WORLD
U.S. Senate passes Republican bill to overturn Biden vaccine mandate
U.S. Senate passes Republican bill to overturn Biden vaccine...
WASHINGTON, Dec 9: The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a Republican measure that would overturn President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine-or-test mandate for private businesses, with two Democrats joining Republicans to back the initiative.
Dec 09, 2021
OPINION
New COVID-19 has heightened concern globally
New COVID-19 has heightened concern globally
The identification of the Omicron variant has sparked growing concerns over its unusually high number of mutations and rapid spread in South Africa. The United States restricted travelers from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday. It joined at least 10 other countries restricting t...
Dec 09, 2021
ECONOMY
EU continues with blacklisting Nepali airlines
EU continues with blacklisting Nepali airlines
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The European Union (EU) has declined to remove Nepali airlines from its prohibition order lists, preventing them from operating in European airspace stating that they still fail to meet the international safety standards.
Dec 09, 2021
POLITICS
India's top defense official General Rawat, his wife and 11 others confirmed dead in army...
India's top defense official General Rawat, his wife and 11...
KATHMANDU, Dec 8: India's Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 staff members died in a tragic army chopper crash near coonoor in Tami Nadu, confirmed Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday evening.
Dec 08, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse under 2,500 amidst dreary market participation
Nepse under 2,500 amidst dreary market participation
KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Stocks fell since the beginning of Wednesday’s trading session as the index dropped more than 25 points in the morning. A failed rebound attempt and a continuous dip thereafter saw the Nepse index hit a fresh 8-month low to close at 2,455.81. The day’s loss tally stood at 2,455.81.
Dec 08, 2021
ECONOMY
SC trashes Oli govt’s decision to hike tax on retirement payments
SC trashes Oli govt’s decision to hike tax on retirement pay...
KATHMANDU, Dec 8: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday scrapped the previous government’s decision to increase income tax from five to 15 percent on the retirement payment amounts.
Dec 08, 2021
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
A still Pokhara Stadium awaiting events (Photo Feature)
A still Pokhara Stadium awaiting events (Photo Feature)
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POKHARA, Dec 8: Although no events are being held at the moment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the stadium is ready to host matches and sports events of all sorts.
Dec 08, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 280 new cases, 366 recoveries and two deaths on Wednesday
Nepal records 280 new cases, 366 recoveries and two deaths o...
KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Nepal recorded 280 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday along with 366 recoveries and two deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Dec 08, 2021
ECONOMY
Distribution of e-passports starts from today in Bhaktapur
Distribution of e-passports starts from today in Bhaktapur
BHAKTAPUR, Dec 8: Bhaktapur District Administration Office has started registration for e-passport (electronic passport) and its distribution starting Wednesday.
Dec 08, 2021
WORLD
Studies suggest Pfizer shot may protect only partially against Omicron
Studies suggest Pfizer shot may protect only partially again...
Dec 8: The Omicron variant can partially evade protection from two doses of Pfizer (PFE.N) and partner BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, the research head of a laboratory at the Africa Health Research Institute in South Africa said on Tuesday.
Dec 08, 2021