Latest Updates, Coronavirus
WHO reports record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases, up over 307,000
WHO reports record one-day increase in global coronavirus ca...
WASHINGTON, Sept 14: The World Health Organization reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 307,930 in 24 hours.
Sep 14, 2020
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Two more COVID-19 related deaths recorded in Nepal
Two more COVID-19 related deaths recorded in Nepal
One each COVID-19 death recorded at BPKIHS and Janakpur COVID-19 Hospital
Sep 14, 2020
SPORTS
England win second ODI after dramatic Australia collapse
England win second ODI after dramatic Australia collapse
MANCHESTER, Sept 14: England won the second ODI by 24 runs to level their three-match series against Australia after the visitors, chasing a modest target of 232, suffered a dramatic collapse on Sunday.
Sep 14, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Cabinet likely to reappoint Ghising to NEA, Gautam to National Assembly
Cabinet likely to reappoint Ghising to NEA, Gautam to Nation...
KATHMANDU, Sept 14: Prime Minister K P Oli has called a cabinet meeting at 5PM today. Sources say that the meeting is likely to reappoint Kul Man Ghising to the post of managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for a second four-year term. Ghising retired on Sunday.
Sep 14, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Efficient energy use still a pipe dream: Experts
Efficient energy use still a pipe dream: Experts
KATHMANDU, Sept 14: Experts have pointed out that the government has not been able to promote green development due to poor policy implementation and defective subsidy distribution mechanism in alternative energy sector.
Sep 14, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Govt lowers cost of PCR test for COVID-19 to Rs 2,000
Govt lowers cost of PCR test for COVID-19 to Rs 2,000
KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) on Sunday reduced the cost of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 by Rs 2,400.
Sep 14, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Daily Commentary: Nepse ends in green for fourth consecutive day
Daily Commentary: Nepse ends in green for fourth consecutive...
KATHMANDU, Sept 14: On Sunday, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index traded for only a few minutes in the beginning trading hour. Thereafter the market halted its trading till mid-day due to some technical difficulties. However, after the resumption, the index managed to sustain its posit...
Sep 14, 2020
WORLD
Australia minister warns foreign journalists amid China spat
Australia minister warns foreign journalists amid China spat
SYDNEY, Sept 13: A senior Australian government minister on Sunday warned foreign journalists working in the country they might come under the scrutiny of federal agencies if they provide a “slanted view” of Australian affairs.
Sep 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
KMC Mayor Shakya recovers from COVID-19
KMC Mayor Shakya recovers from COVID-19
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Bidya Sundar Shakya has recovered successfully from COVID-19 infection on Sunday.
Sep 13, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Visa services for foreign nationals resume from today
Visa services for foreign nationals resume from today
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The Department of Immigration (DoI) has resumed visa services for foreign nationals from Sunday. The service was closed a month ago as one of the DoI staffers tested positive for COVID-19.
Sep 13, 2020