SOCIETY, Coronavirus
With 259 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Nepal's COVID-19 tally crosses 21,...
With 259 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Nepa...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: With new 259 cases of coronavirus recorded in the past 24 hours, Nepal's COVID-19 tally has risen to 21,009.
Aug 04, 2020
SOCIETY
China vows retaliation if any U.S. action against journalists
China vows retaliation if any U.S. action against journalist...
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Aug 4: China vowed on Tuesday to retaliate if the United States persisted with “hostile action” against Chinese journalists who may be forced to leave in coming days if their U.S. visas are not extended.
Aug 04, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
14 COVID-19 test booths set up in Valley amid rising cases
14 COVID-19 test booths set up in Valley amid rising cases
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government has set up coronavirus test booths at 14 different places in Kathmandu to collect swab samples of the people entering the Valley amid the rising number of confirmed cases.
Aug 04, 2020
WORLD
UN chief says 1 billion students affected by virus closures
UN chief says 1 billion students affected by virus closures
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 4: U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday the coronavirus pandemic has led to the largest disruption of education in history, with schools closed in more than 160 countries in mid-July, affecting over 1 billion students.
Aug 04, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Start Up, Social
Young social entrepreneur bringing change in the community
Young social entrepreneur bringing change in the community
Twenty-nine years old, Jaa Dangol, is the founder of Lachhi situated in Khokana. Lachhi has its own café and store where one can taste the authentic Newari food, buy ethnic handmade crafts and local agricultural products.
Aug 04, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
KMC’s decision to introduce Nepal Bhasa as a compulsory course to school students elates l...
KMC’s decision to introduce Nepal Bhasa as a compulsory cour...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Elementary school students from grade 1 to 8 in schools across Kathmandu Metropolitan City will now be taught ‘Nepal Bhasa’ as a part of their academic course from the new academic session. Like most of the compulsory subjects taught in schools, the course will carry a total of 100...
Aug 04, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
15 including 14 police personnel test positive for coronavirus at CIAA HQ
15 including 14 police personnel test positive for coronavir...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: As many as 15 staffers at the Naxal-based Commission for the Investigation of the Abuse of Authority headquarters have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Aug 04, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepali migrant worker succumbs to COVID-19 in South Africa
Nepali migrant worker succumbs to COVID-19 in South Africa
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: One Nepali migrant worker has succumbed to COVID-19 in South Africa while 22 others have been diagnosed with the disease in the Africa region.
Aug 04, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson acquires XFL
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson acquires XFL
Former wrestling star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he has acquired the XFL. The 48-year-old Johnson made the announcement Monday on Twitter. The price reportedly is $15 million.
Aug 04, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Portia de Rossi speaks out as criticism of Ellen mounts
Portia de Rossi speaks out as criticism of Ellen mounts
Actress Portia de Rossi defended Ellen DeGeneres on Monday after a social media campaign called for the talk show host to step down following reports of a hostile work environment for employees on set.
Aug 04, 2020