SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Chhedagadh Municipality runs 15-bed hospital
Chhedagadh Municipality runs 15-bed hospital
JAJARKOT, Nov 21: Chhedagadh Municipality in the western part of Jajarkot district has brought a 15-bed hospital into operation.
Nov 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Jhulaghat border point along Nepal-India border to remain open for five days targeting Ind...
Jhulaghat border point along Nepal-India border to remain op...
BAITADI, Nov 21: In view of facilitating Indian ex-servicemen to receive their pension, local authorities in Baitadi have decided to open Jhulaghat entry point along the Nepal-India border point in the far western Nepal for five days. The border point remains closed for the past several months as th...
Nov 21, 2020
WORLD
Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least three killed
Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least three killed
KABUL, Nov 21: Several rockets hit residential areas in the early rush hour in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at least three civilians and wounding a dozen more, police officials said.
Nov 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
National Poetry Competition on December 14
National Poetry Competition on December 14
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Nepal Academy has announced the date of this year’s national poetry competition on December 14 in Kathmandu.
Nov 21, 2020
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates
Devotees offer argha to rising sun, Chhath festival concludes (with photos)
Devotees offer argha to rising sun, Chhath festival conclude...
Devotees wish for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic as they worship the Sun god to conclude the Chhath festival
Nov 21, 2020
WORLD, TECHNOLOGY, Coronavirus
WHO suspends remdesivir from list of medicines
WHO suspends remdesivir from list of medicines
GENEVA, Nov 21: The World Health Organization said on Friday it has suspended Gilead’s remdesivir from its so-called prequalification list, an official list of medicines used as a benchmark for procurement by developing countries, after issuing guidance against its use in hospitalised COVID-19 patie...
Nov 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Jhapa's coronavirus-related death toll rises to 92
Jhapa's coronavirus-related death toll rises to 92
JHAPA, Nov 21: Two more fatalities linked with the novel coronavirus disease were recorded in Jhapa on Friday.
Nov 21, 2020
POLITICS
Rights bodies accuse Nepal of stalling justice for conflict-era crimes
Rights bodies accuse Nepal of stalling justice for conflict-...
Human Rights Watch and Advocacy Forum say that failure to prosecute those responsible for conflict-era crimes is enabling fresh abuses in Nepal
Nov 21, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
COVID-19 death tally in Bagmati Province reaches 631
COVID-19 death tally in Bagmati Province reaches 631
KATHMANDU, Nov 20: Bagmati Province has recorded 631 fatalities due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as of Friday, the Ministry of Social Development of the province said.
Nov 21, 2020
WORLD
Death toll at 37 in Uganda unrest after Bobi Wine’s arrest
Death toll at 37 in Uganda unrest after Bobi Wine’s arrest
KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov 20: The death toll from protests over the arrest of Ugandan opposition presidential hopeful and musician Bobi Wine has risen to 37, police said Friday. This is the country’s worst unrest in a decade, and more is expected ahead of the election early next year.
Nov 20, 2020