WORLD
India changes controversial land laws in disputed Kashmir
India changes controversial land laws in disputed Kashmir
SRINAGAR,India, Oct 29: India has amended a law in Jammu and Kashmir allowing Indian citizens to buy land in the disputed territory, said officials, sparking opposition criticism about a steady erosion of the rights of Kashmiri people.
Oct 29, 2020
WORLD
India’s coronavirus cases cross 8 million, behind US
India’s coronavirus cases cross 8 million, behind US
NEW DELHI, Oct 29: India’s confirmed coronavirus caseload surpassed 8 million on Thursday with daily infections dipping to the lowest level this week, as concerns grew over a major Hindu festival season and winter setting in.
Oct 29, 2020
Coronavirus
France to enact second lockdown to put brakes on COVID-19 surge
France to enact second lockdown to put brakes on COVID-19 su...
PARIS, Oct 29: France will go back into a nationwide lockdown starting this week to try to contain the COVID-19 epidemic that is again threatening to spiral out of control, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an address to the nation on Wednesday.
Oct 29, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Stock market opens post-holiday trading on a bullish note as commercial banks surge
Stock market opens post-holiday trading on a bullish note as...
Nepse benchmark jumps 41 points
Oct 29, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Why COVID outbreaks look set to worsen this winter
Why COVID outbreaks look set to worsen this winter
Winter is fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, and researchers warn that COVID-19 outbreaks are likely to get worse, especially in regions that don’t have the virus’s spread under control.
Oct 29, 2020
POLITICS
Chief Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi tests positive for COVID-19
Chief Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi tests positive for COVID...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Chief Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi has tested positive for coronavirus.
Bairagi shared on Twitter that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Oct 28, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Beware of cybercrime, Nepal Police warns
Beware of cybercrime, Nepal Police warns
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has drawn the attention of everyone using internet and social networking media to be aware of the indecent activities thriving with the misuse of technology.
Oct 28, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Two minors die from hornet sting
Two minors die from hornet sting
DOTI, Oct 28: Two children from the same family have died after being stung by hornet at Chapali in Sayal Rural Municipality-1 in Doti district.
Oct 28, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Kathmandu Valley sees 843 new COVID-19 cases, total caseload goes past 71,000
Kathmandu Valley sees 843 new COVID-19 cases, total caseload...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The total number of people infected by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has reached 71,488 in the Kathmandu Valley including 843 new cases confirmed on Wednesday.
Oct 28, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Chitwan supplying plasma to other districts
Chitwan supplying plasma to other districts
CHITWAN, Oct 28: The Regional Blood Transfusion Centre Bharatpur has been supplying the blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from COVID-19 infection to the other districts. Centre's chief Ramesh Kanta Poudel said they are sending the plasma collected in the district to other distric...
Oct 28, 2020