ECONOMY
Nepse inches higher; hydropower sector sees strength, microfinance stocks retrace
Nepse inches higher; hydropower sector sees strength, microf...
KATHMANDU, August 4: After opening firmly higher, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index pulled back sharply but managed to trade in green in the morning. The benchmark witnessed lackluster trading thereafter, with the index hovering marginally in positive territory throughout Wednesday’s session. A...
Aug 04, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Leader Khanal undergoes kidney transplant
Leader Khanal undergoes kidney transplant
KATHMANDU, August 4: Senior CPN (UML) leader Jhalanath Khanal had a successful kidney transplant at the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India on Wednesday.
Aug 04, 2021
ECONOMY
Many BFIs not transparent in spending from CSR fund
Many BFIs not transparent in spending from CSR fund
KATHMANDU, August 4: Most of the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have been found concealing information related to the amount they spent on their corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Aug 04, 2021
SOCIETY
Japan-made AstraZeneca vaccines to arrive in Kathmandu on Saturday
Japan-made AstraZeneca vaccines to arrive in Kathmandu on Sa...
KATHMANDU, August 4: The COVID-19 vaccines being donated by Japan is expected to arrive in Nepal on Saturday.
Aug 04, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records highest single-day spike of 4,107 new cases on Wednesday since relaxation of...
Nepal records highest single-day spike of 4,107 new cases on...
KATHMANDU, August 4: 1,535 recoveries and 35 deaths recorded on the same day
Aug 04, 2021
ECONOMY
Huawei to invest US $ 100 million in Asia Pacific startup ecosystem over next three years
Huawei to invest US $ 100 million in Asia Pacific startup ec...
KATHMANDU, August 4: Huawei has announced to invest US $ 100 million in the promotion of startups in the Asia Pacific region.
Aug 04, 2021
SOCIETY
Child marriage rises in Rolpa despite legal prohibition
Child marriage rises in Rolpa despite legal prohibition
ROLPA, August 4: A study has shown that the cases of child marriage in Rolpa are very high. Out of 354 new mothers at Rolpa Hospital last year, 53 were below the age of 20. Of them, eight had to undergo surgeries to deliver their babies. Likewise, among the 167 women who underwent safe deliveries, 1...
Aug 04, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion
Italian brand sues Kendall Jenner over breach of modelling contract
Italian brand sues Kendall Jenner over breach of modelling c...
U.S. top model Kendall Jenner is being sued by Italian fashion brand Liu Jo for allegedly breaching the terms of a modelling contract requiring her to appear for two photoshoots, according to a legal complaint filed by Liu Jo.
Aug 04, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion
Barbie debuts doll in likeness of British COVID-19 vaccine developer
Barbie debuts doll in likeness of British COVID-19 vaccine d...
British coronavirus vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert has many science accolades to her credit but now shares an honor with Beyonce, Marilyn Monroe and Eleanor Roosevelt: a Barbie doll in her likeness.
Aug 04, 2021
OPINION
Together You Reach Higher
Together You Reach Higher
Tired of conflicts and wars, the world created the United Nations aimed at reaching a consensus on who are sovereign states. Although there are disputes regarding the UN memberships, necessitating revisions here and there, as a result of peaceful understanding among the parties concerned or a prevai...
Aug 04, 2021