WORLD
Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus
Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold vi...
NEW YORK, Dec 4: The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 likely acquired at least one of its mutations by picking up a snippet of genetic material from another virus - possibly one that causes the common cold - present in the same infected cells, according to researchers.
Dec 04, 2021
WORLD
France evacuates more than 300 people from Afghanistan
France evacuates more than 300 people from Afghanistan
PARIS, Dec 4: France has carried out an evacuation mission in Afghanistan, taking 258 Afghans as well as 11 French, some 60 Dutch nationals and an unspecified number of people linked to them out of the country, a French foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Friday.
Dec 04, 2021
OPINION
Remittance Economy: Appealing or Appalling?
Remittance Economy: Appealing or Appalling?
People’s increased purchasing capacity won’t matter if we can’t hold the money home. Capital flight adds to the problems and hikes dependency.
Dec 04, 2021
ECONOMY
Stocks close week firmly lower
Stocks close week firmly lower
KATHMANDU, Dec 3: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index opened this week’s trading on a weak note with the benchmark losing more than 80 points on Sunday. Weakness prevailed with dips of 21 points and 1 point on Monday and Tuesday. After an attempt of recovery on Wednesday with a 5-point rise, the...
Dec 03, 2021
POLITICS
Ruling parties in discussion to impeach Chief Justice Rana: NC, Maoist lawmakers
Ruling parties in discussion to impeach Chief Justice Rana:...
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KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Lawmakers belonging to ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (Maoist Center) have said that preparations are underway to file an impeachment motion against Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana.
Dec 03, 2021
POLITICS
Three leaders in fray for post of NC’s Prez for Bagmati Province
Three leaders in fray for post of NC’s Prez for Bagmati Prov...
KATHMANDU, Dec 3: As many as three leaders have announced their candidacy for the post of Nepali Congress (NC) President for Bagmati Province. Indra Bahadur Baniya (Makwanpur), Jagdishwor Singh KC (Nuwakot) and Bhimsendas Pradhan (Kathmandu) are among the leaders who have announced their candidacy.
Dec 03, 2021
SOCIETY
Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be effectively implemented: Minis...
Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be...
KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Uma Regmi has expressed her commitment to strictly enforce the Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities- 2074 BS.
Dec 03, 2021
POLITICS
Coalition govt has destroyed the foundation of democracy: Oli
Coalition govt has destroyed the foundation of democracy: Ol...
KATHMANDU, Dec 3: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has stressed the need for the country to head toward elections at the earliest.
Dec 03, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
India records 9,216 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
India records 9,216 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 34,615,757 on Friday as 9,216 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country.
Dec 03, 2021
SOCIETY
Gandaki Province govt to provide Rs 50,000 each to families of people who died of COVID-19...
Gandaki Province govt to provide Rs 50,000 each to families...
GANDAKI, Dec 3: Rs 50,000 will be provided as relief to the families of the patients in Bardaghat-Susta East of Nawalparasi who died of COVID-19 through the program of Health Directorate under the Ministry of Health and Population of Gandaki Province Government.
Dec 03, 2021