Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic?
Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Aug 12, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
Children in Beirut suffer from trauma after deadly blast
Children in Beirut suffer from trauma after deadly blast
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BEIRUT, Aug 12: When the huge explosion ripped through Beirut last week, it shattered the glass doors near where 3-year-old Abed Itani was playing with his Lego blocks. He suffered a head injury and cuts on his tiny arms and feet, and he was taken to the emergency room, where he sat amid other bleed...
Aug 12, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
The other global power shift
The other global power shift
CAMBRIDGE – Since 2017, America’s National Security Strategy has focused on great power competition, and today much of Washington is busy portraying our relationship with China as a new cold war. Obviously, great power competition remains a crucial aspect of foreign policy, but we must not let it ob...
Aug 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Airlines operators warn of protest if govt further postpones resumption of domestic air se...
Airlines operators warn of protest if govt further postpones...
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Airlines operators have warned of staging protests if the government decided to continue postponing the resumption of aviation services in Nepal.
Aug 12, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
FM Gyawali sends congratulatory message to his Thai counterpart
FM Gyawali sends congratulatory message to his Thai counterp...
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has sent a congratulatory message to Don Pramudwinai on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Aug 12, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Nepal's political theatre of the absurd
Nepal's political theatre of the absurd
One morning, the people of Thebes come to the palace of king Oedipus requesting him to find a solution to the crisis created by the plague. The king is so filled with his hubris (pride) that he commits to find the culprit, the sinner who is causing the plague at any rate. A blind seer Tiresias advis...
Aug 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
25 youths felicitated for their inspiring achievements
25 youths felicitated for their inspiring achievements
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: As many as 25 youths from various walks of life have been felicitated for the excellent achievement they made in their respective fields.
Aug 12, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Balaju-Bypass Road Expansion: Displaced locals in relay fast
Balaju-Bypass Road Expansion: Displaced locals in relay fast
Locals of Balaju ward no. 16 have started a relay fast from Saturday. They are protesting against demolition of houses done without any basis or information. Moreover, the Supreme Court had issued an order on Chaitra 8, 2073 BS not to enter the house-yard, occupy it unauthorized and demolish it unti...
Aug 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal's COVID-19 death toll climbs to 91
Nepal's COVID-19 death toll climbs to 91
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Nepal has recorded eight more COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, according to Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Aug 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Kathmandu Valley records highest single day spike of 138 new COVID-19 cases
Kathmandu Valley records highest single day spike of 138 new...
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: As many as 138 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were detected in Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday alone.
Aug 12, 2020