POLITICS
CM Shahi announces candidacy for NC joint general secretary
CM Shahi announces candidacy for NC joint general secretary
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Karnali Province Chief Minister (CM) Jeevan Bahadur Shahi has announced his candidacy for the post of Nepali Congress (NC) joint general secretary in its upcoming 14th General Convention, which is set to start from December 10 in Kathmandu.
Dec 07, 2021
SOCIETY
Experts urge for vigilance as cold and air pollution may increase
Experts urge for vigilance as cold and air pollution may inc...
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Experts have warned that the influence of westerly winds could lower the temperature in Nepal.
Dec 07, 2021
SOCIETY
Seven arrested for motorcycle theft
Seven arrested for motorcycle theft
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Seven gang members involved in motorcycle theft have been arrested in Kathmandu. The Metropolitan Traffic Police publicized the culprits behind the motorcycle theft at a press conference held at its office at Ramshahpath on Tuesday.
Dec 07, 2021
SOCIETY
Agitating lawyers reach Oli’s residence demanding resignation of CJ Rana
Agitating lawyers reach Oli’s residence demanding resignatio...
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Agitating lawyers affiliated with the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) have reached the residence of major opposition party, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, demanding the resignation of Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana.
Dec 07, 2021
WORLD
US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olymp...
WASHINGTON, Dec 7: The United States on Monday announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics citing human rights abuses, in a move that will not stop US athletes from competing.
Dec 07, 2021
ECONOMY
Inauguration ceremony of newly constructed buildings of Trishuli Hospital
Inauguration ceremony of newly constructed buildings of Tris...
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The newly-constructed Trishuli District Hospital building was inaugurated by Health Minister Birodh Khatiwada in the presence of parliamentarians, Park Chong-suk, Mayor, CDO and Country Director of KOICA and other guests. The Government of the Republic of Korea officially handed ov...
Dec 07, 2021
Coronavirus
Nepal records 315 new cases, 304 recoveries and two deaths on Tuesday
Nepal records 315 new cases, 304 recoveries and two deaths o...
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Nepal recorded 315 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with 304 recoveries and two deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Dec 07, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
New data shows GSK-Vir drug works against all Omicron mutations
New data shows GSK-Vir drug works against all Omicron mutati...
Dec 7: British drugmaker GSK (GSK.L) said on Tuesday its antibody-based COVID-19 therapy with U.S. partner Vir Biotechnology (VIR.O) is effective against all mutations of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, citing new data from early-stage studies.
Dec 07, 2021
WORLD
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar...
Dec 7: Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O), formerly known as Facebook, for $150 billion over allegations that the social media company did not take action against anti-Rohingya hate speech that contributed to violence.
Dec 07, 2021
POLITICS
Claiming it’s not an outrage after defeat, Thapa again accuses former King Gyandendra Shah...
Claiming it’s not an outrage after defeat, Thapa again accus...
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Immediate past chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Kamal Thapa has once again claimed that former King Gyanendra Shah had interfered in the party's general convention.
Dec 07, 2021