ECONOMY
Investment Board Nepal expedites final approval process of four mega projects worth Rs 150...
Investment Board Nepal expedites final approval process of f...
KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The Office of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has started study of four mega projects worth Rs 150 billion.
Dec 17, 2020
WORLD
Bharat Biotech's Phase I result shows coronavirus vaccine safe
Bharat Biotech's Phase I result shows coronavirus vaccine sa...
MUMBAI, Dec 17: An Indian government-backed COVID-19 vaccine showed it was safe and triggered immune responses during an ongoing early-stage trial, the company involved in the study said in a statement on Wednesday.
Dec 17, 2020
WORLD
Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday
Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it...
WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON, Dec 17: President-elect Joe Biden will get the coronavirus vaccine as soon as next week, transition officials said on Wednesday, as U.S. authorities try to build public confidence in a measure that promises to stanch the deadly pandemic.
Dec 17, 2020
NEPAL, Latest Updates
Valley records lowest temperature of this year
Valley records lowest temperature of this year
KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The Kathmandu Valley has recorded the lowest air temperature of this year.
Dec 17, 2020
SOCIETY, DIASPORA, Latest Updates
Chef Santosh Shah enters the final three of BBC MasterChef UK Professionals
Chef Santosh Shah enters the final three of BBC MasterChef U...
KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Nepali Chef Santosh Shah has made it to the Final Three of BBC Master Chef UK Professionals, a popular cookery TV show in the UK.
Dec 17, 2020
OPINION
Bull or bear in 2021?
Bull or bear in 2021?
What can we expect in 2021? On the positive side, the year will follow a similar script as 2020, with generous monetary and fiscal policies justifying further optimism for equities.
Dec 17, 2020
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
No. For a couple reasons, masks and social distancing will still be recommended for some time after people are vaccinated.
Dec 17, 2020
OPINION
Misinformation against anti-Covid vaccine
Misinformation against anti-Covid vaccine
Rampant disinformation and extreme politicization has raised the risk of underuse of anti-Covid vaccines.
Dec 17, 2020
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Human progress needs to be considered with environmental protection: UNDP
Human progress needs to be considered with environmental pro...
KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has underscored the need for redefining human progress that takes into account countries’ carbon dioxide emissions and material footprint on top of traditionally used parameters of human development.
Dec 16, 2020
POLITICS
No decision on appointments made by Tuesday's Constitutional Council meeting: PM Oli
No decision on appointments made by Tuesday's Constitutional...
NCP Standing Committee meeting called again for December 20, Central Committee meeting for December 25
Dec 16, 2020