: Germany will study how reliable rapid antigen tests are in detecting the fast-spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said on Sunday.
Jan 10, 2022
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
CCMC recommends ministries to take additional measures to control spread of COVID-19
CCMC recommends ministries to take additional measures to co...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The COVID-19 Crisis Management Center (CCMC) has recommended the Ministry of Health and Population to ensure effective control, prevention and treatment of coronavirus.
Jan 10, 2022
SOCIETY, WORLD
19 dead, including 9 children, in NYC apartment fire
19 dead, including 9 children, in NYC apartment fire
NEW YORK, Jan 10: A faulty space heater on a chilly Sunday morning sparked a fire that filled a high-rise Bronx apartment building with thick smoke, killing 19 people including nine children. It was New York City’s deadliest fire in three decades.
Jan 10, 2022
ECONOMY
Taxi fare in Valley to increase by 20 percent from mid-January
Taxi fare in Valley to increase by 20 percent from mid-Janua...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Cabs operating in Bagmati Province are increasing their fares by around 20 percent effective from January 15 after the provincial government approved the new fare rates.
Jan 10, 2022
OPINION
Prithvi Narayan Shah, an Astute Strategist
Prithvi Narayan Shah, an Astute Strategist
An insightful strategist knows how to juggle between ends, means, and ways. The outcome of Nepal's unification campaign demonstrates that King Prithvi Narayan Shah was a seasoned military leader and a veteran strategist. He had a clear 'end' in his mind, and, more importantly, the King had the neces...
Jan 10, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse closes above 2,700 mark
Nepse closes above 2,700 mark
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index climbed above 2,700 mark in the morning and traded in green throughout Sunday’s session. The index jumped more than 70 points at mid-day before a small correction dragged the index slightly lower. At the close, Nepse finished with a gain of 73...
Jan 09, 2022
SOCIETY
CCMC recommends suspending physical classes in schools till January 29 as COVID-19 cases s...
CCMC recommends suspending physical classes in schools till...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The government has decided to close schools until January end citing the recent spike in the number of cases of COVID-19.
Jan 09, 2022
ECONOMY
Achieving 7 pc economic growth rate almost impossible: NRB Governor
Achieving 7 pc economic growth rate almost impossible: NRB G...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari has said achieving the economic growth rate of seven percent targeted by the government for this fiscal year will be a herculean task.
Jan 09, 2022